Adding a new level

Finalizing Game

By Yasmeen Ahmad

How to Create a Level 2 in a Scratch Game:

To create a second level in a Scratch game, you need to change the backdrop, reset variables, and add new challenges. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Create the First Level (If Not Done Already)

Before making Level 2, ensure you have:
✅ A player sprite that moves with keyboard controls.
✅ A goal or condition that determines when Level 1 ends (e.g., reaching a certain score or touching a finish line).
✅ A backdrop for Level 1.

Step 2: Add a New Backdrop for Level 2

1️⃣ Click Backdrops in the Stage section.
2️⃣ Choose a new backdrop from the Scratch library or upload/draw your own.
3️⃣ Rename the backdrop to Level 2 to make it easier to manage.

Step 3: Create a Condition to Switch to Level 2

You need to detect when the player should move to the next level. This could be based on:

• Reaching a score (e.g., 10 points).

• Touching a specific object (e.g., a flag or door).

Hint on the next page

You can use this algorithm as a hint for your code:
when green flag clicked

set [score v] to (0) // Reset the score when the game starts

switch backdrop to [Level 1 v]

forever

if <(score) = [10]> then

switch backdrop to [Level 2 v] // Change backdrop when score reaches 10

broadcast [Level 2 Start v] // Notify other sprites that Level 2 has started

Step 4: Adjust the Game for Level 2

Now that the backdrop changes, you can make Level 2 different from Level 1 by:
✅ Adding more obstacles – Increase difficulty by making enemies faster.
✅ Changing gravity or movement – For example, increase speed when Level 2 starts.
✅ Creating new collectibles – Make the player collect different items in Level 2.

Step 5: Reset Important Variables

When transitioning to Level 2, reset or modify values so the game continues smoothly:
✅ Position the player at the correct starting point
✅ Reset the timer (if using one)

Step 6: Test & Debug

✔ Click the Green Flag to start the game and see if Level 2 loads correctly.
✔ Ensure the transition works smoothly (e.g., does the backdrop change at the right time?).
✔ Check if the score or conditions reset properly.