Learn - Build - Code - Play
Current Game Project: Creating MicroPython Games on the Micro:bit with the Paddle:Bit
Using games on the micro:bit to teach Python coding concepts helps students focus on core gaming concepts while learning how to develop games with a limited display (5x5 grid of LEDs) to create games. This is a great coding problem for developers with real-world consequences normally found in various engineering disciplines. We seek to create MicroPython based games based on our Paddle:Bit game controller. Our first game is a racing game that operates with similar game mechanics as the Auto Race game shown below. A paddle is used to dodge cars on our racing game. The Auto Race game is based on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) (before NeoPixels) released in 1976 by Mattel Electronics. We seek to create a similar car game on the micro:bit with the Paddle:Bit game controller. Follow us on Twitter @iTapArcade to get more information about our Micro:bit gaming projects and the Paddle:Bit.
Paddle:bit Game Controller |
Example of the Auto Race handheld electronic game by Mattel |