# Help **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) --- ## [Common Arcade Coding Pitfalls](https://forum.makecode.com/t/common-arcade-coding-pitfalls/28292)
**Author:** [@richard](https://forum.makecode.com/u/richard)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/common-arcade-coding-pitfalls/28292 "2026-02-25T19:02:24Z")
Hey folks! I was recently asked by someone who runs a coding club about what pitfalls I often see when people are making games in Arcade. I started writing it up in an email, but decided that this list might actually be… --- ## [Help and Questions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-and-questions/1335)
**Author:** [@richard](https://forum.makecode.com/u/richard)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-and-questions/1335 "2026-08-26T16:27:51Z")
Ask questions, debug your code, and help others. Some general guidelines: Include as much information as possible: screenshots, code snippets, or even a link to your game Search through the forums to see if your quest… --- ## [Someone please help me!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/someone-please-help-me/45846)
**Author:** [@ShadowWhisker](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ShadowWhisker)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/someone-please-help-me/45846 "2026-09-24T18:54:33Z")
It keeps giving me an error when i try to enter the store, it says that the new ceiling size doesnt match the new tilemap size even though it DOES. PLEASE HELP! I have NO idea what is going on! --- ## [Method Parameters in Blocks?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/method-parameters-in-blocks/46052)
**Author:** [@teal256](https://forum.makecode.com/u/teal256)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/method-parameters-in-blocks/46052 "2026-09-24T16:55:31Z")
I’m using @richard’s Improved Sprite Data extension to define methods local to sprites (A.K.A. “Sprite Functions”). These are quite limited because they do not accept parameters, meaning everything I want to pass to the … --- ## [Tucker Run 20](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tucker-run-20/44057)
**Author:** [@Zcraft6](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Zcraft6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tucker-run-20/44057 "2026-09-24T16:52:38Z")
Tucker Run 20 V1.7 This update focuses on speeding up the speed Tucker runs, as Tucker runs more, his speed will increase. This update also adds a spider to the game. Some Highlights from prior versions, in v1.4, perfor… --- ## [My Backrooms Game!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-backrooms-game/45995)
**Author:** [@Skittlese](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Skittlese)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-backrooms-game/45995 "2026-09-24T16:52:33Z")
I made a backrooms game! Can you help me with ideas and/or other gameplay mechanics? --- ## [My Bendy and the Ink Machine Game!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-bendy-and-the-ink-machine-game/45978)
**Author:** [@thatgamer](https://forum.makecode.com/u/thatgamer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-bendy-and-the-ink-machine-game/45978 "2026-09-24T03:16:45Z")
Hello everyone! I have made a Bendy and the Ink machine game! I would like to hear your feedback and ideas! Enjoy! --- ## [Help with shadow block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-shadow-block/45902)
**Author:** [@Cybercube](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cybercube)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-shadow-block/45902 "2026-09-24T03:14:30Z")
So, I was making a block for image shadow but if you type a input higher than 90, the code crops the image and still scale the sprite size. Here’s the code: //% block="shadow $img|with color: $c|length: $leng|rotati… --- ## [Game i guess](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-i-guess/45975)
**Author:** [@Technopog](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Technopog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-i-guess/45975 "2026-09-22T22:57:48Z")
so i have been making a tower game and well my friends think its a good idea to add dashing and cause im not that great at coding i was wondering if anyone can implement a dashing system(obviously i will credit you as we… --- ## [My new game needs some help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-new-game-needs-some-help/45812)
**Author:** [@ShadowWhisker](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ShadowWhisker)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-new-game-needs-some-help/45812 "2026-09-22T22:46:12Z")
I am trying to figure out how to make it so when i select Credits from mini menu on start screen it goes to credits and when you select start game it starts the game. I cant find a block that will work. The first person … --- ## [Is it possible to make lambdas in makecode?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-lambdas-in-makecode/46014)
