# Help

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## [How to place tiles on all the locations in an array?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-place-tiles-on-all-the-locations-in-an-array/43533)

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**Author:** [@BUM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BUM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-place-tiles-on-all-the-locations-in-an-array/43533 "2026-04-23T17:01:39Z")

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how do i place tiles on all of the tilemap locations in an array

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## [My Game: The Adventure of the Great Gravis](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-game-the-adventure-of-the-great-gravis/43526)

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**Author:** [@LIONHEARTED](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LIONHEARTED)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-game-the-adventure-of-the-great-gravis/43526 "2026-04-23T03:07:19Z")

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Hi guys, as you may see in my other topic " Help! I can’t do Pixel Art," I said that I am making a prequel game for the game I needed to sprites for, and that game is the adventures of Gravis. I was making the game when …

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## [Projectiles and Speed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/projectiles-and-speed/43416)

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**Author:** [@MrGhost15](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrGhost15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/projectiles-and-speed/43416 "2026-04-23T02:48:25Z")

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How do you fire a projectile and also slow down your sprite when you walk? I can’t figure it out.

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## [Help making a mini menu](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-making-a-mini-menu/43343)

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**Author:** [@Sofa](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sofa)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-making-a-mini-menu/43343 "2026-04-23T02:39:04Z")

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So I’ve been coding this chess game and I want a mini menu to start it out. But I realized I don’t know how to code one (even after 2 years of experience with JavaScript) the thing is I’ve NEVER built a mini menu before.…

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## [Saving Backgrounds for a Art game to then load in later](https://forum.makecode.com/t/saving-backgrounds-for-a-art-game-to-then-load-in-later/43321)

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**Author:** [@Log](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Log)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/saving-backgrounds-for-a-art-game-to-then-load-in-later/43321 "2026-04-23T02:37:57Z")

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Does anyone know how I would save backgrounds to memory or as like a key so that the player could for example save a artwork and then close the tab. And then like say a couple days later they go back to the game and relo…

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## [HELP! I cant do Pixel Art!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-i-cant-do-pixel-art/43460)

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**Author:** [@LIONHEARTED](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LIONHEARTED)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-i-cant-do-pixel-art/43460 "2026-04-23T02:32:58Z")

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Hi guys,well ive gotten no progress on my game(lol) because i’ve been trying to teach myself pixel art…its not going good. so Im asking if anyone here knows how if they can make like a human sprite base that I can add de…

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## [My Camera Follow Sprite Is Broken](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-camera-follow-sprite-is-broken/43517)

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**Author:** [@KawaiiGoddess](https://forum.makecode.com/u/KawaiiGoddess)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-camera-follow-sprite-is-broken/43517 "2026-04-23T02:32:46Z")

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I set it up every time but nothing happens!!! Also, when a sprite has no image, when you set it to do something, it won’t do it!!!

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## [I lost all of my projects... 7 months of work gone](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-lost-all-of-my-projects-7-months-of-work-gone/43384)

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**Author:** [@Log](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Log)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-lost-all-of-my-projects-7-months-of-work-gone/43384 "2026-04-23T02:09:51Z")

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I got logged out of my makecode account and thought that It was weird, so I logged back in and I lost absolutely all of my projects within 7 months. I now cant update any of my games with the original share link, and I l…

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## [How would i make a tile system](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-would-i-make-a-tile-system/43242)

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**Author:** [@LP0818](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LP0818)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-would-i-make-a-tile-system/43242 "2026-04-22T19:15:59Z")

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I want to make a tile system out of sprite. im coding in JS btw. heres the project btw https://arcade.makecode.com/S83593-36193-98699-74771 anyone know how to?

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## [it's not an infinite loop but doesn't work](https://forum.makecode.com/t/its-not-an-infinite-loop-but-doesnt-work/43550)

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**Author:** [@BUM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BUM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/its-not-an-infinite-loop-but-doesnt-work/43550 "2026-04-22T03:08:31Z")

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for reason, the “make paths” function just does nothing. I thought was because I was using a while loop but it still just doesn’t work but there is no errors.

