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Game Maker for Primary

Why Game Maker?
Game Maker Lite is a free games development platform which may be downloaded from http://www.yoyogames.com. Many will agree that students learn to create a range of games in Game Maker much faster than conventional programming languages. It is also not uncommon for students to look for creative ways to extend their games. These resources will cover the concepts relating to maze games development and are presented in a step by step format that can be followed easily by learners.
VITTA and experienced teacher Nat Bradshaw presents resources where you will explore Game Maker in order to learn, inspire and engage. Game Maker allows you to quickly create exciting computer games, without the need to write code. Gain confidence in programming skills and develop a fun game to which will impress any student!
Maze Games for Primary Schools is an introductory package of material selected from the Maze Games Packages. These resources can be used in upper primary to introduce Game Maker, or as extension materials with students who are eager to learn about computer programming.
Once purchased, schools have the option to upgrade to Maze Games Explained or the Maze Games Bulk Pack at a discount.
Topics covered in this resource include:

• Creating Sprites and Objects,
• Setting up Events and Actions
• Movement, Speed and Direction

• Collisions and Solid Objects
• Use of Snap to Grid
• Keeping Score
• Parent / Child Objects
• Questions in Game Maker
• Responding to Keyboard Input
 

AUD $79.00 (incl GST)¤