# Game Design

**URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/game-design/15.md?page=7

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## [Game Boy mini-Game jam #1](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-boy-mini-game-jam-1/28559)

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**Author:** [@Astro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Astro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-boy-mini-game-jam-1/28559 "2024-06-07T16:35:01Z")

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This is the first game jam hosted by me! just make a game using only 8 colors, 8x8 tiles (use tile util extention), and 8x8 sprites. have fun!

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## [XD's Adventure is coming to makecode!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/xds-adventure-is-coming-to-makecode/28715)

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**Author:** [@XDgamer8967](https://forum.makecode.com/u/XDgamer8967)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/xds-adventure-is-coming-to-makecode/28715 "2024-05-29T02:46:59Z")

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The game I started development on scratch a very long time ago has just released it’s latest (and buggiest) version! with the remake on the horizon, I decided to launch a makecode version more like the older zelda games …

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## [216 COLORS IN MAKECODE?! ...sort of](https://forum.makecode.com/t/216-colors-in-makecode-sort-of/25616)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/216-colors-in-makecode-sort-of/25616 "2024-05-26T15:20:15Z")

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The other day, somebody suggested mapping the palette to red, green and blue colors and making colors from those three colors. I wasn’t sure it would work, but I tried anyway (spoiler alert - it didn’t work.) I wrote th…

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## [Wave function collapse (random tilemap generation)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wave-function-collapse-random-tilemap-generation/27516)

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**Author:** [@Luke](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Luke)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wave-function-collapse-random-tilemap-generation/27516 "2024-05-23T21:11:46Z")

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10 random tiles are generated at the start (these are the seed tiles) A sprite is moved randomly about empty areas. (I have 4 to speed things up) It looks at neighbouring and diagonal tiles and places tiles at it’s l…

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## [Dropthrough Tiles](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dropthrough-tiles/20797)

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**Author:** [@Brohann](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brohann)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dropthrough-tiles/20797 "2024-05-20T01:28:27Z")

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I have perfected dropthrough tiles, it is actually pretty simple. you can press down to drop through it. I didn’t want to code a new movement engine, so I just copied one of my other games, Tower of Anger you will…

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## [State Machines](https://forum.makecode.com/t/state-machines/23847)

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**Author:** [@personalnote](https://forum.makecode.com/u/personalnote)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/state-machines/23847 "2024-05-19T16:00:59Z")

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I’d be interested to see people create finite state machines in makecode if it’s even possible (if it is possible and it has been done before, please send me it. my goblin sized brain is currently not aware of anything) …

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## [\[Extension\] Elo ratings!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-elo-ratings/24574)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-elo-ratings/24574 "2024-05-14T21:20:20Z")

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Hey everyone, another day, another extension. Hopefully I’ll get to release more small QoL extensions soon, but then again, every time I announce something it gets delayed or cancelled, so I’ll make it clear that was jus…

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## [Parallel | By Octodemon](https://forum.makecode.com/t/parallel-by-octodemon/28510)

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**Author:** [@Octodemon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Octodemon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/parallel-by-octodemon/28510 "2024-05-05T23:21:26Z")

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Hello, good people of the one and only MakeCode Forum! Big games have been releasing recently like Hoplings by @Brainstorm\_Studios and The MakeCode Forums: A Coder King Mystery by @ChimbroDaPro . So I have decided to s…

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## [New game :)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-game/28488)

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**Author:** [@ethan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ethan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-game/28488 "2024-04-29T16:06:07Z")

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A seemingly innocent lake that has a dark secret GenresHorror, fps, 2.5D, fishing ContextYou decide to start a fishing career. However the only place you could find that was available was that lake that made you uneasy.…

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## [Demo for game (name in progress)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/demo-for-game-name-in-progress/28354)

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**Author:** [@Lilvince](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Lilvince)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/demo-for-game-name-in-progress/28354 "2024-04-22T23:17:58Z")

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This game is currently called walk, I need ideas for names but I also want feedback on what the community thinks, this is my first project being PUBLICLY released, the end of the game and the demo for now is the end of t…

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## [Super Metroid Knockoff Thingy Magingy](https://forum.makecode.com/t/super-metroid-knockoff-thingy-magingy/20360)

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**Author:** [@Brohann](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brohann)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/super-metroid-knockoff-thingy-magingy/20360 "2024-04-21T18:35:27Z")

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I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that I am sick. The good news is that In my free time, I have been developing a game! You see, I recently setup a raspberry pi zero with retropie, and was playing some Super…

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## [Block Survival - Wave Defense Game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-survival-wave-defense-game/28278)

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**Author:** [@Blobbey](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Blobbey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-survival-wave-defense-game/28278 "2024-04-18T19:53:12Z")

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Block Survival is a game I’ve been working on recently. Typically, I only post my games once I’ve finished them, but I figured I could just post this one now and update it as I go along. As of right now, there are 7 en…

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## [Pre beta game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pre-beta-game/28261)

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**Author:** [@ethan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ethan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pre-beta-game/28261 "2024-04-15T21:17:35Z")

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Pre beta Please help me find a title Also this is the 10th copy that arcade has made of it

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## [Obsidianite! (Beta Topic!)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/obsidianite-beta-topic/25268)

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**Author:** [@PixelDoodle](https://forum.makecode.com/u/PixelDoodle)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/obsidianite-beta-topic/25268 "2024-04-12T15:31:10Z")

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Since I’ve gotten back from my Makecode hiatus, I’m working on another project! This time, I’m putting more effort into this project then I did for PIXEL SMASH! (Which is REALLY saying something.) I call it: OBSIDIANIT…

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## [New game: UNO VAS MÁS](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-game-uno-vas-mas/27994)

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**Author:** [@ethan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ethan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-game-uno-vas-mas/27994 "2024-04-11T16:50:34Z")

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UNO VAS MÁS is going to be a FPS survival RPG game with many special features Intro:

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## [Beta art for game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/beta-art-for-game/27945)

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**Author:** [@RandomGames](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RandomGames)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/beta-art-for-game/27945 "2024-04-05T17:53:58Z")

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So I made some beta art for a game. Please comment on what you think of the art as I need to improve. A response is appreciated.

