Developing and Testing Computer Puzzle Games
Kinderakademie Düsseldorf
40221 Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 6 h per week
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- Kids & Teenagers
- IT
About the volunteering opportunity
We develop interactive computer puzzle games for children, teens, and adults, combining creativity, technology, media literacy, and teamwork. We’re looking for volunteers who are interested in puzzles, computer games, storytelling, graphic design, programming, or educational work. Prior experience is welcome but not required.
The focus is on exciting adventures, challenging puzzles, and digital journeys of discovery that encourage critical thinking, exploration, and collaborative problem-solving. Meetings take place in our project space at the Düsseldorf Harbor.
We are currently developing the cooperative puzzle game “Mystery Hafen Düsseldorf.” In this game, stories, locations, and hidden secrets of Düsseldorf’s harbor come to life in a virtual world of adventure. Volunteers can contribute their ideas, experiences, and skills to the project’s development.
Your Tasks
Possible tasks for volunteers:
- Developing ideas for puzzles, stories, and game worlds
- Testing computer and puzzle games together
- Helping children and teens play and solve challenges
- Researching photos, texts, and historical information for game content
- Designing game cards, clues, and game materials
- Creating 3D models, graphics, or sounds
- Assist with or implement simple programming tasks
- Help shape game worlds in Luanti (formerly Minetest)
- Document and further develop new game ideas
- Provide support at workshops and open gaming sessions
Specialized knowledge is helpful but not required:
- An interest in video games and puzzles
- Enjoyment of working with children and teens
- Creativity and team spirit
- Basic knowledge of graphics, programming, media design, or storytelling (optional)
Time commitment:
Flexible involvement—ranging from individual project days to regular support.
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
No prior knowledge is required.
The following are helpful:
- An interest in computer and puzzle games
- Enjoyment of creative work and collaborating on ideas
- Openness to working with children, teens, and adults
- Reliability and the ability to work well in a team
- Basic computer skills are a plus but not required
Even people without technical knowledge can contribute, for example, by developing stories, puzzles, or game ideas.
Time required
Regularly
Approx. 6 hours per week.
On weekends
Volunteer work takes place primarily on weekends in our project space in the Düsseldorf harbor.
You can help out on a flexible basis—from one-time visits to regular participation. Each session typically lasts between 2 and 6 hours. A long-term commitment is not required.
You can help out on a flexible basis—from one-time visits to regular participation. Each session typically lasts between 2 and 6 hours. A long-term commitment is not required.
The exact dates will be arranged together.
Important notice
We value respectful and appreciative interactions with one another. Our project brings together people of different generations, backgrounds, and interests.
Since we work with children and young people, we expect responsible behavior. Your own ideas and creative suggestions are expressly welcome.
The goal is to work together to develop an exciting and educational gaming world that focuses on teamwork, creativity, and media literacy.
Location
Kinderakademie Düsseldorf
We help children ages 8 -12 develop media literacy through learning programming on our 16 laptops.
40221 Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 6 h per week
Direct contact
Write message
40221 Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 6 h per week
Direct contact
Write message