# Daily Bell Ringer — Creating 2D Sprites, Environments, & Tilemaps

- Link: https://doss.academy/course-2-game-design-development-principles/unit-8-visual-design-2d-game-design-game-ui-art/lesson-2-creating-2d-sprites-environments-tilemaps/daily-bell-ringer/
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:28:47-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 2: Game Design & Development Principles / Unit 8: Visual Design & 2D Game
Design (Game UI & Art) / Lesson 2: Creating 2D Sprites, Environments, & Tilemaps

## Before we begin

What is grid alignment and why is it essential for tilemaps?

Record your initial thinking. Be ready to explain your reasoning and revisit your
response after the lesson.