**Author:** [@Cybercube](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cybercube)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-lambdas-in-makecode/46014 "2026-09-22T18:02:06Z")
I’m just seeing if it possible to make lambdas\[1\] in makecode arcade? Like inputs with blocks in it that you can use to execute code inputs with inputs? Anonymous function - Wikipedia ↩︎ --- ## [YamJam's help station](https://forum.makecode.com/t/yamjams-help-station/44609)
**Author:** [@YamJam](https://forum.makecode.com/u/YamJam)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/yamjams-help-station/44609 "2026-09-22T18:01:47Z")
This topic is for all the questions I have and all the problems I have with my games. To start, can somebody explain to me why whenever player 2 is hiding in this game, the camera always focuses on player 1 when the coun… --- ## [Sine wave "phase" in makecode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sine-wave-phase-in-makecode/46013)
**Author:** [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sine-wave-phase-in-makecode/46013 "2026-09-22T03:44:31Z")
@richard, music.playInstructions’s Buffer is arranged something like this: (copied from Gemini) Offset Size Type Parameter Name Value Range -----------------------------------------------------------------… --- ## [I broke my MakeCode, is it possible to salvage it?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-broke-my-makecode-is-it-possible-to-salvage-it/45994)
**Author:** [@Pneumonoultramicro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Pneumonoultramicro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-broke-my-makecode-is-it-possible-to-salvage-it/45994 "2026-09-21T23:48:15Z")
I was messing around with some images, with the Image converter, and I think I pasted something faulty into the JavaScript editor. Now, I can’t even open the tab and not get hit with an error. Project Details: Name: UL… --- ## [Hollow Knight Fangaming Game 4 Ideas](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hollow-knight-fangaming-game-4-ideas/45817)
**Author:** [@HollowKnighter](https://forum.makecode.com/u/HollowKnighter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hollow-knight-fangaming-game-4-ideas/45817 "2026-09-21T22:22:06Z")
I need help for the name of my 4th game pls help poll Pls vote soon! --- ## [Mistborn](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mistborn/45673)
**Author:** [@Hulahoop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Hulahoop)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mistborn/45673 "2026-09-21T22:15:07Z")
Hey everyone! I’m making a game called “Mistborn” I’m basing it off a book that i took interest in. search it up if you like. anyway. I’m honestly kind of tired of taking more time drawing art, since I’ve spent at leas… --- ## [A couple of questions about extensions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-about-extensions/45999)
**Author:** [@Sword\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sword_Studios)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-about-extensions/45999 "2026-09-21T22:14:20Z")
So I have a few questions about extensions. How do you change what the icon for the extension looks like? How do you make a boolean block? How do you make a dropdown? Not related to extensions but how do I make the vo… --- ## [\[BUG\] tilemap8 doesnt work](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bug-tilemap8-doesnt-work/45730)
**Author:** [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bug-tilemap8-doesnt-work/45730 "2026-09-21T22:04:24Z")
@richard steps: create a project go to js type tilemap8\`\` click tilemap button to the left makecode breaks! Windows 11, Chrome --- ## [I nnnnnneeeeeeedddddd arrrrrttttt](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-nnnnnneeeeeeedddddd-arrrrrttttt/45897)
**Author:** [@GoObErsandwichdude64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GoObErsandwichdude64)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-nnnnnneeeeeeedddddd-arrrrrttttt/45897 "2026-09-20T20:07:47Z")
hi guys i want to make a game but i am super bad at pixel art could some one make some tiles for me and other stuff later? i like the tiles from the Hoplings™ game some one pleeeeezzzzz help meee --- ## [Makecode could not run this project, no errors showing in code](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-could-not-run-this-project-no-errors-showing-in-code/45963)
**Author:** [@BotWarrior](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BotWarrior)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-could-not-run-this-project-no-errors-showing-in-code/45963 "2026-09-20T02:54:47Z")
I created a new project for the first time in like a year, and not an hour of the way through my project already seems corrupted. I do not get any errors in the block tab, which is where I was working, but the simulator … --- ## ["Sorry, we could not import this project or code snippet."](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sorry-we-could-not-import-this-project-or-code-snippet/45865)
