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micro:bit Space Invaders 👾

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Last edit: 28 September 2025

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Resource Type Worksheets and Activities
Curriculum Topic Algorithmic Thinking, Computational Thinking, Physical Computing, Programming, SEND
English Key Stage 7-11 year (KS2), 11-14 year (KS3)

In this worksheet, learners build a Space Invaders game on the micro:bit, a small programmable computer. The activity is designed to be completed alongside the micro:bit classroom tool, which provides a supportive environment for all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).


Learning Objectives:

* Learners will apply fundamental programming concepts to create their game


* Sequence: Ordering instructions correctly to make the program run as intended

* Selection: Using 'if/else' statements to make decisions based on different conditionsIteration: Repeating actions using loops to control game events and movement.

This resource was featured in the April 2025 (Issue 26) edition of the Raspberry Pi Foundation's Hello World magazine.

This game is described in a YouTube video I created to support a CAS workshop here: https://youtu.be/BYYfVQPMx-M

Link to example code: https://makecode.microbit.org/_c0ah1LXKfJoR 

Find additional micro:bit gaming resources on my page on X: https://x.com/mrlovellcomp?lang=en