# Arcade **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/5.md?page=394 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 395 --- ## [The world of humans and ogres DEMO](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-world-of-humans-and-ogres-demo/1032)
**Author:** [@JoaquimMol](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JoaquimMol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-world-of-humans-and-ogres-demo/1032 "2020-01-12T14:32:48Z")
I hope you enjoy my game it is not ready yet but I want your opinions https://makecode.com/\_Vp47s54vAfEK --- ## [Is there a way to make sprite flicker?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-sprite-flicker/1026)
**Author:** [@reyhanPanci256](https://forum.makecode.com/u/reyhanPanci256)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-sprite-flicker/1026 "2020-01-12T03:47:19Z")
how do you make sprite flicker in makecode arcade? --- ## [Missing Block Platformer Tile Map](https://forum.makecode.com/t/missing-block-platformer-tile-map/1017)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/missing-block-platformer-tile-map/1017 "2020-01-11T01:39:33Z")
I do not find this block in either Arcade nor Arcade Beta for setting the tile map for platform. Is there some other way to bring the platform into the scene? --- ## [\[News\] MakeCode Arcade Released for General Availability!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/news-makecode-arcade-released-for-general-availability/1003)
**Author:** [@richard](https://forum.makecode.com/u/richard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/news-makecode-arcade-released-for-general-availability/1003 "2020-01-10T01:53:40Z")
Hey folks, We’re happy to announce that we are officially removing the “beta” tag from arcade.makecode.com! Read more about it on our blog, https://makecode.com/blog/arcade/general-release Thanks, The MakeCode Team --- ## [Cardboard arcade on PI?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cardboard-arcade-on-pi/1009)
**Author:** [@Nef5k](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Nef5k)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cardboard-arcade-on-pi/1009 "2020-01-09T16:54:37Z")
I have been using MakeCode arcade with my middle school students and they have been really loving it and learning a ton. They are interested in setting up an arcade machine so they can show off their games. Does anyone… --- ## [\[News\] Upcoming tilemap editor for Arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/news-upcoming-tilemap-editor-for-arcade/839)
**Author:** [@richard](https://forum.makecode.com/u/richard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/news-upcoming-tilemap-editor-for-arcade/839 "2020-01-07T15:29:30Z")
Hey folks, We’ve been working on a new experience for editing tilemaps in Arcade and it’s finally far enough along that I wanted to share a little teaser! Here’s a quick preview: --- ## [Is tile map ok in beta with 8x8 pixel tiles?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-tile-map-ok-in-beta-with-8x8-pixel-tiles/891)
**Author:** [@kjw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kjw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-tile-map-ok-in-beta-with-8x8-pixel-tiles/891 "2020-01-06T23:36:41Z")
I just ran up some code in beta. The tile map (16x32) in the block looks ok but on screen it’s broken and looks more “blockly” but only in certain places. I’m wondering if some code is assuming 16x16 and ignoring my 8x8 … --- ## [Link's Treasure Hunt Test Game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/links-treasure-hunt-test-game/277)
**Author:** [@ande3367](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ande3367)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/links-treasure-hunt-test-game/277 "2020-01-05T01:04:36Z")
See later posts for the latest version Still a work in progress. Thought I would share. I am awaiting my adafruit pygamer to show up. I had never used a block style coding program before. It was interesting to s… --- ## [Wc man v1.2](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wc-man-v1-2/979)
**Author:** [@reyhanPanci256](https://forum.makecode.com/u/reyhanPanci256)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wc-man-v1-2/979 "2020-01-04T05:19:24Z")
new update :slight\_smile: --- ## [Wc man](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wc-man/952)
**Author:** [@reyhanPanci256](https://forum.makecode.com/u/reyhanPanci256)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wc-man/952 "2020-01-03T00:43:49Z")
made another game for fun! :slight\_smile: reply if you think i should continue this game! --- ## [Changing the font of the Dialog-Box?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/changing-the-font-of-the-dialog-box/942)
