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Retro Game Builders
In this class, students will learn how to design and build their very own retro arcade game using MakeCode Arcade. Kids will learn the basics of block coding and use concepts such as sequencing, loops, and conditionals while creating a game to play and share with friends and family!
In this class, students will learn how to design and build their very own retro arcade game using MakeCode Arcade. Kids will learn the basics of block coding and use concepts such as sequencing, loops, and conditionals while creating a game to play and share with friends and family!
Starting at
$99
For ages
8-14
Days
Thursday - Friday
Drop-off & Pick-up
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Each day, kids will learn the basics of block coding by creating their own retro-style games! Kids will become mini game designers by building and editing their own versions of 3 different games. These classes are beginner-friendly and self-contained, so creators can jump in any week on any device with a web browser. No downloads or experience needed, just their creativity and a passion to make cool games!
A compatible iPad is required for this program. A rental option will be available upon enrollment.
Please check if your iPad meets the compatibility requirements.
Key Skills
Game Design
Learning how to design rules and winning/losing conditions
Coding Logic
Basic code concepts such as sequencing, conditionals, and loops
Pixel Art
Designing characters and backgrounds
Playtesting
Finding bugs or changes we want to make
Debugging
Fixing problems within our code and game
Editing & Revision
Making our games challenging, fun, and unique
Camp Breakdown
Day 1 - Collection Frenzy
Creators will be introduced to the Microsoft MakeCode Arcade platform by creating a simple game that involves a character collecting items that pop up on the screen! Campers will learn the basic concepts of block coding to create this game while also learning about basic pixel art to edit or create their own characters and backgrounds!
Day 2 - Hide and Seek
Creators will be designing a hide and seek game that will show the importance of sequencing and layering in their coding projects. Kids will learn how to destroy obstacles in order to reveal the hidden character they're trying to find! Additionally, our creators will learn the importance of playtesting by adjusting time limits and how many points they need to win in order to make a challenging but beatable game!
Day 3 - Invaders of Space
Creators will learn how to create a project very similar to the classic Space Invaders arcade game! Kids will learn how to fire projectiles from their character and how to adjust the speed of characters that automatically spawn from the top of their screen. Creators will also be adding lives for our character and learning how to set both winning and losing conditions within our game using both time and lives.
Day 4 - Testing, Editing, & Game Jam
Our creators will take 1 of their 3 games they created and add extra effects or edit them to look and play the way they really wanted! Kids will learn how to add sound effects, screen effects, text prompts, and more advanced pixel art techniques. Once our creators have spiced up their game, we will run a Game Jam where kids will share their project and allow others to playtest it so they can show off their work and gain new inspiration from other games that were created!
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