This class is part 2 of my popular video game design class for beginner coders. Help your child learn more advanced coding techniques and about coding blocks not used in the first course. Part 2 of video game design focuses on using variables in different ways to create scoring, timers, checkpoints, and more.

• Students learn to use more advanced coding logic by utilizing PAGES available in the Kodu program.

• Students are introduced to variables in coding to create scoring in their games.

• Students learn how to create and code portals to teleport characters to different parts of the game map.

• Students learn how to add character transformation to their games, allowing a player to switch characters in the game.

• Students learn how to create checkpoints to save a players progress.

• Students learn to use sub-routines in their coding.

• Overall, students learn to create more complex and interesting games.

Important: Kodu currently only runs on Windows. Please test running Kodu prior to signing up for the class. Kodu is a free download. Simply Google "Kodu Game Lab." This course is designed for parents that want to help their kids (Ages 7-10) continue to learn more advanced coding in the Kodu program.

Student Support: After each video lesson, students complete an activity to help them practice what they learned. If students have trouble, there are pictures and a video review in the instructor solution.