Learn programming Games with Scratch

Name: Learn programming Games with Scratch
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From Beginner to Game Creator - Learn the basics of programming in Scratch from scratch

Created byStephan Haewß

Last updated 10/2024

English

What you'll learn

Understand and apply essential programming concepts such as variables, messages, control structures (like ‘if-then’ and ‘repeat’), lists, and cloning.
Create four engaging games: a popping balloon game, a space exploration game, a point-and-click adventure, and a basic jump-and-run game.
Gain practical experience by working on interactive projects that bring coding concepts to life in a fun and accessible way.
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as you learn to debug and improve your Scratch projects.

Course content

5 sections • 63 lectures • 8h 30m total length

Intro and Overview1:16
Open and install Scratch3:20
Overview Scratch UI22:45
Download course projects0:30

New game - controlling the space ship13:26
Adding the background9:14
Moving the background6:51
Second background sprite6:41
First obstacle - the rock8:28
Hitting the rock4:11
Damage and Repairs7:38
Random start position and custom blocks10:56
Introduce a random start position for the meteoroid with a random x value and replace duplicated code with a custom block called reset random x to improve readability.
Cloning our rock14:07
Random delay4:39
Collecting stars9:37
Landing on a planet15:40
Refactoring the rocket ship script6:35
Switching backdrops7:03
Buying repairs12:19
Learn to implement a Scratch trading mechanic that uses resources to buy repairs. Create a buy repair button, show the trading screen, and enforce a five-resource price with if-else check.
Varying the price randomly16:06
Implement a random repair price in Scratch using a local variable, display the price on a trading screen, and manage resources to trigger the buy action.
Correcting the background code7:34
In this Scratch lecture, we fix a background sprite bug caused by changing costumes, adjust the y-position logic, and implement a reset condition so the background resets correctly.
Exit the trading screen14:55

New Game - Controlling the main character5:28
Walking Animation9:39
Setting up the first room8:09
Display key info5:29
Picking up the key3:01
Moving the key to the inventory8:13
Create a backpack inventory in Scratch, move the picked key into it on pickup, show the key, and update a key picked up variable while managing layers.
Unlocking the door4:01
The action menu7:17
Unlocking the door with the use action5:51
Custom speak block13:27
Create a two-parameter custom speak block in Scratch (message and duration) to speak asynchronously via broadcast and a duration variable, enabling movement while the speech bubble remains.
Change the room8:06
Changing game objects to clones8:04
Introducing lists11:37
Placing the objects4:44
Inventory list4:11
Build a shared inventory system in Scratch by creating an object list for all sprites, adding item indexes to inventory, and controlling visibility with contains checks.
Placing objects in the Inventory10:18
Fixing object descriptions3:28
Showing the description in the inventory3:35
Fixing the game logic9:58
Refines the Scratch game logic by converting global inventory to local variables, handling multiple items (key, apple) via inventory checks, and replacing nested ifs with local-driven conditions for puzzles.
Placing Avery on the correct side4:15
Adding the satchel8:54
Placing the use button correctly9:38
Displaying different messages for each object use6:38
Check exit condition6:58

Requirements

A willingness to learn and explore new concepts in programming.
No programming skills required, you will learn how to program in the course
Familiarity with using a computer, including using a Browser and basic file management.

Description

Welcome to “Learn programming from scratch with Scratch”, the perfect course for beginners who want to dive into the world of coding! Whether you have no prior programming experience or just want to improve on programming with beginner knowledge, this course will guide you through the basics of coding using Scratch, a visual programming language that’s both fun and easy to learn.

What You’ll Learn:

Create Four Exciting Games: Develop a popping balloon game, a space exploration game, a point-and-click adventure, and a basic jump-and-run game.
Understand Core Programming Concepts: Learn about variables, messages, control structures like ‘if-then’ and ‘repeat’, lists and cloning.
Hands-On Projects: Gain practical experience by working on projects that bring your ideas to life.
Step-by-Step Instructions: Follow along with clear and detailed instructions that make learning to code accessible and enjoyable.

Why Choose This Course?

Designed for Beginners: No prior coding experience required. This course is tailored for those who are new to programming and game creation.
Interactive and Engaging: Learn through interactive lessons and hands-on projects that keep you engaged and motivated.
Build Real Skills: By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to create your own games and projects in Scratch.

Who This Course Is For:

Teenagers and adults who are new to programming
Anyone interested in learning to code in a fun and interactive way
Educators looking for a beginner-friendly programming course to recommend to their students

Enroll Now:

Join us in “Programming with Scratch” and start your coding adventure today! Let’s make coding fun and accessible for everyone.

Who this course is for:

Everybody that wants to learn programming in a fun and easy way, only using your browser

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Introduction4 lectures • 28min

First game: Popping balloons7 lectures • 59min

Second game: Space explorer18 lectures • 2hr 56min

Third game: Avery's Adventure24 lectures • 2hr 51min

Fourth game: Jump around10 lectures • 1hr 17min

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