**Author:** [@teal256](https://forum.makecode.com/u/teal256)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sorry-we-could-not-import-this-project-or-code-snippet/45865 "2026-09-20T02:48:22Z")
I get this error when trying to import a project saved as a PNG. I thought it was just a problem with my most recent project, but it also happens when I try to import projects from a year or two ago. It doesn’t matter wh… --- ## [I was planning to make a 2D Minecraft in make code arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-was-planning-to-make-a-2d-minecraft-in-make-code-arcade/45937)
**Author:** [@Floyd](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Floyd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-was-planning-to-make-a-2d-minecraft-in-make-code-arcade/45937 "2026-09-19T21:28:07Z")
nothing now… --- ## [My friend needs help on his game but cant log into his account](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-friend-needs-help-on-his-game-but-cant-log-into-his-account/45851)
**Author:** [@Bradlious1](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Bradlious1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-friend-needs-help-on-his-game-but-cant-log-into-his-account/45851 "2026-09-19T19:47:43Z")
Hello my friend Green\_Lizard needs help with a variable not being defined and he cant access his forum account. here’s the link: https://arcade.makecode.com/S31093-34623-27185-50511 " he asked me to send this. --- ## [\[BUG\] rounding error when rendering sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bug-rounding-error-when-rendering-sprites/45458)
**Author:** [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bug-rounding-error-when-rendering-sprites/45458 "2026-09-19T19:47:33Z")
@richard , I think the sprite’s rendering is using the wrong rounding (Its using x|0 but I think it needs to use Math.round(x),or the opposite for collisions), and it creates that bug. On a wall facing right, the playe… --- ## [Extension help w/ functions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-help-w-functions/45566)
**Author:** [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-help-w-functions/45566 "2026-09-19T19:47:17Z")
Is it possible to make a block look like (in an extension): (original:) Basically, its 2 function parts in one block. --- ## [Questions about MakeCode C++ sound](https://forum.makecode.com/t/questions-about-makecode-c-sound/42721)
**Author:** [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/questions-about-makecode-c-sound/42721 "2026-09-19T00:15:15Z")
is there a way to use the C++ layer of makecode or whatever its called? i feel like some extensions have cpp files in them, though i dont remember any. Im tryin to play partials, a type of sound, but playInstructions() o… --- ## [Random oddity Wall Painting not working... or being undone, or going unrecognized...happens more with bucket than pencil](https://forum.makecode.com/t/random-oddity-wall-painting-not-working-or-being-undone-or-going-unrecognized-happens-more-with-bucket-than-pencil/45961)
**Author:** [@tech4teachers](https://forum.makecode.com/u/tech4teachers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/random-oddity-wall-painting-not-working-or-being-undone-or-going-unrecognized-happens-more-with-bucket-than-pencil/45961 "2026-09-19T00:14:43Z")
arcade version: 4.1.25 Microsoft MakeCode version: 13.1.23 Odd behavior started then vanished 30 minutes later… on multiple machines/OS’s and browser variants. So we literally spent 30 minutes watching walls be pai… --- ## [How to add your own sound effect to your project in MakeCode Arcade?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-add-your-own-sound-effect-to-your-project-in-makecode-arcade/45938)
**Author:** [@Madalaide](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Madalaide)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-add-your-own-sound-effect-to-your-project-in-makecode-arcade/45938 "2026-09-19T00:09:27Z")
Please help me! Thanks a lot. --- ## [Im looking for an artist!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/im-looking-for-an-artist/45912)
**Author:** [@Soleb244](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Soleb244)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/im-looking-for-an-artist/45912 "2026-09-19T00:05:20Z")
Im making a dungeon crawler game, but I was getting stuck on drawing the player. Here he is from the front: But as you can see he has no hands! Thats because i just wasnt able to draw anything that looks like a hand f… --- ## [Camera help?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/camera-help/45923)
**Author:** [@kirbob](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kirbob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/camera-help/45923 "2026-09-18T18:01:17Z")
so i wanna know if there is a way to not make my camera go past a certain point, because right now it just centers the player the whole time. (basically i want a ceiling for the camera) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=1)