pxt-microbit/docs/lessons/game-counter.md

micro:bit target for Microsoft MakeCode (PXT)

# game counter lesson

Learn how to create a counter with with on button pressed.

## Topic

Game Library

## Quick Links

* [activity](/lessons/game-counter/activity)
* [challenges](/lessons/game-counter/challenges)

## Prior learning/place of lesson in scheme of work

Learn how to create game blocks to keep track of the current score. We will be learning how to create a game using the blocks called  `add points to score`, `score` as well as simple commands such as on button pressed and show number.

## Documentation

```cards
game.addScore(1)
input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => {})
basic.showNumber(0)
```

## Objectives

* learn how arithmetic operators operate on numbers and return a number
* learn how to run code when an input button is pressed
* learn how to show a score on the LED screen