Impulses
Learn to use impulse to fire projectiles in a certain direction.
8 Activities:
- Introduction
- Concepts
- Learn to fire Targets Example
- Learn to Fire Targets
- Fix the Impulse
- Get the Dynamite Example
- Get the Dynamite
- Quiz
Projectiles
Program the cannon to fire projectiles at multiple targets.
9 Activities:
- Static Objects Example
- Static Objects
- Physics Cannon Example
- Physics Cannon
- Aim the Cannon
- Physics Projectile Example
- Physics Projectile
- Fire the Targets Example
- Fire the Targets
Timers
Use the timer block and keyboard controls to and make precise shots.
8 Activities:
- Introduction
- Concepts
- Prime the Cannon Example
- Prime the Cannon
- Precise Shots
- Quiz
- Cannon Crasher Example
- Cannon Crasher Customizer
Asteroid Pong
Learn to make a multi-player pong game to play with a friend.
7 Activities:
- Animation and Effects Example
- Actors with Animation and Effects
- Advanced Timer Example
- Advanced Timer
- Asteroid Pong
- Timed Game Example
- Build a Timed Game
Start Screen and Controls
Start creating your very own top-down arcade game by making a start screen.
7 Activities:
- Introduction
- Concepts
- Control the Dragon
- Add a Start Button
- Learn to Fly
- Create a Game
- Quiz
Shoot Projectiles
Use repetition and screen edge detection to program projectiles and enemies.
6 Activities:
- Concepts
- Add Projectiles
- Program the Enemy
- Shoot the Planes
- Make New Enemies
- Quiz
Parallax Scrolling
Learn how to create the scrolling background for your game using sophisticated layering techniques.
7 Activities:
- Concepts
- Scrolling Background
- Layers
- Layer City
- Parallax Scrolling
- Level Change
- Quiz
Cloning
Learn how to make copies of enemy ships and lasers using clones.
7 Activities:
- Concepts
- Clone Projectiles
- Clone Enemies
- Helicopter Dogfight
- Create an Attacker Game
- 2-Player Battle
- Quiz
Variables
Begin learning about variables and how to use them to keep track of scores.
6 Activities:
- Concepts
- Local Variables
- Global Variables
- Super Helicopters
- Snowball Fight
- Quiz
Powerups and Effects
Learn how to create power-ups using variables and effects.
6 Activities:
- Concepts
- Creating Power-Ups
- Invincibility Power-Up
- Survive the Waves
- Power Up
- Quiz
Boss Battle
Combine your knowledge of cloning and variables to create a boss fight.
6 Activities:
- Concepts
- Boss Battle
- Boss Strikes Back
- You're the Boss
- Boss Rush
- Quiz
Finishing Touch
Finish your game by using variables to create a character selection screen.
5 Activities:
- Concepts
- Choose Your Dragon
- Add to the Top Down Arcade Game
- Build Your Own Top Down Arcade Game
- Quiz
Drawing Lines
Program your racer to follow the green lines and collect the orbs.
6 Activities:
- Right Angle
- Another Right Angle
- Square
- Rectangle
- Letter Z
- Sigma
Simple Shapes
Program your racer to draw simple shapes and collect all the orbs.
7 Activities:
- Use Loops
- Triangle
- Hexagon
- Letter T
- Arrow
- Double Diamond
- Bonus 1
Geometric Patterns
Draw geometric patterns using the correct angles and line lengths.
7 Activities:
- Mountain Range
- Star
- Staircase going down
- Staircase going up
- House
- Envelope
- Bonus 2
Repeating Patterns
Use loops to draw basic shapes such as squares and triangles.
7 Activities:
- Triangle and Square
- Eyeglasses
- Starburst
- Wheel
- Flower
- Fan
- Bonus 3
Basic Shapes
Draw concentric circles, Venn diagrams and shapes using loops.
6 Activities:
- Circle
- Bullseye
- Window
- Door
- Venn Diagram
- Color Circles
Repeating Patterns
Draw a hexagonal grid, a “diamond star” and a 3D cube.
7 Activities:
- Mirror Image
- 4 Squares
- Diamond Star
- Box
- Snowflake
- Honeycomb
- Bonus 4
Advanced Patterns 1
Draw complex patterns by repeatedly drawing simple shapes in a loop.
7 Activities:
- Star with Squares
- Square within Squares
- Flowers
- Four Triangles
- Wind Spinner
- Star
- Bonus 5
Advanced Patterns 2
Draw a heart, five colored rings, a traffic light and various spirographs.
7 Activities:
- Hexagonal Frame
- Tambourine
- Circle Art
- Traffic Lights
- Heart
- Five Circles
- Bonus 6
