Win BIG in this Basketball, Computer Coding Mash Up!
Put your STEM skills to the test and create code to make Harry the Hawk dunk!
The competition’s top 3 finalists will win tickets to the Atlanta Hawks home game on March 30th vs. the Milwaukee Bucks where they will be acknowledged and the winning dunk will be performed on court!
The competition concluded March 18th at 11:59 p.m EST.
Competition is now closed. Stay tuned for winner announcements!
HOW IT WORKS
1) GET CODING
Learn how to code as you go, using the tutorial to build out your game.
2) SCHOOL UP
Learn how to take your game to the next level with some tips and tricks.
3) SUBMIT YOUR GAME
Competition is now closed. Stay tuned for winner announcements!
Check back for winner announcements!
Revisit the Make Code tutorial!
THE GAME
So what are you coding? Using the Microsoft MakeCode Arcade's block-based code editor, you will help Harry avoid pylons until the clock runs out, when you'll finish with a stylish dunk. But remember you can make it your own by getting creative with your code and animations! Even if you're new to coding, our tutorial guides you through the whole activity. Here are the game controls and an example of the finished game.
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TIPS & TRICKS
WALKTHROUGH
We'll walk you step by step through the tutorial for the Hawks and Microsoft Coded Dunk Challenge.
ANIMATION TIPS
Here are some tips for animating your dunk for the Hawks and Microsoft Coded Dunk Challenge.
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