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Build Pac-Man Game With JavaScript

Offered By: Traversy Media via YouTube

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Javascript Courses Game Development Courses Sound Effects Courses Collision Detection Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn to build a version of the classic Pac-Man game using JavaScript in this comprehensive video tutorial. Start with an introduction to the finished game, then dive into setting up starter files and a development server. Progress through scaffolding the index.js file, creating the GameBoard class, implementing the Pac-Man character, and developing ghost movement functions. Master collision detection, implement game over scenarios, and add scoring elements like dots and power pills. Finally, enhance the gaming experience by incorporating sound effects. Access starter files and the finished game on GitHub, and explore additional resources on the Weibenfalk YouTube channel.

Syllabus

- Introduction.
- Part I - The finished game.
- Part II - Starter files & Dev server.
- Part III - index.js scaffolding & setup.
- Part IV - GameBoard class - Part I.
- Part V - Pacman class.
- Part VI - GameBoard class - Part II.
- Part VII - Ghosts & move function.
- Part VIII - Collision & Game Over.
- Part IX - Dots, Powerpill & score.
- Part X - Sound effects.


Taught by

Traversy Media

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