Local Multiplayer

Summary

AAP-2.E For relationships between two variables, expressions, or values:
a. Write expressions using relational operators. 2.B
b. Evaluate expressions that use relation operators. 4.B
AAP-2.H For selection:
- a. Write conditional statements. 2.B
- b. Determine the result of conditional statements. 4.B
AAP-3.E For generating random values:
- a. Write expressions to generate possible values. 2.B
- b. Evaluate expressions to determine the possible results. 4.B
CRD-2.C Identify input(s) to a program. 3.A

AAP-2.E.1 A Boolean value is either true or false.
AAP-2.E.2 The exam reference sheet provides the following relational operators: =, ≠, >, <, ≥, and ≤. Text and Block:
§ a = b
§ a ≠ b
§ a > b
§ a < b
§ a ≥ b
§ a ≤ b
These are used to test the relationship between two variables, expressions, or values. A comparison using a relational operator evaluates to a Boolean value. For example, a = b evaluates to true if a and b are equal; otherwise, it evaluates to false.
AAP-2.H.1 Conditional statements, or “if-statements,” affect the sequential flow of control by executing different statements based on the value of a Boolean expression.
AAP-2.H.2 The exam reference sheet provides
- Text: IF(condition) { <block of statements> }
- Block: IF condition block of statements in which the code in block of statements is executed if the Boolean expression condition evaluates to true; no action is taken if condition evaluates to false.
AAP-3.E.1 The exam reference sheet provides RANDOM(a, b) Block: RANDOM a, b which generates and returns a random integer from a to b, inclusive. Each result is equally likely to occur. For example, RANDOM(1, 3) could return 1, 2, or 3.
CRD-2.C.2 An event is associated with an action and supplies input data to a program.
CRD-2.C.3 Events can be generated when a key is pressed, a mouse is clicked, a program is started, or any other defined action occurs that affects the flow of execution.

If you run out of time, you may also assign this as individual homework.
Students should complete their reflection.
How does having multiple players at once in a single game allow for new and compelling games?
Were there any difficulties in implementing the multiplayer game? Was it easier or harder than a single player game?
How might/did you debug multiplayer code?