# Trash Panda: The Game ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/077/017/medium800/gaming_trashPandaLogoBlowup.png?1560526956) https://youtu.be/et0Pn3pUBuI Trash Panda is everyone's favorite button mashing, brick dodging, crow avoiding, building climbing, pizza snarfing raccoon game! OK, we just made it, so maybe it isn't everyone's favorite _just_ yet, but we think soon it will be! Learn to create your own exciting action game [_based on actual real-life events_](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/13/us/mpr-raccoon-building-climb.html). You'll use MakeCode Arcade to craft the game, learning how to center the camera using null locators, spawn randomly timed obstacles, pizza power-ups, and set up button mashing input. Get Lynn the Trash Panda to the top of the building as fast as you can to save the day! ## Parts Featured ### 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 Starter Kit with PCB, enclosure, buttons, and storage bag](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4277-08.jpg) Featured ### 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) ![Angled shot of Adafruit PyGamer for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython or Arduino.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4242-00.jpg) Featured ### Adafruit PyGamer Acrylic Enclosure Kit [Adafruit PyGamer Acrylic Enclosure Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4238) You've got your PyGamer, and you're ready to start jammin' on your favorite arcade games. You gaze adoringly at the charming silkscreen designed by Ada-friend PaintYourDragon. The nostalgia is palpable! Cradling the PCB in your hands, you realize there's something... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4238) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4238/guides) ![Enclosure pieces and black, plastic hardware for a DIY handheld game console.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4238-00.jpg) Featured ### Plastic Button Caps For Square Top (10-pack) - 8mm Diameter [Plastic Button Caps For Square Top (10-pack) - 8mm Diameter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4228) These Reese's Piece's lookin' bits fit perfectly on top of tactile buttons with 2.4mm square tops and give a satisfying 8mm diameter surface area for your fingers to press. You get 10 candy-colored round caps. You get two of each color: **red, yellow, white,...** Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4228) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4228/guides) ![Angled shot of 10 plastic button caps colored reddish-orange, yellow, white, and black.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4228-04.jpg) Featured ### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 350mAh [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 350mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4237) 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/4237) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4237/guides) ![Lithium Ion Polymer Battery 3.7v 350mAh with JST 2-PH connector and short cable](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4237-04.jpg) Featured ### Mini Oval Speaker with Short Wires - 8 Ohm 1 Watt [Mini Oval Speaker with Short Wires - 8 Ohm 1 Watt](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4227) 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... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4227) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4227/guides) ![Mini Oval Speaker with Short Wires ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4227-06.jpg) Featured ### 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) Featured ### 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... Out of 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) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/trash-panda-the-game/trash-panda-setup.md) ## Guide 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 PyGamer Acrylic Enclosure Kit [Adafruit PyGamer Acrylic Enclosure Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4238) You've got your PyGamer, and you're ready to start jammin' on your favorite arcade games. You gaze adoringly at the charming silkscreen designed by Ada-friend PaintYourDragon. The nostalgia is palpable! Cradling the PCB in your hands, you realize there's something... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4238) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4238/guides) ### Plastic Button Caps For Square Top (10-pack) - 8mm Diameter [Plastic Button Caps For Square Top (10-pack) - 8mm Diameter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4228) These Reese's Piece's lookin' bits fit perfectly on top of tactile buttons with 2.4mm square tops and give a satisfying 8mm diameter surface area for your fingers to press. You get 10 candy-colored round caps. You get two of each color: **red, yellow, white,...** Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4228) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4228/guides) ### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 350mAh [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 350mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4237) 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/4237) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4237/guides) ### Mini Oval Speaker with Short Wires - 8 Ohm 1 Watt [Mini Oval Speaker with Short Wires - 8 Ohm 1 Watt](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4227) 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... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4227) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4227/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... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3939) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3939/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) - [Bounce - an accelerometer game in Arduino for PyGamer and PyBadge](https://learn.adafruit.com/bounce-an-accelerometer-game-in-arduino-for-pygamer-and-pybadge.md) - [Two Player Game System for PyGamer and RFM69HCW Radio Wing](https://learn.adafruit.com/two-player-game-system-for-pygamer-and-rfm69hcw-radio-wing.md) - [PyBadge Conference Badge With Unicode Fonts](https://learn.adafruit.com/pybadge-conference-badge-multi-language-unicode-fonts.md) - [Epoxy Resin Torch Lamp with Touch Control & 3D Printed Base](https://learn.adafruit.com/epoxy-resin-torch-lamp-with-touch-control-3d-printed-base.md) - [BLE Volume Knob with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/bluetooth-le-hid-volume-knob-with-circuitpython.md) - [PyBadger Event Badge](https://learn.adafruit.com/pybadger-event-badge.md) - [CircuitPython Twitter Viewer Using the Twitter API](https://learn.adafruit.com/twitter-api-use.md) - [Re-MakeCode the Classics: Arkanoid](https://learn.adafruit.com/re-makecode-the-classics-arkanoid.md) - [PyGamer MP3 Player with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/pygamer-mp3-player-with-circuitpython.md) - [PyPortal Calculator using the Displayio UI Elements](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-calculator-using-the-displayio-ui-elements.md) - [Improved AMG8833 PyGamer Thermal Camera](https://learn.adafruit.com/improved-amg8833-pygamer-thermal-camera.md) - [Bluefruit TFT Gizmo ANCS Notifier for iOS](https://learn.adafruit.com/ancs-gizmo.md) - [Goose Game M4SK Controller](https://learn.adafruit.com/goose-game-m4sk-controller.md) - [Cyberpunk Santa Eye](https://learn.adafruit.com/cyberpunk-santa-eye.md) - [MX MIDI Guitar](https://learn.adafruit.com/mx-midi-guitar.md)