Sample Beginner Video Games

Below is a number of sample beginner games, that you can use to try, modify, and learn. Remember that there is a tutorials page to learn the basics.


Reaching for the Star Explanations
There is one rabbit.
There is one spinstar.
The player controls the rabbit with keyboard.
Object declaration, instantiation, and initial placement.
Declaration of controlled object.
When left arrow is pressed, the rabbit moves left.
When right arrow is pressed, the rabbit moves right.
When spacebar is pressed, the rabbit jumps.
Conditional statements for describing how the rabbit is controlled.
When the rabbit reaches the spinstar, you win. When the rabbit lands on the wall, you lose. Conditional statements for describing gameover.
Map:
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Click the image to try it

Can you add a few more obstacle objects to make the game more challenging?


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