Make a first game in the browser, at any age
Last updated: 12 October 2026
Start with a game that already runs, then change one thing. You get to see a result before tackling a blank page. Taz is your personal STEM simulations engine, for anyone curious about STEM: adults, students and children, with parent controls for children. Its Maker Studio lets you remix games with blocks, Python or JavaScript, and make web pages and 3D worlds in the browser.
Taz is currently open in India and the United States. An adult creates the account and stays involved. Start making with a Taz account
A first project: change a game's rule
- Open Taz, choose Make, then Code.
- Choose a ready game to remix, such as a maze or a platform jumper. Run it once together.
- Pick one change: a character's movement speed, an obstacle or the way the score works.
- Predict what the change will do, edit it and run the game again.
- Find which block or line made the difference. If it fails, try a smaller change and rerun it.
A useful finish: you can explain your change and show its effect. A finished game does not need to be large.
Which way should a beginner code?
| Start here | When it helps | First thing to try |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks | You want to build without typing code. | Move a sprite and change how far it moves. |
| Python | You want to read and write text code. | Change one number in a working game. |
| JavaScript | You want to explore how games on the web work. | Change a movement or scoring rule. |
| HTML and CSS | You want to design a web page. | Change a heading, a colour and a button. |
The Maker Studio has step-by-step quests for Blocks, JavaScript games, Python games and Web pages. Choose the path that suits what you want to make. Read what the Maker Studio includes.
What to know about safety
Projects run in a locked frame on the child's device with no internet access. Sharing checks are designed to catch personal details and unsuitable content, but no automated check is perfect. Avoid putting real names, contact information or school details into a project. Read Taz's safety features before sharing.
Project saving depends on your plan. Check the current plan limits before starting a project you want to keep working on.
Common questions
Do I need coding experience?
No prior coding experience is required to begin with blocks or remix a ready game. Start together and make one small change before trying a larger project.
Do we need to install Python or another coding app?
No. Taz's Maker Studio runs in a web browser, including its Python and JavaScript activities.
Is Taz the same as Scratch or Roblox Studio?
No. Taz has its own browser Maker Studio, alongside question answering and science labs. It includes an obstacle-course builder scripted in Lua, but it is not Roblox Studio and does not publish games to Roblox. Choose a tool based on the project you want to make.
Labs to start with
- Graph theory: Explore connected nodes and paths as a starting point for a route-finding program.
- Probability: Compare chance outcomes before writing a random-choice program.
- Fibonacci spiral: Explore a number sequence that can also be generated in code.
- Fractals: Look for repeated shapes that can inspire a drawing program.
- Chaos theory: See how a small change at the start can affect a model over time.