This class explores the powerful impact that culturally rooted games and digital projects can have on communities—socially, creatively, and economically. Participants will learn how modern 3D technologies are used in game development, with a focus on tools and techniques that support cultural storytelling and workforce development. Through short demos, attendees will gain hands-on insight into how objects function in 3D space and within game engines. The class also includes a practical tutorial on using open-source AI tools to generate custom 3D objects from everyday photos taken with a cell phone.