Build a Scratch Game: Catch the Star

Difficulty: Beginner
Time: 30–60 minutes

What You’ll Need:

• A computer or laptop

• Internet access

• A free Scratch account

Project Overview:
Create a simple interactive game where your character moves to catch falling stars and earn points.

Instructions:

1. Go to Scratch and click “Create” to start a new project.

2. Delete the default sprite if you want, or customize it (you can keep the cat!).

3. Add a new sprite (this will be your “star”) and position it at the top of the screen.

4. Code your player movement:

   • Select your main character

   • Use “when green flag clicked”

   • Add blocks so the character moves left and right using arrow keys

5. Make the star fall:

   • Select the star sprite

   • Use a loop (like “forever”)

   • Make the star move downward continuously

   • When it reaches the bottom, send it back to the top at a random position

6. Add scoring:

   • Create a variable called “Score”

   • Add code so when the character touches the star:

     • Score increases by 1

     • The star resets to the top

7. Test your game by clicking the green flag and playing it.

Challenge Extension:

• Add multiple stars

• Increase speed over time

• Add a timer or “game over” screen