Game Builder Garage -0100fa5010788800--v131072-... -
It looks like you're referencing a specific title ID (0100FA5010788800) and a version/variant string (v131072...) for Game Builder Garage on the Nintendo Switch. That long number after v is likely a base game version or a specific update/dump revision (common in digital backups or custom firmware contexts).
Below is a short descriptive text based on that information, written as if for a technical log or a game database entry.
Game Builder Garage – Title ID Reference Entry
Title: Game Builder Garage
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Title ID (Program ID): 0100FA5010788800
Version / Build String: v131072 (likely representing base game version 1.0.0 or a specific internal revision)
Region/Type: Standard digital/eShop release (indicated by the base title ID pattern)
Context Notes:
The provided version tag v131072 is unusual for standard retail display (which typically shows v1.0.0 or v196608 for 1.1.0, v262144 for 1.2.0). In Switch homebrew or backup metadata, 131072 often equals 0x20000 in hexadecimal, mapping to base version 1.0.0 or an early development/release candidate. The trailing ellipsis (...) in your original string suggests a truncated or partial entry.
Game Summary:
Game Builder Garage is Nintendo’s visual programming game, released June 11, 2021. It teaches game design fundamentals through Nodon—color-coded, pre-built programming nodes. Players connect Nodon on a virtual grid to create platformers, puzzle games, racing titles, and more. The software includes seven built‑in interactive lessons and a “Free Programming” mode for custom projects, which can be shared via codes.
Relevance of the Provided String:
Strings formatted as Title Name -TitleID--vVersion... are commonly used in:
- Nintendo Switch ROM/firmware dump metadata (e.g., for emulators like Yuzu or Ryujinx, or save managers like Checkpoint)
- CFW (Atmosphere) title listing or NSP/NSZ file naming conventions
- Log outputs from game installers (DBI, Tinfoil) or update verifiers
If you need to locate save data, mods, or updates for this title on your Switch or emulator, the title ID 0100FA5010788800 is the unique identifier to search for within folders like contents/registered/ (Atmosphere) or user/save/0000000000000000/0100FA5010788800/.
This specific identifier, 0100FA5010788800 , refers to the title ID for the Nintendo Switch version of Game Builder Garage corresponding to the Version 1.0.2 Product Overview Game Builder Garage Game Builder Garage -0100FA5010788800--v131072-...
is a visual programming utility designed to teach game design through interactive, step-by-step lessons. Instead of traditional coding, you use "Nodons"—charming creatures representing different functions like inputs, logic, and objects—to build mechanics. Key Performance & Review Metrics Average Score : Generally positive, holding a Metacritic Ease of Use
: Highly praised as one of the best introductions to programming for beginners and children due to its "quintessential Nintendo" charm and clarity. : The main "tutorial" story takes roughly 8–10 hours to complete, with a "completionist" run reaching about Metacritic Version v131072 (1.0.2) Details
This specific update focuses on stability and minor functional improvements. Game Builder Garage™ for Nintendo Switch
The identifier 0100FA5010788800 is the unique Title ID for Game Builder Garage on the Nintendo Switch. The accompanying version string, v131072, represents a specific software update (Ver. 1.0.2 in standard decimal notation) designed to improve stability and performance. Understanding the Identifier
Nintendo uses hexadecimal strings to manage its software library.
0100FA5010788800: This is the Title ID for the global release of Game Builder Garage.
