How To Get Started With Google Cloud Arcade 2024

NagaBhuvaneshKovuri
3 min readJan 21, 2024

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Hello, Cloud Enthusiasts

Explore the comprehensive guide to kickstarting your journey with the Google Cloud Arcade program in 2024. In this article, I will delve into the essence of Google Cloud Arcade, shedding light on its intricacies and providing you with a step-by-step walkthrough to seamlessly initiate your experience

What Is Google Cloud Arcade?

The Google Cloud Arcade is a free, gamified learning platform where you solve hands-on labs in themed games to master cloud skills. Earn points for badges and swag, like Google Cloud t-shirts! New games pop up monthly, so join the fun and level up your cloud knowledge.

Step 1 Setting up google cloud skills boost account

Generate a new Gmail account specifically for Google Cloud Arcade. Once the new Gmail account is set up, navigate to the provided link: https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/paths. Sign in using the newly created Gmail account, then proceed to the profile tab and select the option to make your profile public.

Once you’ve made your profile public, navigate to your profile and access the settings. In the general section, ensure that you check both options, then proceed to update your settings.

Step 2 Activate Google Cloud Arcade

Upon completing Step 1, proceed to the provided link: https://go.qwiklabs.com/arcade. Once on the page, input the email address you’ve established for the arcade and select the “Subscribe” option.

After completing this task, be sure to inspect your email’s spam folder to confirm the arcade mail hasn’t been mistakenly filtered

If you’ve received this email, congratulations! You have been successfully enrolled in the arcade program, and you are now ready to begin your gaming experience.

Step 3 How to participate in Google Cloud Arcade

To participate in arcade you need to visit the following website https://go.qwiklabs.com/arcade after visiting this website you will see monthly games like this

To engage in these arcade games, you’ll require GCSB credits

Step 4 How to claim credits for Google Cloud Arcade

You may receive Google Cloud Skills Boost credits directly to your Gmail ID. Claim these credits and kickstart your involvement in the Google Cloud Arcade.

If immediate credit is not assured, there might be a delay of 1–2 weeks in processing. Alternatively, you can explore other sources to obtain credits

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