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Python Game Design (2020)

Browser-based Python games! Students learn Python syntax, variables, functions, turtle graphics, and conditional logic and build classic games like Connect 4, Tetris, Snake and Frogga. Topics Covered: Python syntax, sequencing, repetition, conditional logic, nested loops, automation, pattern recognition, simple motion, keyboard and mouse events, pen drawing, operators, expressions, variables, Turtle graphics, using arrays and objects to store structured data.

Python Game Design Live Course

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Recommended for Ages 5+

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Tynker Code Blocks

Tynker's visual code blocks are a great way for beginners to code, without needing to remember how to type syntax. By dragging and dropping code blocks together, young coders can produce vividly complex programs and games in our proprietary app, which includes support for graphics, sound, physics, and more.

What Kids Learn

  • Conditionals
  • Lists
  • advanced events
  • advanced loops
  • advanced math
  • advanced variables
  • basic math
  • conditional loops
  • data types
  • dictionaries
  • expressions
  • function calls
  • functions
  • game design
  • operators
  • pattern recognition
  • sequencing
  • shape drawing
  • simple conditionals
  • simple loops
  • simple variables
  • string handling
  • syntax
  • turtle graphics
  • user interaction

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Kids learn on their own with a guided, hands-on approach that individualizes the learning experience. Tynker's online courses provide a complete learning system for your child to master the fundamentals of programming. Tynker's visual programming language makes it easy to learn, and once kids gain proficiency, they can seamlessly transition to Javascript coding within the Tynker learning system. Enroll in one of our plans for unlimited play across all courses.

Game-Based Learning

Tynker's self-guided lessons break down coding concepts while solving puzzles and making cool apps.

Interactive Assessments

Quick practice quizzes and assessment tests evaluate a child's comprehension of subjects taught.

Captivating Topics

There's always something to learn with multiple subjects, projects, and coding languages available.

System Requirements

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The Basics

Get used to typing and syntax and learn the basics of Python.

14 Activities:

  • Welcome
  • Course Overview
  • Jungle Run
  • More Dust
  • Around the Corner
  • Scale the Slopes
  • Stairway to Safety
  • What Are Comments?
  • Around the Bend
  • Bunny Hop
  • What Are Naming Conventions?
  • Left-Right
  • Review
  • Quiz

Loops and Patterns

Learn to recognize patterns and use a "for" loop to solve problems.

14 Activities:

  • Path to Safety
  • What Are "For" Loops?
  • What Is Indentation?
  • What Are Arithmetic Operators?
  • Forward, Fire, Repeat
  • Make a Zig-Zag
  • March On
  • Jump, Forward
  • Forward, Jump
  • Up and Down
  • What Are Nested Loops?
  • U-Turn
  • Review
  • Quiz

Conditional Logic

Learn about conditionals in Python.

16 Activities:

  • What Are Conditionals?
  • Path Right
  • Path Left
  • More Turns!
  • What Are Assignment Operators?
  • What Are Comparison Operators?
  • What Are Logical Operators?
  • Hazardous Path
  • What Is an "Else"?
  • Death Valley
  • Traps
  • What Are Nested Ifs?
  • G for Grandeur
  • Silly Path
  • Review
  • Quiz

Conditional Loops

Learn how to use "while" loops in Python.

11 Activities:

  • What Is a "While" Loop?
  • Detect a Path
  • Forward, Left
  • Right, Forward
  • What Are "Break" and "Else"?
  • Path Ahead?
  • Left Spiral
  • Right Spiral
  • Choose a Path
  • Review
  • Quiz

Variables

Learn to use variables to store information in Python.

15 Activities:

  • What Are Variables?
  • Fuel Up
  • Stockpile
  • Rocket Jump
  • What Are Strings?
  • Hack the Trap 1
  • How Do You Declare Multiple Variables?
  • Let Loose
  • It's a Toughie
  • Hack the Trap 2
  • Welcome to the Jungle
  • Obstacle Course
  • Hack the Trap 3
  • Review
  • Quiz

Expressions

Learn about expressions in Python.

11 Activities:

  • What Are Expressions?
  • Trickier Trap 1
  • Trickier Trap 2
  • What Are Numbers?
  • What is Operator Precedence?
  • Trickier Trap 3
  • Trickier Trap 4
  • What Are Lists?
  • What are Dictionaries?
  • Review
  • Quiz

Using the Turtle Tool

Discover how to draw and graph with turtle graphics.

7 Activities:

  • Turtle Screen
  • Turtle Object
  • Turtle Shapes
  • Graphing with Turtle
  • More Graphing with Turtle
  • Review
  • Quiz

User Interaction

Learn to set up and handle keyboard and mouse events in Python.

6 Activities:

  • User Defined Functions
  • Key Detection
  • Timers
  • Asteroid
  • Review
  • Quiz

Game Design

Learn about game loops, win/loss conditions, and keeping score in Python.

6 Activities:

  • What Is a Sprite?
  • Game Loop
  • More on Lists
  • More on Dictionaries
  • Review
  • Quiz

Snake

Create a "snake" game on your own.

4 Activities:

  • Set Up the Game
  • Move Right
  • Turn the Snake
  • Add Food

Connect 4

Build a game of "Connect 4" on your own.

4 Activities:

  • Draw the Game
  • Move the Chip
  • Drop the Chip
  • Detect a Winner

Tetris

Program a game of "Tetris" on your own.

5 Activities:

  • Game Setup and Concept
  • Game Loop
  • Bounding Area
  • Keyboard Controls
  • Collapsing Rows

Final Game

Build a game of your choice. Choose from "Frogga" and "Pong."

2 Activities:

  • Frogga
  • Pong

Conditionals

Lists

advanced events

advanced loops

advanced math

advanced variables

basic math

conditional loops

data types

dictionaries

expressions

function calls

functions

game design

operators

pattern recognition

sequencing

shape drawing

simple conditionals

simple loops

simple variables

string handling

syntax

turtle graphics

user interaction

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