MakeCode Arcade : Catch The Ball

Course Description:

Step into the exciting world of game development with Catch The Ball, a hands-on course designed for students and beginners eager to create their own arcade-style game. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to design a fast-paced game that challenges player reflexes, timing, and strategy using simple yet powerful tools.

From sprite design and collision logic to scoring systems and time-based challenges, this course walks you through the entire process of building a playable game from start to finish. Whether you’re interested in coding, game design, or just want to explore how your favorite arcade games are made, this course offers a fun and creative foundation in 2D game development.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to design and program a catch-and-dodge style arcade game
• Understanding player input, movement controls, and collision detection
• How to use timers and scoring systems to drive competitive gameplay
• Techniques for identifying and coding “good” vs. “enemy” objects
• Creating visual feedback and game-over conditions
• Adding increasing difficulty and randomness for engaging gameplay
• Basic game logic using MakeCode Arcade (block or JavaScript/TypeScript)

Who Should Attend:

• Students ages 10+ interested in coding or game design
• Beginners who want to learn coding in a creative, fun way
• Educators looking for exciting ways to teach programming concepts
• Anyone curious about how arcade games are built and function
• Young creators ready to build their very first video game project