15-Day Python Coding Challenge - May Edition (Game Mechanics Lab)

15-Day Python Coding Challenge - May Edition (Game Mechanics Lab) Theme for May: Game Mechanics Lab Build game systems while implementing your Python knowledge Starts: May 2nd, 2026 Ends: May 28th, 2026 Showcase Day: May 30th, 2026 Ideal for: Kids & Teens (Ages 12–18) About the Challenge This May, you won’t just solve coding problems - you’ll build game mechanics you are acting as Game Developer . Each day, you’ll work on systems used in actual games: scoring engines, health systems, AI decisions, inventory logic, and more. The challenge is designed to help you: - build real-world coding skills - think like a developer - improve consistency and problem-solving Difficulty is structured across: * 10 min (quick logic) * 20 min (standard challenge) * 30 min (deeper thinking) You’ll also get guided hints, examples, and a **Certificate of Completion** when you finish. Who Can Join * Students aged **12–18** * Basic knowledge of Python required --- How It Works * One challenge each day (available for 24 hours) * Guided hints help when you get stuck * Submit your code as an image * Track your progress and get it reviewed --- What You’ll Practice Through the Game Mechanics Lab theme, you’ll learn: * Variables, input/output, and data types * Conditions and loops * Functions and problem-solving * Strings, lists, and dictionaries * Exception handling * Game logic and system design --- Completion Perks - Python Challenge Completion Certificate from ITLearnner - Priority access to the next-level Coding Challenge --- Final Showcase (May 30th) On the last day of the challenge you will pick one of the five challenge and build one of the 5 challenge independently and present it. This is where you apply everything you learned. --- Get Started - A parent or guardian must register for learners under 16 - Click Join the Challenge to request your place - You’ll be notified once approved - Visit the challenge page daily - Complete and submit each task - Finish