Finish and polish your first Scratch game by adding sprites, sounds, scoring, simple levels, and debugging while testing playability and using creativity.



Step-by-step guide to finish your first Scratch game
Step 1
Open your Scratch project in the Scratch editor so you can continue where you left off.
Step 2
Click the green flag and play your game to see what already works and what needs finishing.
Step 3
Write down three improvements or features you want to add like new sprites sounds scoring or levels.
Step 4
Add or choose one new sprite from the library or draw one in the paint editor.
Step 5
Give that sprite movement by adding blocks for arrow keys or mouse control.
Step 6
Add or upload one sound effect into your project from the Sounds tab.
Step 7
Put a play sound block into a sprite script so the new sound plays during an action.
Step 8
Create a variable called Score in the Variables menu.
Step 9
Add a block that sets Score to 0 when the green flag is clicked.
Step 10
Add blocks that increase Score when the player collects an item or hits a target.
Step 11
Make a new backdrop to act as a simple second level or different game area.
Step 12
Add code that switches to the new backdrop when the player reaches the level goal.
Step 13
Play your game from start to finish and write down any bugs or parts that feel unfair.
Step 14
Fix one bug you found by changing blocks sprites or settings so the game works better.
Step 15
Share your finished Scratch game on DIY.org so everyone can see and play your creation.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!


Help!?
If I can't access the online Scratch editor or upload sounds, what can I use instead?
Use Scratch Desktop (offline) or ScratchJr on a tablet and choose sprites from the built‑in library or record/pick a sound in the Sounds tab instead of uploading.
My new sprite won't move or the sound doesn't play—what should I check?
Make sure you have the correct sprite selected when you add 'when [key] key pressed' or mouse-control blocks, place the 'play sound' block inside that sprite's script, and click the green flag so the 'set Score to 0' and other start scripts run.
How can I adapt this project for younger kids or older kids?
For younger kids, keep it simple by choosing a library sprite, adding one arrow-key movement block and a built-in sound, while older kids can implement the Score variable, create additional backdrops as new levels, and use broadcasts or cloning for advanced interactions.
What are quick ways to extend or personalize the game before sharing it?
Add extra costumes to animate your sprite, use clones to spawn more collectibles that increase Score, design an extra backdrop as a bonus level and add unique sounds in the Sounds tab, then share the finished project on DIY.org.
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Facts about Scratch programming for kids
🎵 Adding simple sounds and music makes actions feel satisfying — tiny audio cues hugely boost playability.
🐞 Playtesting and debugging are key: even pro game teams rely on player feedback to catch surprises and polish levels.
🔁 Scratch projects can be shared and remixed in the online community, letting others build on your game ideas.
🧩 Scratch uses block-based visual programming, so you snap code blocks together instead of typing lines of code.
🐱 The Scratch Cat is the default sprite and friendly mascot — it’s often the very first character kids program!


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