M6 Lessons 1-3

What is a tilemap in MakeCode Arcade?

• A) A tool for creating characters in a game

• B) A big map or grid used to create the world of your video game

• C) A programming language for game development

• D) A type of game controller

What are 'tiles' in the context of a tilemap in MakeCode Arcade?

• A) The characters in the video game

• B) The levels or stages of the game

• C) Little squares used to represent different parts of the game like ground, walls, or water

• D) The enemies or obstacles in the game

Why do we use a tilemap in game design?

• To make the game more difficult

• To save time by using tiles to build a game world

• To limit the number of characters in the game

• To increase the file size of the game

What should you do after making your tilemap to see how it looks and works?

• Delete it and start over

• Put your game character in it to test it out

• Share it on social media

• Print it out

Where do you find the 'Tilemap' block to start creating your custom tile(s)?

• Under the 'Gallery' category

• Under the 'Scene' category

• Under the 'My Tiles' category

• Under the 'Done' category

What should you click on to begin designing your own tile in the Tilemap Editor?

• The 'Done' button

• The 'Gallery' button

• The '+' sign

• The 'My Tiles' button

After creating a custom tile, how do you use it in your Tilemap?

• Select it from the 'Gallery' and place it anywhere

• Select it from the tile set and click on the grid in the Tilemap Editor

• Drag and drop it from the 'My Tiles' section

• Use the 'Done' button to automatically place it

Why is the 'on sprite overlaps tile' block useful in MakeCode Arcade games?

• It changes the game's background music

• It makes the game fun and interactive by letting things happen when your character steps on certain spots

• It increases the difficulty of the game

• It allows the character to fly over obstacles

What can stepping on a special tile in a game do?

• It can only make the player jump super high.

• It can end the game if the tile is a lava pit.

• It can only bring in a big boss to fight.

• It can make different parts of your game do special things, like jumping super high or ending the game if it's a lava pit.

Where can you find the overlap tile block to set up in your workspace?

• In the "Tilemap" section.

• Under the "Player" category.

• In the "Scene" category.

• In the "Game" category.