Path Program
Ranger Level
Level #4
$229/mo
$270/mo
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Overview
The Ranger Level is an exciting 20-week adventure where students design and develop their very own space-themed arcade game using Python and Pygame. This level takes what they learned in Explorer and applies it to building a full game, step by step. Kids learn real game development practices—writing, testing, and debugging code—while reinforcing core programming concepts. By the end, each student will have a fully playable game complete with a spaceship, meteors, power-ups, sound effects, and a scoring system.
Key Concepts
Game Loops and Frame Rate Control
Sprites, Animation, and Movement
Collision Detection and Object Management
Shooting Mechanics and Projectile Handling
Scoring Systems and Game States
Sound Effects and Music Integration
User Interfaces and Game Over Screens
Debugging and Game Optimization
Creativity through Game Design Elements
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking through Debugging Challenges
Persistence in Problem-Solving
Creativity in Game Design
Logical Sequencing and Organization
Confidence in Presenting Completed Projects
Outcomes
Develop a fully playable video game in Python with Pygame.
Apply programming concepts like loops, functions, lists, and conditionals in real projects.
Understand how professional games handle movement, collision detection, scoring, and states.
Gain practical experience with debugging and optimization.
Build confidence by showcasing a finished, working game to peers and family.
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