# Help

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## [Return Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/return-help/7827)

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**Author:** [@DahbixLP](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DahbixLP)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/return-help/7827 "2021-05-04T16:50:52Z")

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When do I use the Return in a function? And what do I have to put in it?

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## [Why does this happens?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-does-this-happens/7691)

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**Author:** [@LaserFoxPro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LaserFoxPro)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-does-this-happens/7691 "2021-05-04T16:23:07Z")

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so i was working on this project and i couldt find why when i was looking at the sides it goes down plz help

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## [While Overlapping - Chopping Trees - Status Bars and HUD](https://forum.makecode.com/t/while-overlapping-chopping-trees-status-bars-and-hud/7788)

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**Author:** [@WoodysWorkshop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/WoodysWorkshop)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/while-overlapping-chopping-trees-status-bars-and-hud/7788 "2021-05-04T16:22:28Z")

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Hi, I am now trying to: Make it so when mysprite overlaps with a tree, it shows its status bar, and when the character walks away it disappears. I’m actually making some progress! However, now I’ve got this blinking …

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## [Missing block when I start a project in the different language environment](https://forum.makecode.com/t/missing-block-when-i-start-a-project-in-the-different-language-environment/7820)

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**Author:** [@Daniel-Han01](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Daniel-Han01)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/missing-block-when-i-start-a-project-in-the-different-language-environment/7820 "2021-05-04T14:56:46Z")

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Hi Currently I am having a few problems with missing blocks in within my code. The current os I am running on is in Chinese but I am running a program in english and it is showing that I am missing blocks of code. T…

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## [I require some help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-require-some-help/7784)

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**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-require-some-help/7784 "2021-05-03T21:04:59Z")

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Hello. Is there anyway that I can export to a website (say itch.io), and I can remove the cyan controller border thing? Thanks in advance

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## [The Entry for Game Jam Is Submitted but it is not appearing on the page](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-entry-for-game-jam-is-submitted-but-it-is-not-appearing-on-the-page/7801)

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**Author:** [@E-EnerG-Gamecentral](https://forum.makecode.com/u/E-EnerG-Gamecentral)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-entry-for-game-jam-is-submitted-but-it-is-not-appearing-on-the-page/7801 "2021-05-03T21:04:06Z")

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It won’t appear on the Time Jam main page in the Gallery- It was submitted it twice, once earlier today and a few minutes ago.

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## [How To Make Status Bars Proximity Triggered](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-status-bars-proximity-triggered/7780)

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**Author:** [@WoodysWorkshop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/WoodysWorkshop)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-status-bars-proximity-triggered/7780 "2021-05-03T16:42:14Z")

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Hi makers and coders :grinning\_face\_with\_smiling\_eyes: 1. Status Bars - Proximity I want to make a farming game and so I’m starting with chopping trees. I’ve made an array of trees, attached status bars to them and hid…

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## [Is Touching](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-touching/7779)

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**Author:** [@prigs7](https://forum.makecode.com/u/prigs7)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-touching/7779 "2021-05-03T16:21:27Z")

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(In blocks) I can’t find “IsTouching” and it shows it on https://makecode.microbit.org/reference/game/is-touching I don’t know if it’s an extension Please help me.

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## [Can't download my arcade game to Raspberry Pi 0](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cant-download-my-arcade-game-to-raspberry-pi-0/7764)

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**Author:** [@arianabarsotti](https://forum.makecode.com/u/arianabarsotti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cant-download-my-arcade-game-to-raspberry-pi-0/7764 "2021-05-03T06:12:19Z")

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I downloaded the files from this link https://learn.adafruit.com/makecode-arcade-with-raspberry-pi-zero/firmware#firmware-3-1 (the arcade-cardboard file) and I can play the games already on there, but when I try download…

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## [How do i make an online game? and can i make an online game?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-make-an-online-game-and-can-i-make-an-online-game/7714)

