Create Your First Game
Design characters, mechanics and stories, then build a real game in MakeCode Arcade.
- 50
Lesson 1
What Makes a Good Game?
Explore core game elements like goals, obstacles, feedback, and what keeps players hooked.
- 60
Lesson 2
Game Characters
Design memorable protagonists, enemies, and NPCs with distinct roles, visuals, and stats.
- 60
Lesson 3
Game Mechanics
Master the rules, physics, and systems that dictate how players interact with the game world.
- 70
Lesson 4
Storytelling
Craft compelling game narratives through environmental storytelling, quests, and branch points.
- 75
Lesson 5
Introduction to Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
Get familiar with the MakeCode Arcade interface, sprite blocks, game loops, and coordinate systems.
- 90
Lesson 6
Build Your First Game
Combine sprites, tilemaps, collectibles, and win/loss conditions into a working arcade game.
- 100
Lesson 7
Test and Improve Your Game
Find bugs, balance difficulty, collect player feedback, and polish your game to perfection.