# Make a game with a child and keep the project local > Summer Engine offers a free desktop editor for local games. An adult can help a child plan, build, test, and share a project; hosted AI generation uses paid credits. - URL: https://www.summerengine.com/de/ai-game-maker-for-kids - Keyword: ai game maker for kids - Related: https://www.summerengine.com/de/ai-game-maker Children often have a game idea before they know how to code it. Summer Engine lets a family turn that idea into a local project with scenes, scripts, art, and a game they can play and revise. A child can work with an adult in the free desktop editor. The local MCP connection is free from Summer if the family already uses an external agent subscription; that provider may charge separately. Hosted Summer AI generation needs an account and paid credits. The desktop app is proprietary software, while the agent tools are MIT open source. A project stays on the family computer, and an adult can review changes and choose when to export or share it. ## Start with a small idea Pick one clear goal, such as moving a character to a finish line. Build and play that local scene first. An adult can help turn the idea into steps and check that each change works. ## Use an agent when it helps A connected external agent can help with scenes and scripts through the free local MCP link. Hosted Summer AI can generate content from prompts with paid credits. Neither path guarantees a finished game from one request. ## Try 2D or 3D The desktop editor supports both. A small 2D project can be a practical starting point, but the family can choose the format that fits the idea and computer. ## Know the costs before generating The desktop app is free for local projects and is proprietary software. Agent tools are MIT open source. Hosted Summer AI requires an account and paid credits from the start; signup credits are not guaranteed. ## Review and share the project The family owns the local game project and can export it without Summer royalties. An adult should review the game, any third-party assets, and the target platform’s rules before sharing it. ## FAQ ### What age is Summer Engine suitable for? There is no verified minimum age recommendation for this page. Suitability depends on the child, the project, and adult help. A parent or guardian should review the tools and content before use. ### Does a child need to know how to code? No coding is required to begin a local project. An adult or connected agent can help with scripts, and the files remain open for learning later. ### Is it free for a child to make a game? The desktop app is free for local editing, play, and export. An external agent provider may charge, and hosted Summer AI generation requires an account and paid credits. ### How is this different from a coding lesson? A family can focus on choosing and testing game ideas while using the editor and optional agent help. The standard scripts and scenes remain available for anyone who wants to study them. ### Is it safe and appropriate for children? An adult should review prompts, generated content, external services, and sharing settings. This page makes no claim that AI output is automatically safe for a child. ### Can the family keep and share the game? Yes. The local project belongs to its creators and can be exported without Summer royalties. Review the build and target platform requirements before sharing it. [Download Summer Engine](https://www.summerengine.com/de/download) --- ## Machine-readable resources - Site index for agents: https://www.summerengine.com/llms.txt - Full inlined content: https://www.summerengine.com/llms-full.txt - Porting catalog: https://www.summerengine.com/llms-porting.txt - Structured catalog: https://www.summerengine.com/agent-catalog.json - Sitemap: https://www.summerengine.com/sitemap.xml - Developer resources: https://www.summerengine.com/docs