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**Author:** [@girlwhocode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/girlwhocode)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-make-an-online-game-and-can-i-make-an-online-game/7714 "2021-04-29T23:26:51Z")

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can i make an online game? and how

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## [Variable in Game Update Event not updating](https://forum.makecode.com/t/variable-in-game-update-event-not-updating/1773)

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**Author:** [@mickfuzz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mickfuzz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/variable-in-game-update-event-not-updating/1773 "2021-04-29T18:22:11Z")

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Hi there, I’m trying to decrease the time between enemies spawning by putting a variable in the game update every event block. Looking at debug the value is going down, but no increase in numbers of projectiles sp…

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## [Bubble Chat Samples](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bubble-chat-samples/7669)

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**Author:** [@LaserFoxPro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LaserFoxPro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bubble-chat-samples/7669 "2021-04-28T23:31:05Z")

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so yeah i was bored and made this ==NOTES== -All the samples are in the editor -If you are going to use one in your own game give credit

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## [Need debugging help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-debugging-help/7644)

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**Author:** [@kmcgerald](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kmcgerald)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-debugging-help/7644 "2021-04-28T01:26:06Z")

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I created a game last summer and it was going well. I had the game running in the browser and on PyBadge and PyGamer hardware. I took some time off between 6/26 and 9/09 and when I added some something stopped working w…

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## [HELP! My 2nd Level Is Lagging](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-my-2nd-level-is-lagging/7619)

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**Author:** [@Dixie202](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dixie202)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-my-2nd-level-is-lagging/7619 "2021-04-26T21:29:44Z")

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Hi there, I have been working on a game about ocean pollution. To advance to the next level, the player must collect garbage and climb the platforms to arrive at the end of the tilemap. The game runs without lag in …

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## [UnsignedArduino question](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unsignedarduino-question/7552)

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**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unsignedarduino-question/7552 "2021-04-26T19:54:52Z")

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Hey. I am attempting to make a decked out game, but I know @UnsignedArduino is/was working on this. So, @UnsignedArduino is it alright with you if I make my own version of decked out?

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## [Five Nights At Freddy's Code Bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/five-nights-at-freddys-code-bug/7561)

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**Author:** [@Dragoonian](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dragoonian)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/five-nights-at-freddys-code-bug/7561 "2021-04-25T23:44:15Z")

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I am attempting to remake five nights at freddy’s in makecode, its going well… its not horrible, although theres one bug that I cant figure out. When the doors are closed and chika goes down to the jumpscare spot, inste…

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## [Help with Tilt Game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-tilt-game/7612)

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**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-tilt-game/7612 "2021-04-25T16:39:40Z")

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I am trying to add code which says that if you leave the board flat (un-tilted) more than 1 second the it’s game over; this is because left flat, the game just keeps adding lives and points. { Ignore the middle 128 numbe…

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## [Need Some Ideas Plz](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-some-ideas-plz/3533)

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**Author:** [@FlintAsher](https://forum.makecode.com/u/FlintAsher)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-some-ideas-plz/3533 "2021-04-25T16:37:35Z")

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Hey, I’m currently working on Blobby McBouncy 2: The Second Life. I need some ideas about new enemies and some themes for some of the levels. Anybody got something? I appreciate any and all contributions! :heart:

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## [Reading "light level" as numeric sprite ? Please help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/reading-light-level-as-numeric-sprite-please-help/6434)

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**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/reading-light-level-as-numeric-sprite-please-help/6434 "2021-04-22T15:29:39Z")

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Video: https://youtu.be/267aW93StUc , you can see that light level is recorded as both ‘score’ and status bar column on the Meowbit. I would like to make the numerical reading of light level to be shown on that Arcade s…

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## [Falling](https://forum.makecode.com/t/falling/7528)

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**Author:** [@Local\_momo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Local_momo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/falling/7528 "2021-04-21T22:18:13Z")

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I set a block so that my character will be placed on top of a random wall, but they keep falling through it instead of staying on top of it, what do I do?

