Game Programming

Using Scratch
 Scratch
Scratch is an IDE (Integrated Development
Environment) that allows users to create
and run simple graphics/games programs.
 
Users create programs in Scratch using a
procedural, object-oriented programming
language that has very simple syntax. 
 Simple Development
1.Scratch requires very little typing in
order to create programs. 
2.Visual code creation using drag and
drop.
 Simplified Syntax
1.No missing semi-colon problems. 
2.Code blocks can only fit together in pre-
defined way.
Large library.
1.Over 100 predefined
functions and limited
ability to make more.
2.Functions cover vast
majority of things your
objects to be able to do
in a graphics program.
 Object-Oriented (1)
Scratch is not true OO programming, but
good example of basic concepts: 
o Creatingprograms that are composed
of interacting objects.
o Theseobjects have associated
properties and functions.
 Object-Oriented (2)
1.Objects in Scratch are called "Sprites".
2.Properties of Sprites include:
o Location
o Look
o User defined properties (variables).
3.Functions of Sprites include:
o Move 
o Make Sound
o Detect Collision
 Procedural/Imperative
Programming
1.Procedural languages need 3 things:
• Sequence -> A predefined order in
which to process information.
• Selection -> The ability to make a
choice. The "IF" statement.
• Repetition -> The ability to repeat an
action. The "WHILE" statement.
 Sequence
• All "scripts" processed from top down. 
• 4 possible start conditions, 3 end.
 Selection
• If, If-else and wait_until functions.
 Repetition
• Variety of functions including
repeat_until.
 Benefits
By developing a program in Scratch:
• Experience in OO paradigm.
• Experience in Procedural paradigm.
• Experience in program logic.
• Experience in development lifecycle.
• Experience in debugging.
 
Plus you have a chance to make something
that belongs to you.
 Planning your game.
Using Sketch you can develop simple
games/animations/visual storyboards.

Development is FAST FAST FAST.

•What's your story?
•Who are the characters?
•What's the conflict?
•What do you want your audience to feel?
•What objects would you need to create?
•What would their properties/functions be?
 Checkout:
 
/Projects/Games
BugOnAPlate
Tetris

/Projects/Lists/
FruitCraftRPG
RepeatAfterMe
 Getting Started
1.Start the SCRATCH program.
2.Load program called "MissleCommand".
3.Enter "Presentation Mode".
4.Click the green flag.
5.Follow the instructions and play the
game.
(5 minutes)