5 Canva Code Games You Can Build (EASY Prompting)
Canva’s new Code feature is a total game-changer for teachers and anyone who want to build interactive games—no coding skills needed!
I’ve tested it out and created 5 different educational games to see what works (and what doesn’t). In this post, I’ll break down each game, my exact prompts, and tips to help you save time.
Whether you’re making a quick activity or an ambitious end of topic/term game, Canva Code can bring your lesson idea to life.
YouTube Video tutorial: I Built 5 Interactive Canva Code Games (What Worked + What Didn’t)
👉 Grab your FREE PDF Guide
Canva Code – Create Interactive Games
Inside this resource, you’ll get:
✅ Summary of Canva Code tips including EASY prompting structure and advice for educators
✅ Play the sample games directly on a Canva website
You are welcome to share the PDF guide to others after downloading it!
The 5 Games I Built:
1️⃣ Tic Tac Toe (Naughts and Crosses) Quiz
Two players take turns answering topic-related questions, and if they get it right, they place their X or O on the board. It’s super simple to set up and works brilliantly for fast-paced revision sessions or warm-ups.
2️⃣ Pixel Art Activity
This is one of my all-time favorites! Students answer questions, and with every correct response, a part of a hidden pixel image is revealed—bit by bit. It’s a visual reward system that keeps students motivated and eager to complete the activity. You can get really creative with the image!
3️⃣ Food Chain Builder
Students sort organisms into the correct positions in a food chain, with each item paired to an image (I used emojis for clarity and quick loading). I also added three levels of difficulty, which makes it easy to differentiate for different ability groups or age ranges.
4️⃣ Guess The Word Game
This game is inspired by the popular Taboo card game. Players split into teams and take turns giving clues to help their teammates guess a word—but here’s the twist: there are restricted words they can’t use in their clues. It’s fantastic for building vocabulary and encouraging creative thinking, and it’s really easy to customise for any subject.
5️⃣ Virtual Escape Room
The most ambitious game I built! This virtual escape room challenges students to navigate a science lab by clicking around, answering topic-specific questions, and collecting clues to unlock the final code and escape. It’s a bit basic in design (since Canva’s visuals are simple), but it’s hugely engaging. Perfect for wrapping up a topic with a bang!
Heads up: this game is code-heavy and takes a longer to generate (took me 10 mins/version), so plan accordingly.
E.A.S.Y. Prompt Formula
- E = Explain what resource you need.
- A = Assign the subject + year level.
- S = Specify the content (question types).
- Y = Your Style (appearance + formatting).
Tips:
✅ Expect multiple drafts – make improvements each version
✅ Use simpler images like emojis as Canva Code creates basic visuals
✅ Plan big games at the end of a topic so you have a solid bank of questions ready and you have time to create the game
✅ Be patient with loading times, especially with more complex games.
✅ Test your game from start to finish!
Happy creating!
