Code Creator: Design and Play Your Own Arcade Games
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| Domain: | Game Development |
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| Assessment: | No formal assessment |
| Hardware/System Requirements: | Website: https://arcade.makecode.com/; Minimum System Requirements: Windows MakeCode Arcade (iPad is not applicable) |
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Course Overview
Students will create their own unique arcade-style video games using Makecode Arcade, which they can play and share with their peers and family. They will gain valuable skills in computer science and creative problem-solving through designing their arcade games.
Makecode Arcade is a beginner-friendly game development platform that uses block-based coding to allow kids to create their own video games and develop an understanding of game development principles and logical reasoning.
Explore further develop computational logic with intermediate-level block-based coding.
Learn to develop a foundation knowledge to game development such as sprites, animations, game physics and loops.
Create games that can be played and shared on your devices. Practice fundamental programming concepts such as functions and variables. Build a variety of mini 2D arcade games to add to your portfolio.