To Start
You will watch some 'How To' Videos for the first class or so. These will help you learn the basics of what Scratch can do. **Feel free to go home and watch as many YouTube videos that you can to learn as much as you can so you can make the most A-Mazing game possible.**
Your Task
You are going to make a multi-level maze game where each level is harder than the last. Your game needs to have the following:
- a title
- the instructions
- a story - everything must work together - the character(s), the title, the entire concept of the game
- minimum of 2 levels
- if it is a maze game, then when you touch the walls of the maze (or something) then something happens: go back to the beginning of the level, loose a life, etc.
- there needs to be an Ending - I need to know when the game is done - win or loose
*If you would like to create a game that is not a MAZE style game, please talk to Mr. Bonnici about it. There is a good chance you will be able to make it as long as it is well thought out and you are willing to put the time into learning how to do it.*
When Done
You will be loading your game onto the Scratch website at http://scratch.mit.edu/users/GeorgeWatersMS This way everyone and anyone can play your game.
Helpful Links
Learn Scratch Video - http://learnscratch.org/
*Go to this site and start on Scratch 1 videos - there are 8 videos, then move onto Scratch 2.*
Mr. Bonnici's 'How To' videos for making a basic maze game: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oh0vii7z1fnakby/guwM0OGqnG
Scratch 'How To' Cards - http://info.scratch.mit.edu/Support/Scratch_Cards
Reflection
Once you are done you will reflect on your learning by leaving a comment on this blog.
**More information to come.**
Here is a helpful hint:
ReplyDeleteI would suggest making your different mazes as different sprites.
I would not draw them on the background.
Why? If you put it as a sprite then you can tell your character that:
Forever If - touching SPRITE (this is your maze) - then go to X = and Y =.
Instead of selecting a colour you have 100% control over what happens when you have to go back to the beginning of your maze.
Coady M
ReplyDeletei have done the game design and yes i know it can be hard you just need to watch the videos and ask for help if your stuck. mr bonnici knows lots about how to make a good looking game he is very helpful. and USE YOUR TIME!!! dont fool around just do your work! so if you need help ask and dont fool around then your game design will turn out pretty good.
Oliver B
ReplyDeleteI've done game design and it's awesome! If you're still stuck on a certain area, eaither ask Mr. Bonnici, search up YouTube videos, or watch Mr. Bonnici's videos! If the VEST Lab is open during lunch go there and work on your game if your not done!
Ramzi B
ReplyDeleteIve experienced scratch its pretty hard until you get the hang of it.Dont give up. A helpful hint would be use straight lines by holding the shift button and draw a perfect line.You could also watch youtube videos and videos on this site.
for a maze use sprites
ReplyDeleteDave :D
ReplyDeletei had trouble with making my sprites move you have to hover your mouse over you want it to start and then right the x and the y down then move your mouse ware you want it to go right the x and the y down then you type the x and the y in the go to i hope this help with your new game!
lucas pf
ReplyDeletefor a maze use sprites not the backround and use scripts for moveing and what they do if they touch you and a 2nd levle
for a maze use your time wisely and be creative with the design make more then one level for the maze.
ReplyDeleteAlysha
best thing i can say in watch bonnici's video and if you still don't get it ask him
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