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week1.day3.spaceInvadersPlanning

Instructions

1. Use this time to plan out how your group will build the MVP for a Space Invaders game.
   • Remember: you DON’T need to build out a completely functional game.
2. You will be creating a game that functions similar to the classic Space Invaders’ game.
3. First, wireframe with your game with your group
   • Consider what the user will see and interact with? Where should the ship be? Where should the enemies be?
   • Once done, present your wireframe to your instructional team for approval.
     • If your wireframe is not approved, make any necessary revisions and try again.
4. Once approved, plan out the tasks to be completed
   • Break down large tasks into smaller ones and assign these task accordingly
   • Here’s a rough outline to get your outline started (feel free to alter or expand on this!)
     • Make 1 ship
       • Make ship move with LEFT_ARROW, RIGHT_ARROW
     • Make 1 bullet that moves from bottom to the top
       • Create that bullet (circle) when spacebar pressed
       • Create that bullet at the proper location from the ship, wherever it is
     • Create 1 enemy (circle)
       • Have that enemy disappear when bullet hits it (see collision detection example)
       • Have the bullet disappear on hit, too
     • Create more enemies…
   • Be sure to assign who in your group is responsible for what
5. Once done, move onto the next phase!

Helpful Resources:

• Video of Space Invaders
• p5.js reference
• Space Invaders Rubric