Pong

Objectives:

• You will use Scratch to create Pong
• The Pong game will require that you use math, variables, conditionals, and loops!

Resources:

• Wikipedia - Pong
• Pong Game

Pong Directions:

• Paddles
  • Paddle on the left that is controllable with S and W keys
  • Paddle on the right that is controllable with Up and Down keys
• Background has a “net” or a dashed line through the middle
• Ball moves across the screen and bounces:
  • When it hits a paddle
  • Top and bottom of screen
• Resetting the ball’s placement
  • 1st time – randomize direction
  • Every other time, direct towards player who just scored
• Score board at the top
  • When ball passes the right edge of the screen, left player gets point
  • When ball passes the left edge of the screen, right player gets point
  • If either player hits 10 points, then they win
• Sound
  • When the ball hits a paddle
  • When the ball bounces off the wall
  • When the ball goes beyond the screen

Grading Rubric:

• 2 pts - right paddle moves up and down with keyboard
• 2 pts - ball bounces properly off the right paddle
• 2 pts - left paddle moves up and down with keyboard
• 2 pts - ball bounces properly off the left paddle
• 2 pts - Player 1 and Player 2 points are tracked and displayed properly