In this video, learn to program Block Basher, a game similar to the retro game brick breaker where the player bounces the ball using a paddle and destroys blocks to gain points. 🧱 Watch and learn how you can apply math and physics to code the game! ➗✖️➕

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Overview of video:

• 0:00 Introduction

• 1:52 Step 1: Program the pinball when it hits the sides or wall

• 2:54 Step 2: Program the collision of the pinball and bricks

• 5:37 Step 3: Create the bouncing physics of the pinball from the paddle

• 9:20 Closing

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