Get your students excited about coding with this engaging MakeCode Arcade Game Design Bundle! This bundle includes 3 step-by-step game building projects that teach students how to create their own video games using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. Perfect for beginners, these activities guide learners through coding concepts in a fun and interactive way while building creativity, problem-solving, and computational thinking skills.

Students will create:

• Lava Jump – a fast-paced jumping game where players avoid lava and race to the finish line
• Escape the Maze – a timed maze challenge where players navigate to the exit before time runs out
• Mice Attack – an arcade shooter where players defend themselves from falling enemies

These activities use clear visual instructions, screenshots, and drag-and-drop coding blocks, making them ideal for students with little or no prior coding experience.

What’s Included

• 3 printable PDF coding activities
• Step-by-step instructions with screenshots
• Beginner-friendly coding tasks
• Fun arcade-style game projects
• Opportunities for creativity and game customization

Skills Covered

• Variables
• Sprites and animation
• Movement controls
• Tilemaps and level design
• Collision detection
• Scoring systems
• Timers and game mechanics
• Problem-solving and logical thinking

Perfect For

• Computer Science lessons
• Coding clubs
• STEM activities
• Digital technologies classes
• Early finishers
• Independent learning
• Upper elementary and middle school students

Why Teachers Love This Bundle

✔ Easy-to-follow instructions
✔ No advanced coding knowledge required
✔ Highly engaging and interactive
✔ Encourages creativity and critical thinking
✔ Ready-to-use classroom resource