Find answers to common questions from learners, facilitators, mentors, and partners.
Joining programs, building games, and getting set up on the platform.
Games are one of the most complex things humans make. They combine art, storytelling, engineering, design, and collaboration all at once. Learning to make games builds skills that transfer everywhere: creative problem-solving, iteration, teamwork, and seeing a project through from idea to finished product.
At Endless Access, you're contributing to Threadbare, a real, live, open-source game, which means your work actually ships. That's a portfolio piece, a credential, and a genuine creative contribution, all in one.
For self-guided programs, you can start anytime. There's no fixed schedule, and you work through sessions at your own pace, and your submissions stay open even after a session ends. For cohorts run by Endless Access, the schedule will be posted on the Endless platform.
Some programs are delivered through partner organizations (schools, nonprofits, community centers) on a set schedule. If you're joining through a partner, your facilitator will share the specific dates and session times for your cohort.
Not at all. Our Explore programs are built for beginners, with no prior coding or game-making experience required. You'll learn by doing: modifying real games, experimenting with tools, and building things step by step with support from guides and mentors.
If you want to go deeper into code down the line, Explore: Godot introduces GDScript (Godot's beginner-friendly scripting language) in a hands-on way. But you can participate fully from day one without writing a single line of code.
You can find the Godot Engine on the official Godot website. Download the latest version. It works with the projects used in this program.
For step-by-step installation help:
When logged into the platform, click your profile picture in the upper-right corner and select Settings. From there you can update your general information, including your name, username, and email address.
Make sure you're using the correct Access Code (ask your facilitator if you're not sure), and check the My Programs page to find your program.
Our guides and mentor support are built around the standard git command line workflow, so we recommend using that to make sure you can get help when you need it. That said, if you're already comfortable with GitHub Desktop, you're welcome to use it, just know that our step-by-step guides may not match what you see on screen.
Delivering programs, supporting learners, and finding materials.
Get in touch at learning@endlessaccess.org and we'll set up an intro call to learn about your context, including your learners, your schedule, and which program is the right fit.
Once confirmed, you'll have the option to attend a live facilitator training or recorded training webinar with the Endless Access team. We'll then set up your program on the platform, provide access codes for your learners, and make sure you have everything you need before your first session.
Learners will need a computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) with a reliable internet connection.
You can find more in-depth tech specs for each program here.
Endless Access programs are free for learners. If you're an organization interested in running a program with your community, reach out at learning@endlessaccess.org and we can walk you through what partnership looks like.
All curriculum materials, including facilitator slides, speaker notes, and learner resources, are available on your program page on the platform once you're set up as an educator. If you can't find something or need access, email learning@endlessaccess.org and we'll get you sorted.
You and your learners can play Threadbare from any computer or laptop browser at play.threadbare.game.
An open-source project is a development model where software source code is made publicly available, allowing anyone to use, modify, and distribute it freely.
Threadbare is open source! That means when you contribute to Threadbare, your work lives on.
No! Explore sessions focus on concepts (Art, Narrative, Design) and use beginner-friendly tools.
Your role is to facilitate: unblock learners when they feel stuck, keep time, and encourage them to find answers in the provided guides.
Make sure they're using the correct Access Code, and that they've checked the My Programs page to find the program.
If you're using school devices, ask your IT team to allow the following domains:
studio.endlessstudios.complay.threadbare.gameAbsolutely! Learners can stay on the program page and continue submitting work at any time. Sessions are designed as entry points, not endpoints.
If a learner wants to deepen an idea or keep refining their work, we definitely encourage it. Continued participation in the community supports stronger learning over time.
Microcredentials are earned by reaching an XP threshold within a specific program. Each credential has its own requirement:
Once a learner hits the threshold, they'll see a notification on their dashboard to claim their credential. The credential is issued by the ASU Endless Games and Learning Lab and will appear on their profile once issued.
If you need assistance, please email learning@endlessaccess.org.
Tech requirements, repositories, and partner-specific resources.
You can find more in-depth tech specs for each program here.
Threadbare is open source and lives on GitHub. You can find the full repository at github.com/endlessm/threadbare.
All game repositories used in our programs live in the Endless Access GitHub Organization. This is a public organization, so you can see everything in it even if you don't have a GitHub account yourself.