Gamestar Mechanic Jr.

Updated 12/28/18

First time? Here's how to get started! Ask your instructor for help if you need it.

1. Click the picture to the left to begin your registration or login.
2. On the Gamestar Mechanic Jr. homepage, click New Player.
3. On the next screen, click "I don't have a username".
4. Your username should be an animal followed by a 4-digit number (ex. cobra7531, tiger8935). Enter it in the box and press OK.
5. On the next screen, do not use the suggested password. Instead, your password should be the reverse of your username, number then animal (ex. 7531cobra, 8935tiger). You will need to enter the same password twice in the two boxes, then press OK.
6. On the next screen, select your favorite animal, favorite food, and favorite color of the choices listed. After making your choices, press OK.
7. Before moving on to begin, be sure to write down your username and password on the Student Login sheet your instructor will provide. Click Done once you are sure your login has been recorded.
8. The next screen will be your Gamestar Mechanic Jr. dashboard. Click Play Quests to get started with your first mission. Be sure to listen and pay attention to all your fellow game designers in Gamestar Jr. have to tell you about making games. Have fun!

First time? Here's how to get started! Ask your instructor for help if you need it.

1. Select "I'm a student" from the CS-First sign in screen. New students to the Game Design theme should press Enter Club Code. The code to use is 86s5-z3v0.
2. Answer all three questions Yes: location is TechBrainiacs, theme is Game Design, you need a username and password.
3. Do not go any further until you write down the username and password displayed on your screen. Ask for a Student Login sheet from your instructor if you haven't already been given one. You must also record your login information electronically using the link at the top of this page ("Click here to record your login information").
4. Click I'm Done, and then use your new username and password to sign in.
5. To skip the survey and go directly to your first project, click Activities & Badges along the top menu bar. Select Activity #1: Gaming Story, video 2. CS First and Scratch Overview.
6. Continue to follow the directions and watch the next videos to get started on your Gaming Story project. Have fun!

Click the CS-First/Scratch title at the top of this section to visit the CS-First/Scratch Game Design page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next. Have fun!

First time? Here's how to get started! Ask your instructor for help if you need it.

1. Click the top picture to the left to begin your registration.
2. Your username should be an animal followed by a 4-digit number (ex. cobra7531, tiger8935). Password should be the reverse, number then animal (ex. 7531cobra, 8935tiger). Confirm password means enter same password again. Password must be at least 8 characters long.
3. For email address, enter yourfirstname@tb.com (ex. jeremy@tb.com, jenny@tb.com). Confirm email address means enter same email again.
4. Uncheck "Allow comments and friending on my profile" and check "I agree to abide by the terms of service...". Finally, check "I'm not a robot" and press Register.
5. Before continuing, be sure to write down your username and password on your Student Login sheet. You must also record your login information electronically using the link at the top of this page ("Click here to record your login information").
6. Once that's done, you may Edit your Avatar.
7. When you are finished with your avatar and are ready to get started making games, click on the Sploder! logo to return to the home page and select Make a Game. Get started with the Retro Arcade Game Creator, but you will the chance to explore the other game types later. Have fun!

Click the Sploder title at the top of this section to visit the Sploder page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next. Have fun!

First time? Here's how to get started! Ask your instructor for help if you need it.

1. Your username should be an animal followed by a 4-digit number (ex. cobra7531, tiger8935). Password should be the reverse, number then animal (ex. 7531cobra, 8935tiger). Password confirmation means enter same password again. Password must be at least 8 characters long.
2. For email address, enter yourfirstname@tb.com (ex. jeremy@tb.com, jenny@tb.com). Confirm email address means enter same email again. Note: You may also use your school Google email address.
3. Leave "Yes, please sign me up for occasional updates" unchecked. Put a check in the "I am not a robot" box. Then press Sign Up.
4. Before continuing, be sure to write down your username and password on your Student Login sheet. You must also record your login information electronically using the link at the top of this page ("Click here to record your login information").
5. Follow the directions and click on the +New Game button. Make sure the Flowlab Tutorial project is selected and press OK.
6. Follow the directions to complete the tutorial and build your first Flowlab game. Have fun!

Click the Flowlab title at the top of this section to visit the Flowlab page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next. Have fun!