MakeCode Arcade Coding Guide #11 Pumpkin Coordinates

Bring coding and math together with this fun Pumpkin Patch Game complete coding guide! Students use Microsoft Make Code Arcade to build a game where a shovel moves across a grid to find hidden pumpkins. Along the way, they learn about coordinates, events, loops, and conditionals in a hands-on, block-based coding environment.

What is Included:

• Step-by-step student-friendly coding guide (blocks & Python convertible)
• Clear screen-shots and instructions for building the game in Make Code Arcade
• Explanations of key coding concepts (variables, events, rows/columns, sequences)
• Opportunities for testing, debugging, and extending the game
• Ideas for classroom discussion and student challenges

Skills Students Will Learn:

• Using row and column coordinates to move a sprite on a grid
• Writing simple event-driven code (move with arrow keys, dig with A button)
• Applying conditional logic (if pumpkin is found → score point; else → lose life)
• Debugging and improving their own code
• Making cross-curricular links between math (coordinates) and computer science

Perfect For:

• KS2 Primary Learners (Y2-Y6)
• Computer Science, Technology, or STEM classes
• Cross-curricular Maths + Coding activities
• After-school clubs or enrichment projects

Why Teachers Love It:

• Ready-to-use guide that is easy to follow, even for beginners
• Encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity
• Students can customize their game (tile maps, sprites, effects)
• Aligned with key coding concepts for primary school children
• Give your students the excitement of coding their own video game while mastering coordinate grids!

File Types PDF walk through + student tasks