**Author:** [@Momoro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Momoro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/changing-the-font-of-the-dialog-box/942 "2020-01-02T19:03:51Z")
In Arcade, I am attempting to make a RPG kind of game, and I am unsatisfied with the Dialog-Font of the show long text block, which prompts a dialog, showing the specified string. Is there any way to change the font of s… --- ## [Is it possible to make a "save state" for my Arcade Game?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-a-save-state-for-my-arcade-game/943)
**Author:** [@Momoro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Momoro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-a-save-state-for-my-arcade-game/943 "2020-01-02T18:44:41Z")
I am trying to create my own RPG kind of game, and I need the user to be able to save their progress. I don’t currently see a possible way to save a .txt file or something, containing score, money, etc. Any help with t… --- ## [Arcade console with 3.7 volt expansion board/LED video](https://forum.makecode.com/t/arcade-console-with-3-7-volt-expansion-board-led-video/963)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/arcade-console-with-3-7-volt-expansion-board-led-video/963 "2020-01-02T13:37:25Z")
I saw this marketing image and wondered: “How is it possible that a game console for Arcade can control an ultrasonic sensor?” Or is it in MakeCode Arcade at all ? The expansion board which the blue Meowbit sits on I … --- ## [MakeCode Arcade - a low latency platform?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-a-low-latency-platform/966)
**Author:** [@kjw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kjw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-a-low-latency-platform/966 "2020-01-01T18:59:44Z")
I stumbled across Dan Luu’s Computer Latency page where he’s investigated and measured the response times from keyboard to screen of a wide range of devices. I’m sure he’s surprised some with the 1980s computer from some… --- ## [What does fps mean exactly in show stats?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-does-fps-mean-exactly-in-show-stats/955)
**Author:** [@kjw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kjw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-does-fps-mean-exactly-in-show-stats/955 "2020-01-01T13:42:06Z")
What does the fps value mean, the one that appears when show stats is toggled on from the menu? The value can be 2000fps for a simple game in the simulator on a desktop browser and 67fps on a PyGamer. The Game Loop docu… --- ## [Falling Duck scoring looks flawed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/falling-duck-scoring-looks-flawed/959)
**Author:** [@kjw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kjw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/falling-duck-scoring-looks-flawed/959 "2019-12-29T13:42:47Z")
There’s sometimes a double score in falling duck as the duck passes the gaps. The first attempt here shows things working ok, the second attempt shows a double increment passing the first gap. This happens to be on 0.15.… --- ## [Physics engine tests?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/physics-engine-tests/509)
**Author:** [@kjw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kjw)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/physics-engine-tests/509 "2019-12-28T18:33:13Z")
How does the physics engine get tested for MakeCode Arcade? I was writing some demo code and realised I can test it to some extent with the win/lose mechanism acting as a pass/fail. If the MakeCode Arcade simulator has … --- ## [How would I copy / paste a piece of pixel art, so that I may save time and my finger?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-would-i-copy-paste-a-piece-of-pixel-art-so-that-i-may-save-time-and-my-finger/936)
**Author:** [@Momoro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Momoro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-would-i-copy-paste-a-piece-of-pixel-art-so-that-i-may-save-time-and-my-finger/936 "2019-12-28T06:44:55Z")
Hi! I’m pretty new to the Forums, so I don’t really know what I’m doing… I need to copy / paste pieces of pixel art from one part of the editor, to the other. Example: I am using the Example Tree in the example Pixel … --- ## [Is there a way to make auto scrolling camera?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-auto-scrolling-camera/946)
**Author:** [@reyhanPanci256](https://forum.makecode.com/u/reyhanPanci256)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-auto-scrolling-camera/946 "2019-12-26T23:50:08Z")
i’m making a vertical platformer, is there a way to vertically scroll the camera --- ## [How to set the background image to a custom-uploaded image](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-set-the-background-image-to-a-custom-uploaded-image/940)
