Choose Your Game Type

Click on a game type to learn how to build it!

Path to Build Your Game

1. Pick a Genre: Platformer, Battle, Racing, Catching, Puzzle, Story.
2. Define Your Goal: How do you win/lose? (reach flag, reduce HP, beat timer)
3. Sketch a Mini Plan: Draw the main screen(s) and list the sprites you need.
4. Make Movement First: Add player controls and test.
5. Add One Mechanic: Coins to collect, enemies to avoid, or attacks to use.
6. Feedback: Add score/HP, sounds, and messages so players know what happened.
7. Win/Lose: Add the conditions and show a message or switch backdrop.
8. Polish: Title screen, instructions, and a restart button.
9. Test: Ask a friend to try it. Fix anything confusing.
10. Share: Publish your game for others.

Saving Your Project

Online (scratch.mit.edu)

1. Click File → Save now.
2. Click Share to publish.
3. Copy the project link to turn it in.

Scratch Desktop (Offline)

1. Click File → Save to your computer to download a .sb3 file.
2. Name it like firstname_game_title.sb3.
3. If needed, upload the file to your class drive or turn it in on your LMS.

Tip: Save early and often. Name versions with numbers (v1, v2, v3).

Checklist for Success

• Clear goal and instructions on how to play
• Working controls and at least one challenge
• Win/lose condition
• Sound or visual feedback (points, HP, messages)
• Title screen and restart

Stretch Ideas

• Power-ups, levels, or a timer
• Enemy behavior or projectiles
• Two-player mode