Getting young people to create digital games can seem quite daunting for many. Don't let this put you off. The young people will guide the way once they have the tools in their hands. This is a very rich example of Project Based Learning and Design Thinking.
This might be a project that you run in the classroom for a small group of learners or you can take it on as a whole class project. The steps are outlined below for creating a game using Scratch.
To make a game you need to have experience playing games and thinking critically about the purpose of the game and the elements that make a game playable.
Find out how to replicate the real world where teams of people with different skills work together to produce a game.
Plans can change but starting with a plan helps to keep the group focused and is likely to lead to a more successful game.