**Author:** [@Momoro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Momoro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-set-the-background-image-to-a-custom-uploaded-image/940 "2019-12-24T00:12:31Z")
I went to the ‘advanced’ section in Arcade, and then I went to the ‘+ Extensions’ section, then I uploaded an image. Is it possible to use it in my game, or does it even upload it at all? I don’t understand this part of … --- ## [Oceanmania DEMO](https://forum.makecode.com/t/oceanmania-demo/941)
**Author:** [@shaqattack8](https://forum.makecode.com/u/shaqattack8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/oceanmania-demo/941 "2019-12-23T21:28:46Z")
think of it as a preview of what’s to come --- ## [How do I ask the user to input a string?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-ask-the-user-to-input-a-string/939)
**Author:** [@Momoro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Momoro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-ask-the-user-to-input-a-string/939 "2019-12-23T05:39:56Z")
Hi! I am currently developing a Keyboard simulator for my video game, and I am stuck. I need to ask the user for their name, but I don’t quite know how … Could anyone help me? I am also using the default Keyboard simul… --- ## [Ask for string with text - problem](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ask-for-string-with-text-problem/920)
**Author:** [@GS101](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GS101)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ask-for-string-with-text-problem/920 "2019-12-23T01:20:10Z")
I’ve tried this code but the code doesn’t advance past the asking for a string. No splash appears. Am I doing something wrong? Is it an upgrade issue? Thanks for your help … :slight\_smile: :smile: --- ## [Minos Odd behavior: 13 yr old plays it on Meowbit, Video](https://forum.makecode.com/t/minos-odd-behavior-13-yr-old-plays-it-on-meowbit-video/235)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/minos-odd-behavior-13-yr-old-plays-it-on-meowbit-video/235 "2019-12-22T11:57:44Z")
Seems kind of odd that any changes we make to the internal Minos blocks does change them in the initial screen when they scroll across but when the game plays, the altered blocks are eliminated altogether. We thought thi… --- ## [Jumpy Platformer Extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/jumpy-platformer-extension/927)
**Author:** [@HideInBush](https://forum.makecode.com/u/HideInBush)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/jumpy-platformer-extension/927 "2019-12-19T18:27:28Z")
I modded the Jumpy platformer game with simple code --- ## [Just eat and eat update v2.1](https://forum.makecode.com/t/just-eat-and-eat-update-v2-1/914)
**Author:** [@reyhanPanci256](https://forum.makecode.com/u/reyhanPanci256)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/just-eat-and-eat-update-v2-1/914 "2019-12-18T20:49:54Z")
made a game for fun :slight\_smile: --- ## [Arcade Meowbit drives Maqueen bot car : video](https://forum.makecode.com/t/arcade-meowbit-drives-maqueen-bot-car-video/916)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/arcade-meowbit-drives-maqueen-bot-car-video/916 "2019-12-18T16:17:57Z")
Much work still to be done with this Arcade console as bot car controlling microprocessor; it is not exactly like the Microbit. We are told by Kittenbot company that bluetooth download does not work. Video: https://you… --- ## [Issue with tile map?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/issue-with-tile-map/912)
**Author:** [@AussieAlpha](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AussieAlpha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/issue-with-tile-map/912 "2019-12-18T01:08:32Z")
Anyone else having an issue with the tile map not appearing? I’ve tried the non-beta and beta and I’m not having any luck. Can someone confirm? --- ## [Coefficient of restitution](https://forum.makecode.com/t/coefficient-of-restitution/902)
**Author:** [@kjw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kjw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/coefficient-of-restitution/902 "2019-12-17T22:51:10Z")
Has there been any thought about allowing either a global or a per tile coefficient of restitution for control over elasticity on wall bouncing? Different issues, but on the subject of inelastic bounces I’ve previously … --- ## [Save Arcade as .uf2?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/save-arcade-as-uf2/826)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/save-arcade-as-uf2/826 "2019-12-16T21:51:18Z")
Does anyone know how we can consistently direct Arcade to save a program as a .uf2 file and not as a .png image? We are having extremely long downloads of Arcade programs to game boards when creating the game on Chromebo… [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/5.md?page=393) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/5.md?page=395)