The Roaming Ghost

Fix a spooky game where you collect items while avoiding a ghost.

Remix the project

Goal: Make a copy of the project for today's lesson
  1. Click the LINK to remix the project.

Fix the "when run" block

Goal: Fix the "When run" block so that it will initialize the game environment, player, and title screen.

  1. look at the image and see what needs to be fixed.
Tip: Make sure to select the correct background image.
Check: Did you see the title screen when you run the code?

Fix the createGameMap function

Goal: Fix the 'createGameMap' function so that it will set the background and create collectible items.

  1. Look at the image and see what needs to be fixed.
Check: Does your function have all the sprite setup blocks, background setup, and collectible item creation inside?

Fix the createHero function

Goal: Fix the 'createGameMap' function so that it will set the background and create collectible items.

  1. look at the image and see what needs to be fixed.
Check: Does your hero move correctly with the arrow keys and does not walk through the walls?

Fix the startGame function

Goal: Fix the 'startGame' function so that it will set the background and create the hero.

  1. look at the image and see what needs to be fixed.
Tip: You can find the 'function' blocks in the Functions category.
Check: Does your startGame function have all the sprite setup blocks inside?

Fix the when "Space" pressed event

Goal: Add a 'when space pressed' block to call the 'startGame' function.

  1. look at the image and see what needs to be fixed.
Check: Does the game start when you press the space key?

Fix the win game function

Goal: Create the win game function.

  1. look at the image and see what needs to be fixed.
Tip: Play around with different background images for your win screen!
Check: Does the win screen appear when you win?

Fix the Timer logic

Goal: Fix the timer logic.

  1. look at the image and see what needs to be fixed.
Tip: Ensure your timer resets inside the loop so it continues to count down.
Check: Does the timer count down correctly by 1 every second?

Add logic to make collectible unstuck

Goal: Implement the logic to make collectible sprites unstuck.

  1. look at the image and see what needs to be fixed.
Tip: Using 'random location' helps ensure the collectible doesn't get stuck in the same place.
Check: Do the coins move to a new location when they spawn on a rock?

Fix logic for collecting coins

Goal: Fix the logic for collecting coins.

  1. look at the image and see what needs to be fixed.
Tip: Don't forget to increase the variable by 1 every time the hero touches a coin.
Check: Does the coin count increase when you touch a coin?

End Game Logic

Goal: Implement the logic to end the game when the hero touches the ghost.

  1. look at the image and see what needs to be fixed.
Tip: Make sure your 'endGame' function removes all sprites so the game looks clean.
Check: Does the game end and show the "Game Over" message when you touch the ghost?

🎉 Congratulations!

Congratulations! You've completed 'The Roaming Ghost' game. Time to test your skills and see how many carrots you can collect!
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🚀 Challenge Ideas!

Ready for more? Try these challenges to level up your game!
  1. Add multiple lives
  2. Make the walls move
  3. Make enemies faster
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