Would you like to try your hand at building games using various methods? In this repo, we would like to list some projects for you to get started in game development.
| Game | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| MakeCode Arcade | MakeCode Arcade includes sample games to create using a web-based drag-and-drop interface or by writing JavaScript or Python code. Pick a game tutorial and use either 'blocks' or 'Python or JavaScript' to get started. Full instructions are 👉in this file | Beginner |
| Minecraft on MakeCode | Use 'blocks' or 'Python' or 'JavaScript' to get started coding your own Minecraft environment. Use the Education Edition if your school is an affiliate, or the standard MakeCode Minecraft (Windows only) to set up the game | Beginner |
| Babylon.js Playground | In this browser-based playground, get to know 3D programming using TypeScript or JavaScript. Use the inspector to work with the interface | Intermediate |
| Storytelling Game Engine | This 'engine' allows users to write a 'choose your own adventure' story in markdown files. Create an inventory in .json and lead your player through a fun text-based adventure. Let's work through the workshop which is available for this game engine 👉in this file | Intermediate |
| Space Game | Pew pew! In this hand-coded space-invaders type game, learn about the Canvas API in JavaScript while creating a space-invaders type game using HTML and CSS. Work through this advanced workshop via our Web Development for Beginners curricuum. | Advanced |
This repo contains instructions for a self-driven or instructor-led workshop activity for students who want to build a choose-your-own-adventure text-based game. There are also 'train-the-trainer' instructions for teachers, coaches, and instructors.
Participating in a workshop? go to the workshop page and follow the instructions.