In this Chapter

6.1 Playing Computer Games

6.2 What is Scratch?
6.3 Scratch Window
6.4 Steps to change sprites
6.5 Steps to change backdrops
6.6 Applying basic motions to Sprite
Learning Objectives
1. Play logical games and puzzles successfully.
2. Identify basic components of programming environment.
3. Use different objects from the library.
4. Apply basic motions to the objects.
Try This On Machine
1. Start > Programs > Games > Purble Place.
2. Select Comfy Cakes.
3. Select the difficulty level and play.
4. Try completing the game as fast as possible.
5. Similarly, you can play Purble Shop and Purble Pairs.
6. We can also make our own computer games using Scratch.
Now You Know
1. Scratch is a visual programming language that helps us create interactive stories
and games.
2. Sprite, Stage and Script are the three main components in Scratch.
3. Sprite is a character in your story.
4. Appearance of the Stage can be changed using Backdrop.
5. Move blocks and Turn blocks are used to make the Sprites move and turn.
6. Change in values in the blocks changes the distance the Sprite moves and the
angle at which it turns.
Check Your Progress
1. State True or False
i. Only one Sprite can be placed on the Stage.
ii. We can use only one on the stage at a time.
iii. Sprite can move on its own.
iv. Cat is the only Sprite in Scratch.
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