Open Learning Content

First, please enter MakeCode Arcade and open your project with your Sprite, as shown below: You can see a “Scene” category in the Block Toolbox. Click it to reveal many blocks related to scene settings in the list. First, let’s try the “set background color to ( )” block. Drag […]

With a cool background in place, let’s try adding sound effects. In the Block Toolbox, there is a “Music” category. Besides the preset sound blocks, you can also customize your own sounds. Regarding built-in sounds, feel free to experiment with them. They are mainly divided into three playback modes: “Play” […]

To design a simple game, you need Sprites, Game Goals, a Story, and Scenes. After studying the previous units, we can already design our own Sprites, use the controller to move them, and create prompts and dialog boxes. We have basically achieved the “Sprite” and “Story” elements, but we are […]

Before starting the “Dialog” function, to keep things clean, please reset your program to its initial state. The “Dialog” function is also located within the “Game” category in the Block Toolbox. Click it to find the relevant blocks. The first three blocks are for settings/configuration, and only the fourth one […]

Please prepare the Sprite you created. Of course, you can also select one from the Gallery. The features related to “Prompts” are located within the “Game” category in the Block Toolbox. Click it to find the relevant blocks in the list that pops out on the right. First, let’s select […]

In game development, to help players understand the rules or enhance the gaming experience, we often use “Prompt” windows for introductions, questions, notifications, and transitions. For example, explaining the rules before the game starts, teaching players control keys, or providing hints during gameplay (secrets of a treasure, quest requirements, rewards […]

Now that the Sprite is drawn, we can’t just let it sit motionless in the center of the screen, right? Let’s make it move with the joystick immediately. First, click on “Controller” in the Block Toolbox and select the “move [mySprite] with buttons” block. Drag this block into the “on […]

Open the URL：https://arcade.makecode.com/beta?hw=n3 Start a New Project and name it whatever you like. Once everything is ready, let’s create our first Sprite. Please click on “Sprites” in the Block Toolbox. Drag the block “set [mySprite] to sprite [ ] of kind (Player)” into the “on start” block in the Workspace. […]

Sprites are a crucial concept in MakeCode Arcade. In a game screen, any object that moves, can be touched, or changes appearance is considered a Sprite. For example, in the famous game “Super Mario”, Mario himself, the Goombas 🍄, Piranha Plants, Coins 🪙, and Lava 🔥 are all Sprites. In […]