@GameAnglia
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December 2025 - January 2026

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ELEVATE: Lowestoft

Make your first game. Tell your story. January - February 2026

In these hands-on workshops, participants will craft digital stories, gain game development skills, and connect with games industry professionals. All participants will receive a full scholarship to join free of charge, lunch will be provided and each participant can claim up to £25 reimbursement for travel expenses. 

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25

Participants

5

Workshops with industry experts

1

week

Unlock Skills

Following from our January 2025, we are looking for 25 people in Lowestoft (Suffolk, UK) who want to start their games career by creating a variety of short narrative games across December 2025 and January 2026.

Workshops

  • Writing for games
  • Game engines like Ink, MakeCode Arcade, Construct, Twine
  • Mental health and wellbeing in games
  • Publishing your games and your first job in games 

Story Jam

Create short games which which will be uploaded online and shown to a panel of games industry experts. 

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Previous Participants' Self-Assessment

ELEVATE Participants Achieved...

“I have gained more knowledge about the UK gaming industry and gained new skills working with a couple of game engines.”

“I learned about new software I can use to develop narrative-driven games, which I am excited to use in future projects. I have also learned the value of concise feedback, and how to think creatively to transform even the most mundane ideas into a fun one.”

“Learned new storytelling techniques with choice-based interactive fiction. Improved my digital skills by experimenting with new tools Twine and Ink.”

Our Programmes

At Game Anglia, we take a hands-on approach to education. Through our range of events, workshops, and initiatives, we empower individuals to learn, create, discover, and promote. Whether you're a budding game designer looking to gain essential industry skills, or an independent studio seeking expert guidance, our programmes are designed to foster talent and propel you towards your game development aspirations.

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