The Bug Zapper

Click on this example and then use the up, down, left, and right buttons to move the but. Use the spacebar to make the zapper zap. See what happens when the bug gets zapped



First, click on the game. Use the space key to jump and the left and right arrows to move the character. Here's an example created by Brenda and Christina. Use the space key to activate the venus flytrap and the left and right arrows to move the butterfly.



I have made a series of 1 to 2 minute videos to show you how to do each step. You should work with a partner to do this project.

1. First, start a new Flash Project (Action Script 2.0).

Insert a new Movieclip symbol.

Video for step 1

2.Create your tounge.

Video for step 2

3. Create the hit state on the tounge.

Video for step 3

4. Write your action script for the zapper movieclip.

Video for step 4

Here is a screen capture of the code:


5. Make your bug movieclip.

Video for step 5

6. Make your invisible button.

Video for step 6

7. Make your actionscript for the invisible button.

Video for step 7

7b. Make your actionscript for the bug.

Here is a screenshot:


Video for step 7B

8. Wrap it up.

Video for step 8