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In this class, campers will dive into the world of game development using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. This engaging and interactive platform allows young learners to create their own games while developing essential skills in coding, creativity, and problem-solving. Students will understand the basics of what makes a fun and engaging game and will explore different types of games and their components. We will talk about basic coding concepts and will learn foundational coding principles using block-based programming; understand sprites, loops, conditionals, and variables. Using this tool students will get hands-on experience with the MakeCode Arcade interface, will create characters (sprites), backgrounds, and game mechanics; will learn how to design and develop simple arcade games from scratch, test and debug them to ensure they run smoothly. When students are ready, we will create a game for the console powered by Microbit.
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