Mario Kart

Mario Kart

1. Prescribed Criteria

   • 1. Develop an Algorithm using Pseudocode conventions
   • 3. Mario Kart
     • o Character selection is outlined including character and car details.
     • o If your character picks up an item include how they would use it.
     • o Include how your character starts and finishes the race.

2. Algorithm Constructs

   • Sequence
     • Sequence is a set of instructions that are followed one step at a time. It is very important to do the steps in the correct order. If the steps are in the wrong order, the algorithm will not work properly.
       • For example: • put toothpaste on the toothbrush • use the toothbrush to clean your teeth • rinse the toothbrush
   • Assingment
     • Assignment means saving a value into a variable. A variable is like a name or label that stores information. In maths, you might see: x = 5. In programming, this idea is the same. However, computers can store many types of information, not just numbers.
       • For example: studentName = "Tom" This means the name Tom is stored in the variable studentName. Variables are given meaningful names.
   • Selection
     • A selection statement helps a program choose what to do next. It uses a condition (a question). Selection statements help a program make decisions. They change what happens next.
       • Example: If Mario wins, show the message: “Mario wins the trophy!” To show the message, Mario must win.
   • Condition
     • Condition is a question that's asked in order for you to answer yes or no
       • They're questions like: Did Mario win? It asks you something in order for you to continue or select yes or no
   • Iteration
     • Iteration is like repetition; it’s used when something is repeated over and over like a loop
       • START FOR 7 steps INPUT Jump up and forward ENDFOR END

3. Chosen Character Moves

   • Bullet Bill
     • Transforms the user into a fast-moving projectile, automatically navigating the track and knocking over opponents
   • Fire Flower
     • Shoots fireballs forward or backward to spin out opponents
   • Boomerang
   • Piranha Plant
   • Boo
     • Steals an item from another racer and makes the user temporarily invisible

4. Mario Kart game

   • Reason for selection
     • Because Mario Kart is a fun racing game that everyone of all ages and skill can play
   • Core features
     • It's a kart racing game that combines arcade style handing with whimsical tracks and power-ups and items

5. Hardware

   • Screen
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   • Joycon remote
     • The handhold remotes you need in order to control your character
   • Nintendo Switch
     • The device you play the game on
   • SSB/Mario Kart game card or download game
     • The card you need in order to play that specific game or that specific downloaded game
   • Joycon holder
     • Holds the Joycon remotes, in case you want to use them as a controller.

6. Character choices

   • Inkling Boy
     • Pros
       • He's medium weight, meaning he is both average speed wise and steering wise. He also has 3 colour variants and a special item no other has
     • Cons
       • Inkling Boy has slightly lower acceleration, so after being hit by items, it takes him a bit longer to return to top speed. His handling is marginally lower, making tight corners more difficult to navigate efficiently.
   • Yoshi
     • Pros
       • Yoshi excels in acceleration, allowing him to recover faster after getting hit or driving off-track. Yoshi is valued for strong handling and good traction, making drifting manageable and smoothing out turns.
     • Cons
       • Yoshi’s signature items, like the Yoshi Egg, can be unpredictable. While they provide offensive abilities, their use requires precise timing; otherwise, they may inadvertently hinder the user’s own speed or positioning during races