MakeCode Arcade : Frisbee Shooter

Course Description:

Enter the world of arcade-style game development with Frisbee Shooter, a hands-on workshop that teaches students and beginners how to design and build a fast-paced, time-based target shooting game. Perfect for those new to coding or game design, this course guides participants through the fundamentals of gameplay mechanics, interactive controls, and score logic in a fun and engaging way.

Using MakeCode Arcade, learners will develop a reaction-based game where players must aim and shoot frisbees at moving targets within a set time limit. The course covers everything from sprite creation and animations to collision detection and scoring systems, helping students understand how every element comes together to create an immersive gaming experience.

Whether you’re passionate about game design or looking for an exciting way to learn coding basics, Frisbee Shooter is a great introduction to the interactive world of 2D games.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to create a frisbee-throwing game using MakeCode Arcade
• Designing moving targets with varying speed and position
• Implementing aiming and shooting mechanics using keyboard or button controls
• Detecting collisions between frisbees and targets
• Building a timed gameplay loop (60-second challenge)
• Developing a scoring and combo points system
• Enhancing gameplay with visual feedback and sound effects
• Fundamental coding logic using block-based 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