Jump & Run!
Side-Scrolling Platformer

Build a character that runs and jumps across platforms, collects coins and reaches a finish flag. You'll add real gravity, collision detection and a scrolling backdrop!

👶 Ages 7+ ⏱️ ~1.5 Hours 🐱 Scratch ✓ Free

🌍 Gravity simulation 💥 Color collision 📦 Variables 👯 Clones 🔁 Loops 🎨 Scrolling backdrops

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Workshop reference pack: download an offline copy of every step in this workshop: ⬇ scratch-platformer-workshop-reference.zip. Every code block also has a Copy button.

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How it works: write the code in each step, and the canvas on the right shows what your code does. It is a live preview that builds the game as you go. Type to see it update, or press Apply to Canvas to test it straight away.

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Lumo says: every step adds one feature to the same game. Type a little, click Apply to Canvas, and test it straight away. There is no wrong answer you can't undo.

Build Platformer Step by Step

Each step adds one feature. Write the code, watch it come alive in the canvas, then make it your own.

Step 1 / 6

A sprite jumping between platforms

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You Built a Platformer!

Brilliant work, gravity, jumping, platforms, coins, hazards and a timer. You're building real games now. Try Episode 3 next!

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🧠 Episode 3: Quiz Game →

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Jump & Run!Side-Scrolling Platformer

Build Platformer Step by Step

Jump & Run!
Side-Scrolling Platformer