GameMaker Camp at Jardine Middle School June 2014

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Day 1

Rules of the Game

  • Class is divided into:
    • Lecture: introduction of new ideas
    • Workshop
  • During lecture:
    • Computers are closed
    • No talking
    • Raise your hand if you have a question
  • During workshop:
    • Help each other, but don't type on each others' computers.
    • If you need help, stay in your seat and raise your hand

As students come in

  • Turn on computers, log in, stick in flash drive, close
  • Play game on projected computer

First Game

Elements of a Game

brainstorm what elements we find in a game

Essential

  • image (sprite)
  • rules for image (object)
    • event -> action
  • room

Optional

  • score
  • sound
    • events (bullet sounds)
    • background music

Catch the Clown

Description

  • sprite moves around in a room on the screen
  • if we click on the sprite, we get a point

Files

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4