Burstin’ Balloons

  • name: Burstin’ Balloons
  • description: Create a simple carnival game where you click quickly to try to burst a balloon before time runs out.
  • infoUrl: skillmap/educator-info/balloon-map-info
  • bannerUrl: /static/skillmap/balloon/balloon3.gif
  • backgroundurl: /static/skillmap/backgrounds/mouse-comp.gif
  • primarycolor: #ffffff
  • secondarycolor: #fff53d
  • tertiarycolor: #96ecfd
  • completednodecolor: #4a8397
  • highlightcolor: #ff0000
  • allowcodecarryover: true
  • tags: easy, beginner, carnival

burstin-balloons

  • layout: manual

balloon1

  • allowcodecarryover: false

  • name: Create a Clicker

  • type: tutorial
  • description: Learn to use MakeCode Arcade and create a simple clicker game.
  • tags: easy, intro, points, clicker
  • next: balloon2
  • url: /skillmap/balloon/balloon1
  • imageUrl: /static/skillmap/balloon/balloon1.gif
  • position: -1 2

balloon2

  • name: Burst Your Balloon
  • type: tutorial
  • description: Add a balloon that inflates as you click! You’ll be shocked to see how full it gets before time runs out. Double-click the first level to start.
  • tags: easy, clicker, sprite, events
  • next: balloon3
  • url: /skillmap/balloon/balloon2
  • imageUrl: /static/skillmap/balloon/balloon2.gif
  • position: 0 2

balloon3

  • name: Pump it Up
  • type: tutorial
  • description: Add a carnival character to pump up your balloon! Can you beat the clock?
  • tags: easy, clicker, sprite, buttons
  • next: balloon4
  • url: /skillmap/balloon/balloon3
  • imageUrl: /static/skillmap/balloon/balloon3.gif
  • position: 1 2

balloon4

  • name: Two Player Party
  • type: tutorial
  • description: Remove your timer and add a second player to create a real-life competition!
  • tags: easy, clicker, sprite, buttons, multiplayer
  • next: balloon-cert
  • url: /skillmap/balloon/balloon4
  • imageUrl: /static/skillmap/balloon/balloon4.gif
  • position: 2 2

balloon-cert

  • name: Congrats!
  • kind: completion
  • type: certificate
  • url: /static/skillmap/certificates/balloon-cert.pdf
  • imageUrl: /static/skillmap/certificates/balloon-cert.png
  • showMultiplayerShare: true
  • position: 2 3
  • actions:
  • rewards:
    • certificate:
      • url: /static/skillmap/certificates/balloon-cert.pdf
      • preview: /static/skillmap/certificates/balloon-cert.png
    • completion-badge:
      • image: /static/badges/badge-balloon.png
      • name: Balloon Race