Share a game you've made on Scratch
Create a short Scratch game, test it, and share the project link with classmates while describing controls and design choices in a short summary.
About this tutorial
Create a short Scratch game, test it, and share the project link with classmates while describing controls and design choices in a short summary.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Log into your Scratch account.
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Click Create to start a new project.
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Remove the default sprite if you want a different main character.
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Use the Paint or Choose tool to make or pick your main character sprite.
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Add scripts so the sprite moves with arrow keys using when [key] pressed and change x by or change y by blocks.
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Create a backdrop and add at least one goal or obstacle sprite.
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Step 7
Add a score or win/lose condition using a variable and if touching [sprite] then change score by or broadcast blocks.
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Add a sound or visual effect for when the player scores or loses.
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Click the green flag to play and test one full round of your game.
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Make one improvement to fix a problem you noticed during testing.
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Write a short 1-2 sentence summary that explains the controls and one design choice you made.
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Click the orange Share button on Scratch to publish your project.
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Send the project link to your classmates using your class chat or email with your short summary.
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Post your published project link on DIY.org so everyone can see and try your finished creation.
Fun facts
How do I create, test, and share a short Scratch game with my classmates?
To share your Scratch game, finish and test it by clicking the green flag and fixing bugs. Add clear instructions and a short design summary in the project notes describing controls, goals, and choices. Click Share on the project page, then copy the project URL. Paste the link into your class chat, learning platform, or email with the short summary. Optionally add your project to a class studio and ask classmates to leave constructive comments or remixes.
What materials do I need to make and share a Scratch project?
You'll need a device (computer, Chromebook, or tablet) with internet access, and a free Scratch account to save and share projects. A mouse and keyboard make coding easier; headphones or speakers help test audio. Keep pencil and paper for storyboarding, plus screenshots or images if you want custom sprites. Finally, use your class communication tool (Google Classroom, email, or messaging) to send the project link to classmates and teachers.
What ages is this Scratch game activity suitable for?
Scratch is best for children about 8–16 years old who can read and follow basic instructions, though younger kids (5–7) can join with adult guidance. Older teens and adults can build more advanced games. Adjust complexity by simplifying controls, using guided templates, or adding levels. For classroom sharing, ensure students have basic keyboard/mouse skills, reading ability, and adult or teacher supervision when needed.
What safety steps should I follow when sharing Scratch projects with a class?
Before sharing, remove personal information from sprite names, backdrops, and project notes. Keep projects unshared while testing, then add a brief summary and control instructions before you click Share. Use teacher-managed studios or class platforms so only classmates see projects, and check comment and remix settings to prevent unwanted messages. Teach children to be respectful in descriptions and to report bullying; follow your school’s privacy guidelines when distributing links.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use if we don't have a Scratch account or reliable internet to publish and share the project?
Use Scratch Desktop to build and test your game offline, save the .sb3 project file to your computer, and later upload or email that file instead of using the orange Share button and DIY.org posting.
My sprite doesn't move when I press arrow keys or the score never changes—what should I check?
Verify you used the correct when [key] pressed blocks connected to change x by or change y by with the right positive or negative values and that you start scripts with when green flag clicked or run them in a loop, and ensure your score variable was created, initialized, and the if touching [sprite] block that changes the score is inside a running script.
How can this activity be adjusted for different age groups?
For younger kids simplify by using the Choose tool for a ready sprite, only arrow key movement, one goal sprite and no variables, while older kids can add variables, broadcasts, clones for obstacles, timers, multiple levels, and make the improvement step more challenging.
What are quick ways to personalize or extend the game after the basic version is working?
Paint custom sprites and backdrops, add extra goals or obstacles using clones, trigger a sound or visual effect when if touching [sprite] occurs, use broadcast to show a win/lose screen, and then republish the improved project link to class chat and DIY.org.