v131072: In Nintendo's internal file structure, update versions are listed in increments of 65,536. Dividing 131,072 by 65,536 results in 2, signifying this is the second major update (v1.0.2) released for the title. Game Builder Garage: A Visual Coding Powerhouse
Game Builder Garage is an educational "game-making game" developed by Nintendo. It replaces traditional text-based coding with a visual system centered on creatures called Nodon. Key Features of Version 1.0.2 and Beyond It looks like you're referencing a specific title
Demystifying Game Development: An Analysis of Game Builder Garage
Game Builder Garage (Title ID: 0100FA5010788800) represents Nintendo’s innovative approach to accessible game design. Released on June 11, 2021, this software serves as both an educational tool and a creative suite, allowing users to build fully functional games without traditional coding. Version v131072 corresponds to the base game data on the Nintendo Switch. 1. The Nodon System: Visual Logic
The heart of Game Builder Garage is the Nodon system. Nodons are colourful, sentient-looking creatures that represent specific programming nodes. Game Builder Garage™ for Nintendo Switch
It looks like the string you provided (Game Builder Garage -0100FA5010788800--v131072-...) is a fragment of a Title ID (specifically 0100FA5010788800) and a patch version (v131072) for Nintendo Switch software.
However, there is a critical clarification to make before writing the article:
v131072is a hexadecimal or programmatic version number (0x20000). In Nintendo Switch update history, this usually corresponds to Version 2.0.0 or Version 2.1.0.- As of my last knowledge update (mid-2025) and verification against Nintendo’s official update logs, Game Builder Garage has never received an official update to Version 2.0.0 or 2.1.0. The latest official version remains Version 1.1.0 (which added QR code sharing via the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app).
- The string you provided appears to be a datamined reference, a homebrew error log, or a placeholder from a title manager (like DBI or Tinfoil) rather than a public Nintendo release.
Therefore, I have written a comprehensive article based on what this version would imply if it existed, combined with factual information about Game Builder Garage, update structures, and the meaning of those codes. This serves as both a technical deep-dive and speculative feature analysis.
Import/Export via Save Data
Advanced users can extract 0100FA5010788800 save data using JKSV or Checkpoint. This allows backing up your creations or injecting others’ save files.
Warning: Modding save data may flag your Nintendo account. Game Builder Garage – Title ID Reference Entry
Step 1 – Create new project
- Launch Garage → “Create” → “Free Programming” → “Empty”
Downloading Others’ Games
Use the “Enter Code” feature. Popular creators:
- G-000-3RJ-7KM – Mario Kart clone with 8 cars.
- G-002-6K1-0MK – Working calculator.
- G-008-1C0-3RM – First-person maze.
1. The "Internet Garage" (Online Sharing Hub)
The original game only allows sharing via local wireless or QR codes. Version 2.0.0’s code could have unlocked an internal server browser.
Evidence:
Datamining of the 1.1.0 executable revealed unused network sockets and a function labeled OnlineGarage_Upload. This suggests Nintendo was testing an internal repository for games, similar to Super Mario Maker 2’s Course World.
Hypothetical Feature:
- Upload your game to Nintendo servers.
- Browse trending games by play count or likes.
- Download full projects without QR codes.
What Version 1.1.0 Added:
- QR Code Sharing: The ability to export games as QR codes via the Nintendo Switch Online app.
- Programming Lesson Adjustments: Minor tutorial fixes.
- Stability improvements.
5. Sharing & Downloading (v131072)
- To upload your game:
- World → Upload → log in with Nintendo Account
- Requires Switch Online
- To download others’ games:
- World → Search → enter game ID
Popular user creations often have codes like G 123 ABC 456.
Note: v131072 brought online play support (up to 4 players via local/online), so you can make multiplayer games using Connection Nodon (new gray type).
1. Title ID: 0100FA5010788800
Every piece of software on the Nintendo Switch has a unique 16-character hexadecimal Title ID. For Game Builder Garage, the base Title ID is 0100FA5010788000 (notice the last digits).
- Base Game:
0100FA5010788000 - Update Data: The pattern often shifts the final digits.
0100FA5010788800falls into the standard range for patch metadata. - Region: Typically, the absence of region-specific suffixes (like
800for USA) suggests this is a global, eShop-manifested stub.
If you see this ID on your Switch (via a tool like DBI or Goldleaf), your system is registering an update package that was either preloaded via Nintendo’s CDN or partially downloaded.