# MakeCode Arcade: Sparky Invaders ## Overview https://youtu.be/jbIPN1pgUV4 Pew pew pew! You can make your own _Space Invaders_-esque shooting game with an Adafruit twist: _Sparky Invaders_! Our own Blue Smoke Monster wants to destroy as many sensitive IC (integrated circuit) chips with his ESD (electrostatic discharge) bolts as possible. Learn how to use MakeCode Arcade to create the gameplay code, graphics, and sounds for this fun, simple game. Then transfer the game to your Pybadge or Pygamer to play it on the go, hand-held style. ## Parts ### Adafruit PyGamer Starter Kit [Adafruit PyGamer Starter Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4277) **Please note: you may get a royal blue _or_ purple case with your starter kit (they're both lovely colors)** What fits in your pocket, is fully Open Source, and can run CircuitPython, MakeCode Arcade or Arduino games you write yourself? That's right,... 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Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4242) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4242/guides) ![Angled shot of Adafruit PyGamer for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython or Arduino.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4242-00.jpg) ### Adafruit PyBadge for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino [Adafruit PyBadge for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4200) What's the size of a credit card and can run CircuitPython, MakeCode Arcade or Arduino? That's right, its the **Adafruit PyBadge!** We wanted to see how much we could cram into a ​3 3⁄8 × ​2 1⁄8 inch rounded rectangle, to make an all-in-one dev board with... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4200) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4200/guides) ![Angled shot of a Adafruit PyBadge for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4200-01.jpg) ### Adafruit PyBadge LC - MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino [Adafruit PyBadge LC - MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3939) What's the size of a credit card and can run CircuitPython, MakeCode Arcade or Arduino even when you're on a budget? That's right, it's the  **Adafruit PyBadge LC!**  We wanted to see how much we could cram into a ​3 3⁄8 × ​2 1⁄8 inch... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3939) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3939/guides) ![Angled Shot of Adafruit PyBadge - Low Cost. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3939-05.jpg) ### Adafruit Circuit Playground Lanyard [Adafruit Circuit Playground Lanyard](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3987) We've got our Circuit Playground friends on [lunchboxes](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3437), [posters](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=posters), [puzzle](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3817),  In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3987) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3987/guides) ![Pink lanyard with Adafruit characters and metal hooks at ends](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3987-00.jpg) ### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7V 350mAh [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7V 350mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2750) Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 350mAh for a total of about 1.3 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery, In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2750) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2750/guides) ![Angled shot of a rectangular lipo battery with a 2-pin JST connector. The battery specs are listed on the body: 3.7V 250mAh.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/2750-05.jpg) ### Mini Oval Speaker - 8 Ohm 1 Watt [Mini Oval Speaker - 8 Ohm 1 Watt](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3923) Hear the good news! This wee speaker is a great addition to any audio project where you need 8 ohm impedance and 1W or less of power. We particularly like this speaker as it is small and comes with nice skinny wires with a connector on the end. It has a handy... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3923) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3923/guides) ![Small, black, oval speaker with Pico Blade connector.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3923-06.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/makecode-arcade-sparky-invaders/setup.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit PyGamer Starter Kit [Adafruit PyGamer Starter Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4277) **Please note: you may get a royal blue _or_ purple case with your starter kit (they're both lovely colors)** What fits in your pocket, is fully Open Source, and can run CircuitPython, MakeCode Arcade or Arduino games you write yourself? That's right,... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4277) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4277/guides) ### Adafruit PyGamer for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython or Arduino [Adafruit PyGamer for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython or Arduino](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4242) What fits in your pocket, is fully Open Source, and can run CircuitPython, MakeCode Arcade or Arduino games you write yourself? That's right, it's the **Adafruit PyGamer!** We wanted to make an entry-level gaming handheld for DIY gaming, and maybe a little... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4242) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4242/guides) ### Adafruit PyBadge for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino [Adafruit PyBadge for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4200) What's the size of a credit card and can run CircuitPython, MakeCode Arcade or Arduino? That's right, its the **Adafruit PyBadge!** We wanted to see how much we could cram into a ​3 3⁄8 × ​2 1⁄8 inch rounded rectangle, to make an all-in-one dev board with... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4200) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4200/guides) ### Adafruit PyBadge LC - MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino [Adafruit PyBadge LC - MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3939) What's the size of a credit card and can run CircuitPython, MakeCode Arcade or Arduino even when you're on a budget? That's right, it's the  **Adafruit PyBadge LC!**  We wanted to see how much we could cram into a ​3 3⁄8 × ​2 1⁄8 inch... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3939) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3939/guides) ### Adafruit Circuit Playground Lanyard [Adafruit Circuit Playground Lanyard](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3987) We've got our Circuit Playground friends on [lunchboxes](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3437), [posters](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=posters), [puzzle](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3817),  In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3987) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3987/guides) ### Pink and Purple Braided USB A to Micro B Cable - 2 meter long [Pink and Purple Braided USB A to Micro B Cable - 2 meter long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4148) This cable is super-fashionable with a woven pink and purple Blinka-like pattern! First let's talk about the cover and over-molding. We got these in custom colors, and if you _have_ to have visible cables, then you might as well have the nicest fabric-bound... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4148) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4148/guides) ### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7V 350mAh [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7V 350mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2750) Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 350mAh for a total of about 1.3 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery, In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2750) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2750/guides) ### Mini Oval Speaker - 8 Ohm 1 Watt [Mini Oval Speaker - 8 Ohm 1 Watt](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3923) Hear the good news! This wee speaker is a great addition to any audio project where you need 8 ohm impedance and 1W or less of power. We particularly like this speaker as it is small and comes with nice skinny wires with a connector on the end. It has a handy... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3923) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3923/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit PyBadge and PyBadge LC](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pybadge.md) - [Introducing Adafruit PyGamer](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pygamer.md) - [Re-MakeCode the Classics: Arkanoid](https://learn.adafruit.com/re-makecode-the-classics-arkanoid.md) - [Wakanda Forever Game](https://learn.adafruit.com/wakanda-forever-game.md) - [MakeCode Arcade Platformer Level Design](https://learn.adafruit.com/makecode-arcade-platform-level.md) - [Creating Custom Symbol Fonts for Adafruit GFX Library](https://learn.adafruit.com/creating-custom-symbol-font-for-adafruit-gfx-library.md) - [Saving CircuitPython Bitmaps and Screenshots](https://learn.adafruit.com/saving-bitmap-screenshots-in-circuitpython.md) - [Trash Panda 2: Garbage Day](https://learn.adafruit.com/trash-panda-2-dumpster-dive.md) - [How to Hack NES ROMs to Add Your Own Sprites](https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-hack-roms-to-add-your-own-sprites.md) - [Arcada Animated GIF Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-animated-gif-display.md) - [CircuitPython Turtle Graphics](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-turtle-graphics.md) - [PyGamer - Gaming Handheld Crank](https://learn.adafruit.com/gaming-handheld-crank.md) - [PixelDust Digital Sand Demos for Arcada](https://learn.adafruit.com/pixeldust-digital-sand-demos-for-arcada.md) - [Playing Arduboy Games on Arcada](https://learn.adafruit.com/playing-arduboy-games-on-arcada.md) - [Custom Color Palettes for MakeCode Arcade Games](https://learn.adafruit.com/custom-color-palettes-for-makecode-arcade-games.md) - [CPX Mystery Dreidel](https://learn.adafruit.com/cpx-mystery-dreidel.md) - [Best Beginner Boards for Teachers](https://learn.adafruit.com/best-beginner-boards-for-teachers.md)