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## [Skill Map Fuel Up activity not showing Status Bar category](https://forum.makecode.com/t/skill-map-fuel-up-activity-not-showing-status-bar-category/7419)

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**Author:** [@dgebhart](https://forum.makecode.com/u/dgebhart)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/skill-map-fuel-up-activity-not-showing-status-bar-category/7419 "2021-04-21T17:39:30Z")

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On the MakeCode Arcade Skill Map some of my students cannot get the status bar category to appear when the lesson is loaded. It has worked for most, but there are a few who can’t. For reference, all students are using …

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## [Github Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-help/7369)

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**Author:** [@DahbixLP](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DahbixLP)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-help/7369 "2021-04-19T16:04:56Z")

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Hello! I have seen people having a github site with their game (Just the game) and nothing else! I have a game and I want the code to be a secret because there is secrets and codes in it! So how do I make these things …

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## [Mouse extension help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mouse-extension-help/7422)

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**Author:** [@Local\_momo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Local_momo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mouse-extension-help/7422 "2021-04-18T02:30:22Z")

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So I’m trying to use the mouse extension but I’m not sure how it works. I tried doing a mouse click button 'right' set projectile but that did not work, how am I supposed to do this?

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## [I need help naming my game Vol. 2](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-naming-my-game-vol-2/7402)

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**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-naming-my-game-vol-2/7402 "2021-04-16T21:21:20Z")

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Hello. I am once again asking for this forum’s help in naming my game. It is a platformer adventure game set in some sort of futuristic facility. The game is focused towards speedrunning, but can still be played without …

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## [Color Palette](https://forum.makecode.com/t/color-palette/7394)

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**Author:** [@sofiania](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sofiania)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/color-palette/7394 "2021-04-15T18:18:04Z")

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Is there any new release on the way that makes it possible to change the color palette inside the pixel art editor? I know there are some extensions that makes it possible to change the palette with blocks afterwards, an…

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## [Rhythm game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rhythm-game/7238)

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**Author:** [@MopishCobra75](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MopishCobra75)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rhythm-game/7238 "2021-04-14T22:43:41Z")

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I love rhythm games. They are my favorite kind of games. What if we had one for makecode, that would be awesome. But I can’t do it myself, I will need your help, please tell me if you can help. Thx.

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## [Dx, Dy](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dx-dy/7335)

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**Author:** [@Majority\_Magic](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Majority_Magic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dx-dy/7335 "2021-04-14T20:34:12Z")

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For some reason, I am unable to take any type of Dx or Dy block into the editor to use. I don’t know what to do. :frowning:

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## [Fail: controller dx-dy tool: code link](https://forum.makecode.com/t/fail-controller-dx-dy-tool-code-link/7299)

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**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/fail-controller-dx-dy-tool-code-link/7299 "2021-04-14T18:06:44Z")

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Why can’t I get the dx and dy tools under Controller to install in an Arcade program? I tried to write code in JS text but only got error messages. Only on one occasion did I get one dx block to install but then the sy…

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## [Sprite Transforms with Turtle ? Why not ?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprite-transforms-with-turtle-why-not/7371)

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**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprite-transforms-with-turtle-why-not/7371 "2021-04-14T16:10:11Z")

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I wonder why the Turtle extension does not play well with the Sprite Transforms? I cannot share program but you can drag this .png into your Arcade environment to see the conflict. I’d like to use Turtle actions with oth…

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## [Need help with Darts extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-darts-extension/7350)

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**Author:** [@alex812](https://forum.makecode.com/u/alex812)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-darts-extension/7350 "2021-04-13T18:39:44Z")

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My game is still unfinished. It use Tower of Hanoi game with Darts extansion. Darts sprite disk navigation works fine. After pressing B button, displayed trajectory and buttons control should transfere to another sprite…

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