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Step-by-step tutorial. Create Donkey Kong-like game on Scratch.mit.edu

 Step 1: Getting Started

  • Go to scratch.mit.edu and sign in or create an account.
  • Click on the  “Create”. button to start a new project.

Step 2: Set Up the Stage

  • Click on the “Backdrops” tab and choose a backdrop. You can also upload your own backdrop if you prefer. 
  • Choose a suitable backdrop for your game. You can select something resembling a construction site or a jungle.

Step 3: Add Donkey Kong Sprite

  • Click on the “Choose a Sprite from Library” button and search for “Monkey”
  • Select the Monkey sprite from the library and click “OK” to add it to your project.
    • Extra: Download a transparent image of Donkey Kong from the web and upload it into your sprite library. 

Step 4: Code Kong’s Movement

  • Click on the Kong sprite to select it.
  • Drag out a “when green flag clicked” block from the Events category and attach it to the top of the scripting area.
  • Drag out a “forever” block from the Control category and attach it below the “when green flag clicked” block.
when green flag clicked forever

Step 5: Code Kong’s Movement

  • Click on the Kong sprite to select it.
  • Drag out a “when [space] key
  •  pressed” block from the Sensor category and attach it to the scripting area.
  • Inside the “when [space] key pressed” block, use “change y by 10” blocks from the Motion category to make Kong jump.

Gravity: 

  • To simulate gravity, drag  [wait .2 seconds] then [change y by -20]   

Step 6: Add Barrel Sprites

  • Download the Barrel file below and upload it as a sprite.
  • Position the barrels on the stage where you want them to appear.

Step 7: Code Barrel Movement

  • Click on the barrel sprites to select them.
  • Drag out a “when green flag clicked” block from the Events category and attach it to the top of the scripting area.
  • Drag out a “show” block from the Looks category and attach it below the “when green flag clicked” block.
  • Then, use “glide” blocks from the Motion category to make the barrels move down and across the screen.

Step 8: Code Barrel to End the Game


Step 8: Add Platforms

  • Click on the “Choose a Sprite from Library” button again and search for “line.”
  • Select the line sprites from the library and click “OK” to add them to your project.
  • Position the lines on the stage where Kong can climb and jump.

Step 9: Add Collectibles 

  • Click on the “Choose a Sprite from Library” button again and search for “banana” or “coin.”
  • Position the collectibles on the stage for Kong to collect.

Step 10: Test and Play Your Game

  • Click the green flag to test your game and make sure everything works as expected.
  • Use the arrow keys to control Kong and try to avoid the barrels while climbing and jumping on platforms.

Step 11: Customize and Enhance

  • Experiment with different sprites, backgrounds, and game mechanics to customize your Donkey Kong-like game further.
  • Add sound effects, animations, and scoring to make your game more engaging and exciting.

That’s it! You’ve created an easy Donkey Kong-like game on Scratch. Enjoy playing and customizing your game further!