The video game lure is good for some, but for others it's too complicated. But making flash-style animations using Scratch is also attractive (and easier). You

The video game lure is good for some, but for others it's too complicated. But making flash-style animations using Scratch is also attractive (and easier). You can also make algorithmically-generated 3D models for 3D printing using programs like turtleSpaces. And there's also algorithmic music. So games aren't the only option.