Python Game Design Level 3: A Coding Quest Through Darkmire
Learn Python for kids through epic game design! Code character movement, animation, collisions, health bars, and more. Perfect for beginners interested in Python coding, game development, and interactive storytelling.
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. includedAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 6
Beginner Level
What will be taught? Students will dive into the world of Python game design by building an exciting, multi-level adventure game where they help a hero named Zonan navigate magical realms, battle enemies, and recover a lost gem—all while mastering core coding skills. What topics will you cover? The course covers animation, keyboard controls, collision detection, conditionals, dictionaries, arithmetic for game mechanics, visual effects like health meters, and how to design game levels that respond to player actions. How is your class structured? The class unfolds over 8 creative missions, each one themed as a new chapter in Zonan’s quest. Every class introduces a key Python concept, followed by a fun hands-on activity where learners code game features, test them in real time, and level up their coding skills. How will you teach? Teaching is done through storytelling, live code-alongs, and interactive challenges. Students learn by building, playing, and debugging their own game scenes, guided by the instructor every step of the way. What's your teaching style? The instructor brings high energy, lots of encouragement, and a game-based learning approach that keeps students excited. Each lesson feels like a mix of an epic story and a live coding mission, where creativity and logic come together. How much will learners get to interact with you? Learners interact constantly through coding demos, real-time feedback, class discussions, and collaborative problem-solving. The instructor offers guidance during every activity, answers questions on the spot, and celebrates each coding win with the class.
Learning Goals
Learn to build interactive games using Python and real-time animation.
Understand and apply coding concepts like conditionals, loops, dictionaries, and collision detection.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
The Kingdom of Darkmire
- Begin Zonan’s journey by creating an animated character using loadAnimation()
- Learn how to use helper functions to organize game code
- Set the stage with a mysterious kingdom full of dark magic
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Enchanted Bridge
- Use keyDown() to control Zonan’s movement with the keyboard
- Apply conditionals to help Zonan cross a shifting magical bridge
- Learn to program basic platforming logic and reactions
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Secret Cavern
- Use helper functions to build structured, reusable code
- Add collectible objects and basic interactions
- Help Zonan search for clues deep inside a glowing cavern
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Cloud Surfer
- Apply gravity and collision detection to help Zonan jump on clouds
- Collect light energy and avoid shadow traps
- Program a score system based on collectibles
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Laptop with working internet, Pen and Paper.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Our teachers are experts in AI, Python, and Mathematics, with hands-on experience in computer vision, machine learning, and coding education. They have worked on real-world AI projects and specialise in making complex topics engaging and accessible for young learners. Through interactive lessons, problem-solving, and hands-on projects, they ensure students not only understand key concepts but also apply them in creative and meaningful ways—whether training an AI model or building a fun game.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
2-4 learners per class