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11-Year-Old Sets Record as Youngest Game Developer

12/6/2025

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Max, an 11-year-old from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, set a Guinness World Record as the youngest male video game developer in May 2023.
He created a five-level game in four hours during his record attempt.
Max's father, Trevor Baker, highlighted his son's coding passion since age seven.
After a social media post, industry professionals contacted Max with opportunities.
He uses the local Makerspace to improve his digital skills and develop more games.

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Max, an 11-year-old from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, set a Guinness World Record as the youngest male video game developer in May 2023.
He created a five-level game in four hours during his record attempt.
Max's father, Trevor Baker, highlighted his son's coding passion since age seven.
After a social media post, industry professionals contacted Max with opportunities.
He uses the local Makerspace to improve his digital skills and develop more games.