Video Game Design with MakeCode Arcade
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Additional Downloads: No downloads/account creation required.
skill level: 2/5
ROADMAP
Module 1: Chase Game
Explore the video game industry and learn how to code a “chase” style game.
Module 2: Catch Game
Learn how to create a “catch” style game. In this game, items will fall from above and our character will them.
Module 3: Blaster Game
Discover how to add projectiles to create a “blaster” style game where you are trying to destroy enemies.
Module 4: Maze Game
Explore how to code a “maze” game where we will create barriers that characters can’t move through using the tilemap.
Module 5: Platformer Game Part 1
Time to start creating more complex video games. Learn how to code a “platform” game, we create the game world, the character and its jump ability.
Module 6: Platformer Game Part 2
Let’s continue working on our “platformer”, we will populate our game with collectibles and enemies.
Module 7: Platformer Game Part 3
Let’s finish our “platformer” game by creating NPCs as well as adding dialogue/messages, a start screen, and more.
Module 8: Final Project
Now it’s time to take everything you’ve learned in the previous modules and create your own game.
Module 9: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Have your peers test your game to give you feedback on how to improve it.
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
Reflect on your learning throughout the course and show what you know!