MakeCode Arcade Coding Guide Space Kitty

Space Kitty Laser Blaster | Make Code Arcade Coding Project

Bring game development to life with this block-based coding challenge!
In Space Kitty Laser Blaster, students control a flying kitten that fires lasers with limited ammo! Along the way, they will explore coding concepts like loops, variables, and conditions while building confidence through structured, creative tasks.

What is Included

Fully-coded Make Code Arcade project (blocks mode)
Student-friendly walk through (game play guide + learning prompts)
PRIME-aligned task sheets. Predict, Run, Investigate, Modify/Make, Explain
Extension challenges for early finishers & advanced learners
Vocabulary list + coding games for vocabulary development
Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Understand input/output systems and event-driven programming
Use loops, variables, and conditions to control game play
Explore projectile mechanics & sprite behaviors
Strengthen debugging skills & logical thinking
Build confidence through scaffolded, creative coding tasks
Teaching Approach “The PRIME Model”

Predict what the code will do
Run and test the project
️ Investigate how features work
Modify & Make changes to improve game play
Explain how the game works (teach a peer)
Perfect For

Primary Key Stages
Computer Science lessons & enrichment clubs
In-class teaching, flipped learning, or self-paced study
File Types

Walk through + student tasks