Peach racer - Code a side-scrolling racing game​

Calling all future game developers!

In this activity, you'll learn to code an old school arcade game by completing tutorials that create a side-scrolling racing game with obstacles to overcome, before getting to the finish line. Participants have an opportunity to customize this game by designing their own background scene, sprites, and obstacles.

• Audience: Students ages 9-13 with an interest in STEM and interactive learning experiences.
• Length: 1.5 hours
• Learning objectives for learners
  • Develop their creativity, computational thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate and collaborate with others.
  • Use MakeCode Arcade to develop and test algorithms to solve a problem.

Get started – visit Peach Racer arcade​

Ready to code an old school arcade game? Get started at ​Peach Racer Arcade

Activity walkthrough

Download instruction materials

• Instructor facilitation guide for leading this activity with a group of kids.

• Take your Peach racer home!