Game Development Projects

Students at ChillJackie work on real casino-style games that combine engaging gameplay with solid programming fundamentals. Each project teaches specific technical skills while building portfolio pieces that demonstrate practical development experience.

Try Our Student-Built Demo

Experience a game created by students in our October 2024 cohort. This blackjack variant showcases HTML5 Canvas rendering, JavaScript game logic, and responsive design principles learned throughout the program.

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Built using vanilla JavaScript, CSS animations, and modern web standards

Progressive Slot Machine

Students develop multi-reel slot games with cascading animations and progressive jackpot mechanics. This project covers sprite animation, random number generation, and state management patterns commonly used in casino game development.

The challenge here isn't just making reels spin – it's creating smooth transitions and managing complex payout calculations. Students learn to handle edge cases and implement fair randomization that passes industry testing standards.

JavaScript ES6+ Canvas API CSS Animations Web Audio

Poker Tournament System

This advanced project involves building a complete poker game with tournament brackets, blinds scheduling, and multi-table management. Students work with complex data structures and learn to optimize performance for concurrent players.

Real poker involves intricate rules and edge cases that most developers never consider. Our students build games that handle split pots, side bets, and disconnection recovery – skills that transfer well to other complex applications.

Node.js Socket.io MongoDB React

Roulette Physics Engine

Students create realistic roulette wheels with physics-based ball movement and collision detection. This project teaches mathematical modeling, animation timing, and creating believable random outcomes within physical constraints.

The physics calculations require understanding of velocity, friction, and momentum. Students often discover that making something look random while maintaining fairness is surprisingly complex – a valuable lesson for any developer.

Matter.js Physics HTML5 Canvas TypeScript GSAP Animation

Bingo Hall Management

A full-stack project where students build bingo games with caller interfaces, player cards, and prize management systems. This teaches database design, real-time updates, and handling multiple concurrent game sessions.

Bingo might seem simple, but managing hundreds of cards efficiently requires smart algorithms. Students learn about data optimization and server architecture while building something genuinely entertaining.

Express.js PostgreSQL WebSockets Vue.js

Recent Student Achievements

Our students complete impressive projects during their time at ChillJackie. Here are some standout games from recent cohorts that demonstrate the practical skills gained through our curriculum.

Amara Okafor

"I built a keno game with 15 different betting patterns and historical number tracking. The database queries were tricky, but now I understand how to optimize for high-frequency updates. My game handles 500+ concurrent players without lag."

Baptiste Leclerc

"My scratch card game uses procedural generation to create unique patterns for each card. The challenge was making sure the odds stayed consistent across millions of generated cards while keeping each one visually interesting."

Dmitri Petrov

"I created a wheel of fortune with customizable segments and prize pools. The hardest part was implementing smooth deceleration curves that feel natural. Players should never guess the outcome, but it has to look believable."

Development Timeline: September 2025 Cohort

Foundations & First Game (Weeks 1-4)

Students start with a simple card game project while learning JavaScript fundamentals, DOM manipulation, and basic game loops. By week 4, everyone has a working blackjack or war card game.

Animation & Graphics (Weeks 5-8)

Focus shifts to visual elements with Canvas API and CSS animations. Students choose between slot machine or roulette projects, learning sprite handling and smooth transitions.

Backend Integration (Weeks 9-12)

Students add server-side components, user accounts, and persistent data. Games become multi-player with real-time features and leaderboards.

Final Projects (Weeks 13-16)

Students design and build an original game concept, incorporating all learned skills. Final presentations happen in December 2025 with portfolio review and career planning.

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