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Gaming entrepreneur Dáire Bohan visits ATU to give talks and masterclasses to students
One of Ireland’s most successful young gaming entrepreneurs, Dáire Bohan (23), visited ATU for a special two-day series of masterclasses and talks at ATU, Sligo College of Further Education, and Ballinode College last week.
One of Ireland’s most successful young gaming entrepreneurs, Dáire Bohan (23), visited ATU for a special two-day series of masterclasses and talks at ATU, Sligo College of Further Education, and Ballinode College last week.
Dáire, the founder of Bura Games, was inspired to make the trip after receiving a handwritten letter from a second-level student in Sligo. The student, a fan of his Roblox and games development, invited him to speak to their class—an invitation Dáire was happy to accept.
What started as a simple visit has since grown into a broader event where he will share insights from his career in several talks, and deliver a live masterclass on “How to Build a Game in Two Hours”.
From Roblox to Global Success
Dáire began creating experiences on Roblox at the age of 12, and at just 17, he released Wizard Simulator, a game that has since amassed over 60 million plays. This early success led him to establish DB Games Technologies, which was soon followed by Bura Games, where he has worked on multiple successful titles. One of his most successful games, Anime Fighters Simulator, has accumulated over 1.2 billion visits, making it one of the most played games on the platform.
Alongside his career in games development, Dáire also earned a first-class honours degree in Mathematics in 2024. He credits the analytical skills gained during his studies with helping to refine his approach to game design and business strategy.
During his visit, Dáire will engage with students on key themes, including:
- Game Development 101 – How to build a game from scratch in just two hours
- Entrepreneurship in Gaming – His journey from child and teenage coder to CEO
- The Business of Games – managing teams, and navigating success
- Work-Life Balance – Lessons from leading a gaming business at a young age
- Opportunities in the Digital Age – How Irish students can break into the industry
As a passionate advocate for STEM education, Dáire champions the role of gaming in breaking down barriers, fostering creativity, and connecting people from all walks of life.
Speaking to ATU, Dáire said: “I started making games when I was a kid, never expecting it to turn into a career. I never had a clear roadmap, but I kept learning, improving, and figuring things out as I went. That’s something I want to share with students: there’s no single right way into game development—or any career—but it’s always possible with the right mix of passion, persistence, and a bit of problem-solving. Whether you’re into coding, design, storytelling, or something else entirely, there are plenty of paths if you’re willing to explore and put in the effort. I really enjoy opportunities like this to chat with young people, answer questions, and hopefully show them that a career in games—or any creative field—might be more within reach than they realise.”
Listen to an interview with Daire here on the ATU podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0AMoF4WpqYFwFWFPdo6ygx?si=8X65le54RbeeSjyRV2GYOA
