Project 5: Maze Runner

:white_check_mark: Success
Mission Control

Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 stars)
Sessions: 2 classes
What you'll build: A magical maze game where your hero runs through physics-powered worlds! Watch objects bounce, slide, and fall like real life!

:emoji:️ Your Game Adventure

What Should Your Maze Runner Include?

:star2: Your Game Powers

Physics Magic :sparkles:

• Bouncy Hero: Falls down like real!
• Solid Walls: Nothing goes through!
• Sliding Objects: Things slip and slide!
• Gravity Fun: Make things heavy or light!

Many Levels :video_game:

• Level One: Easy start maze
• Level 2: Trickier paths
• Level 3: Super challenge!
• Secret Level: Can you find it?

:hammer_and_wrench: Day One: Build Your Physics World

Step One: Start Your Project

1. Click this magic link: Maze Runner Project
2. Press "Remix" button
3. Name your game!

:bulb: Helper Hint!

Physics makes things fall down! Just like dropping a ball! :emoji:

Step 2: Turn On Physics Magic

Find the "start physics" block! This turns on gravity!

:bulb: Helper Hint!

Physics is like magic! It makes things:

• Fall down (gravity!) :emoji:
• Bounce off walls! :emoji:
• Slide around! :emoji:

Step 3: Make Your Hero Bouncy

Your hero needs physics power!

1. Find "set active" block
2. Put it under "when game starts"
3. Your hero can fall now!

Step 4: Build Solid Walls

Walls need to be super strong!

1. Click on wall actor
2. Add "set active" block
3. Add "set static" block
4. Now walls don't move!

:bulb: Helper Hint!

Static means "stays still"! Perfect for walls! :emoji:

Step 5: Pick Your Shape

Make things round or square!

• Circle shape: For balls and heroes!
• Rectangle shape: For walls and floors!

:white_check_mark: Success
Day 1 Complete! :tada:

Amazing job! Your physics world is alive! Tomorrow we add more levels!

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:video_game: Day 2: Add More Levels!

Step 6: Create New Levels

Time to build more mazes!

1. Click menu button (⋮)
2. Press "Add New Level"
3. Name it "Level 2"
4. Draw new maze!

:bulb: Helper Hint!

Each level needs a start and finish! :emoji:

Step 7: Connect Your Levels

Make hero jump to next level!

1. Find "set level to" block
2. Put in finish area code
3. Hero teleports to Level 2!

Step 8: Bring Your Hero Along

Don't forget your hero!

1. Use "set level with actors"
2. Pick your hero actor
3. Hero comes to new level!

:video_game: Level Up! Make It Awesome!

Easy Ideas :star2:

• Add coins to collect! :emoji:
• Make walls colorful! :emoji:
• Add finish flag! :emoji:

Medium Ideas ⭐⭐

• Moving platforms! :emoji:
• Jumping pads! :emoji:
• Timer challenge! :alarm_clock:

Super Ideas ⭐⭐⭐

• Secret doors! :emoji:
• Gravity switch! :emoji:
• Boss level! :emoji:

:bulb: Helper Hint!

Start simple! Add one cool thing at a time! :dart:

Step 9: Add Special Blocks

Make your maze magical!

1. When hero touches coin = Add point!
2. When hero hits spikes = Start over!
3. When timer runs out = Try again!

Step 10: Test Everything!

Play your game lots!

1. Press play button ▶️
2. Try each level
3. Fix any bugs
4. Have friends play!

:white_check_mark: Success
:emoji: Day 2 Complete! You're a Game Master! :emoji:

WOW! You made a real physics game with many levels! Your maze is AMAZING!

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:books: Teacher's Guide

Before Class

1. Open this link: Maze Runner Project
2. Students remix the project
3. Review L18 Maze Runner Tutorial

During Class

1. Day One: Focus on physics setup (Steps 1-5)
2. Day 2: Build multiple levels (Steps 6-10)
3. Use L18 Maze Runner Slides for explanations

Physics Fun Facts! :emoji:

• Gravity pulls things down!
• Walls can be super strong!
• Objects bounce and slide!

:trophy: Submit Your Amazing Game!

When You're Done:

1. Save your game :emoji:
2. Copy your game link :link:
3. Submit it here! :emoji:

:warning: Remember! Test your game before submitting! Make sure all levels work! :video_game: