KODU Capture the Flag

Create a Capture the Flag Game

• Design two team bases with flags.

• Program AI teammates and opponents.

• Add win conditions when a flag is captured.

Part 1

Planning and Design Constraints

1. Review of KODU Basics:

   • Quick recap of key features, such as creating objects, paths, and programming behaviors.

2. Introduction to the Task:

   • Explain the "Capture the Flag" game concept.

   • Show an example of a simple Capture the Flag game built in KODU.

3. Define Design Constraints:
   Students must adhere to the following constraints:

   • Bases:

     • Design two team bases, each distinct in layout and visual style.

     • Include at least three obstacles (e.g., walls, trees, or barriers).

   • Flags:

     • Place a flag object in each base.

   • AI Characters:

     • Create at least one AI teammate and one AI opponent for each team.

     • AI behaviors must include basic actions such as guarding the flag and pursuing the opposing team’s flag.

   • Win Conditions:

     • Program the game to trigger a win when a flag is captured and brought back to the home base.

4. Sketch Designs:

   • Students sketch their base layouts, pathways, and key object placements on paper.

Part 2: Building the Environment in KODU

1. Environment Setup:

   • Students begin building their game environments in KODU based on their sketches.

   • Incorporate pathways and obstacles as per the design constraints.

2. Feedback and Revision:

   • Teachers or peers review the designs to ensure the constraints are met.

   • Provide suggestions for improvement, focusing on balance and playability.

Part 3: Programming AI Teammates and Opponents

1. AI Teammates:

   • Demonstrate how to program AI teammates to:

     • Seek and retrieve the opponent's flag.

     • Avoid obstacles and opponents.

2. AI Opponents:

   • Program AI opponents to:

     • Guard their team's flag.

     • Chase and tag intruders.

3. Student Activity:

   • Students program the behaviors for AI teammates and opponents.

Part 4: Programming Win Conditions and Testing

1. Win Conditions:

   • Guide students to program the win condition:

     • When a flag is brought to the base, a message (e.g., “Team A Wins!”) is displayed, and the game ends.

2. Testing and Debugging:

   • Students test their games, ensuring all elements function correctly.

   • Debug any issues with guidance from the teacher.

Part 5: Showcase and Reflection

1. Showcase:

   • Students present their games to the class, explaining their design choices and gameplay mechanics.

2. Reflection:

   • Discuss the challenges faced in adhering to design constraints.

   • Encourage students to share what they learned about balancing creativity with problem-solving.

Assessment

• Formative: Observe students’ progress during the building and programming phases.

• Summative: Evaluate the final game based on:

  • Adherence to design constraints.

  • Creativity in base designs and obstacle placement.

  • Functionality of AI teammates and opponents.

  • Proper implementation of win conditions.

This lesson promotes creativity, logical thinking, and teamwork while allowing students to apply their KODU programming skills in a structured yet open-ended project.