Egg Catch
Scratch
Level 2
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Project Checklist
☐ Have object that falls down from random location
☐ Player-controlled bucket that can catch object
☐ Keep score of catches
☐ A way to lose
Driving Question
How do we make a catch game difficult, but rewarding?
Skill
Using X and Y for movement
Skill
Code smooth movement
Task
☐ Add egg catcher that moves with keyboard
10 min
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Discussion
What sort of movement did you use in your game? Why?
Skill
Code sprite to fall to the ground
Task
☐ Code falling egg
10 min
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Discussion
What object does your player have to catch?
Skill
Randomize sprite's X-position
Task
☐ Have sprite drop randomly
10 min
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Discussion
How else can random numbers be used in making a video game?
Skill
Sense when object hits ground
Task
☐ Create lives and score for a catch
10 min
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Task Solution
Discussion
What are some other ideas for sensing a miss?
Skill
Check for a variable's value
Task
☐ Make the game stop when you lose
8 min
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Task Solution
Project Checklist
☐ Have object that falls down from random location
☐ Player-controlled bucket that can catch object
☐ Keep score of catches
☐ A way to lose
Discussion
Did your idea for the game change over time?
What changed?