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## [Game type](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-type/26753)

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**Author:** [@ethan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ethan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-type/26753 "2024-04-05T16:41:02Z")

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I want to make a rhythm game. Vote what style it should be: poll

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## [I'm Making a game. How can i improve it?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/im-making-a-game-how-can-i-improve-it/24417)

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**Author:** [@XDgamer8967](https://forum.makecode.com/u/XDgamer8967)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/im-making-a-game-how-can-i-improve-it/24417 "2024-04-04T21:52:37Z")

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also question why won’t the jump animation play and also any suggestions for abilities you can get in-game? just comment if you’ve got an idea :open\_mouth: :open\_mouth: :open\_mouth:

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## [Hollowflesh - Game Development](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hollowflesh-game-development/27797)

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**Author:** [@RandomGames](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RandomGames)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hollowflesh-game-development/27797 "2024-03-25T18:31:01Z")

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Hollowflesh Alpha I’m trying to make an ecosystem-like game where you have to survive here. Help on game is appreciated.

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## [I hope this is original.](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-hope-this-is-original/27905)

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**Author:** [@ethan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ethan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-hope-this-is-original/27905 "2024-03-23T00:14:55Z")

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Im going to make a Shmup game called: UPGRADED I think the name is original but if not please tell me.

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## [Wireframe demo with music issues.](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wireframe-demo-with-music-issues/27872)

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**Author:** [@Astronomicality22](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Astronomicality22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wireframe-demo-with-music-issues/27872 "2024-03-21T16:37:05Z")

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I’m making a wireframe demo (not the issue), but what is the scale? What notes are in the scale, because I want to add music to the background, something like Fur Elise, or something like that, and it would be funny to s…

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## [Here is a game i want to post in Microsoft makecode arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/here-is-a-game-i-want-to-post-in-microsoft-makecode-arcade/14209)

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**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Aaron)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/here-is-a-game-i-want-to-post-in-microsoft-makecode-arcade/14209 "2024-03-13T18:25:18Z")

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https://makecode.com/\_JUTc1FcADidi here is my game i am welcome for all feedback

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## [A series of extremely maddening (but simple) problems](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-series-of-extremely-maddening-but-simple-problems/27551)

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**Author:** [@Far\_Flame](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Far_Flame)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-series-of-extremely-maddening-but-simple-problems/27551 "2024-03-13T00:10:50Z")

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If you were making a game, and everything was working fine except ONE SPECIFIC AREA, LIKE, FOR EXAMPLE, ENEMIES, how would you react? You would be somewhat annoyed, right? Here is a list of problems: Getting enemies t…

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## [Imscared: makecode remake (demo)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/imscared-makecode-remake-demo/27565)

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**Author:** [@OneBigGoof](https://forum.makecode.com/u/OneBigGoof)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/imscared-makecode-remake-demo/27565 "2024-03-11T15:41:44Z")

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Here’s a quick and short demo of what’s to come of this game! I only really made the tutorial, mainly as a way to see how far I could push the engine. There are some things I want to say about this game, however. is…

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## [My first shmup game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-first-shmup-game/27534)

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**Author:** [@ethan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ethan)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-first-shmup-game/27534 "2024-03-08T18:55:10Z")

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I made my first shmup game and right now i only have the (most at least) Ship upgrade assets, movement, background, and first two upgrades coded no enemies or anything, to get the first two upgrades just press the menu …

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## [Submit Music for My Game!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/submit-music-for-my-game/27564)

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**Author:** [@Blobbey](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Blobbey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/submit-music-for-my-game/27564 "2024-03-08T18:12:14Z")

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Hello, everyone! As I’ve stated in my developer log, I’m working on a big game, and there will be music in it! I’ve made this topic so you can submit music you want to be in the game. I won’t guarantee that the music wil…

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## [AMONG US (Work in Progress)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/among-us-work-in-progress/4242)

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**Author:** [@DahbixLP](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DahbixLP)\
**Replies:** 274\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/among-us-work-in-progress/4242 "2025-10-31T18:07:45Z")

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Yes… I did code Among us in makecode arcade! (WORK IN PROGRESS) Also! You spawn on the middle table because if you are crewmate green is the impostor and will follow you instantly! But before you play! Please do not s…

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## [First time making a shoot ‘em up](https://forum.makecode.com/t/first-time-making-a-shoot-em-up/27489)

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**Author:** [@ethan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ethan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/first-time-making-a-shoot-em-up/27489 "2024-03-04T19:20:54Z")

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I’m making a shoot ‘em up and like the title says it’s my first time. This one will probably be my first one that gets out of beta. Features: 2 ‘subtle’ references Upgrade tree with split paths (I don’t usually code t…

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## [I am going to launch a new game called Vega!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-am-going-to-launch-a-new-game-called-vega/18300)

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**Author:** [@ttb15](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ttb15)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-am-going-to-launch-a-new-game-called-vega/18300 "2024-03-04T18:10:50Z")

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Vega will be a controller and PC-based game, published on Microsoft Makecode Arcade. Once you get there, you will find it on the kiosk, where, you can either play it directly on your PC, or you can download it to your co…

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## [Adaptable Tiles](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adaptable-tiles/27136)

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**Author:** [@Luke](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Luke)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adaptable-tiles/27136 "2024-02-22T20:37:48Z")

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A to place tile B to switch between build and destroy modes Watch the magic happen!

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