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## [Controller bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/controller-bug/43376)

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**Author:** [@mirulclexd](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mirulclexd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/controller-bug/43376 "2026-04-21T23:25:38Z")

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does anyone has experience that control is not smooth? my problem is that when i try to move my sprite it become “laggy” and from what i saw that only my up, a,b, button is working perfectly fine meanwhile my side and do…

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## [Help finding topics](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-finding-topics/43530)

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**Author:** [@CodingGrizzlyBear](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CodingGrizzlyBear)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-finding-topics/43530 "2026-04-21T21:54:24Z")

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I remember there was a good remix of invalidproject’s “grave” mistake I forget where

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## [How can I change the color of the device in makecode arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-color-of-the-device-in-makecode-arcade/43442)

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**Author:** [@CodingGrizzlyBear](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CodingGrizzlyBear)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-color-of-the-device-in-makecode-arcade/43442 "2026-04-21T21:02:07Z")

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I’ve seen other people changing the color of the device, how do I do that?

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## [Help with debugging a new feature!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-debugging-a-new-feature/43520)

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**Author:** [@top\_hat\_lord](https://forum.makecode.com/u/top_hat_lord)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-debugging-a-new-feature/43520 "2026-04-21T21:00:18Z")

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I was hoping to make a version of my most recent game for extra credit in math class(not really i just was hoping to show off my skills to my teacher tbh), and Im having toruble with this new enemy I’m making. the enemy …

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## [Help 404 error](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-404-error/43230)

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**Author:** [@Solek](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Solek)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-404-error/43230 "2026-04-21T18:49:11Z")

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How can i contact admin I am trying to share a new game i made and it keeps giving me 404 error. the first time i did it, the system gave me a message saying my game didn’t meet standards, so check variable names and st…

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## [How to make clones move left and right](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-clones-move-left-and-right/31645)

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**Author:** [@Ima.notarobot](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Ima.notarobot)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-clones-move-left-and-right/31645 "2026-04-21T18:07:47Z")

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basically I am making a terraria remake and I want to have opponents and the first one being slimes. but I cant get them to consistently go left to right after another clone spawns

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## [Green Ball (like Red Ball 4)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/green-ball-like-red-ball-4/43290)

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**Author:** [@TheMasterCoder](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheMasterCoder)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/green-ball-like-red-ball-4/43290 "2026-04-21T17:58:13Z")

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Hi, I am trying to make a version of Red Ball 4 (https://red-ball4.com or the one on app store) and at the same time allow it to be downloadable onto a Retro Arcade for EDU (which is what i have) or other devices that ar…

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## [I am making an Elden RIng type game. I am working on short invincibility for dodging, and don't quite know how to do that](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-am-making-an-elden-ring-type-game-i-am-working-on-short-invincibility-for-dodging-and-dont-quite-know-how-to-do-that/43394)

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**Author:** [@H3llish\_port](https://forum.makecode.com/u/H3llish_port)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-am-making-an-elden-ring-type-game-i-am-working-on-short-invincibility-for-dodging-and-dont-quite-know-how-to-do-that/43394 "2026-04-19T21:42:57Z")

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Could you help?

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## [Why did Goober Game Topic get Unlisted?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-did-goober-game-topic-get-unlisted/43441)

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**Author:** [@AlexTheGoober64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexTheGoober64)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-did-goober-game-topic-get-unlisted/43441 "2026-04-19T21:37:05Z")

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for no reason this person from Microsoft Makecode unlisted and locked my topic goober game Please give me an explanation as to why you unlisted and closed my topic @AlexK because it’s unfair to do so without giving a…

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## [I need help getting my sprites to move it](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-getting-my-sprites-to-move-it/43391)

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**Author:** [@Danyboy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Danyboy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-getting-my-sprites-to-move-it/43391 "2026-04-17T21:15:34Z")

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My enemy sprites won’t move toward my player. @richard, can you help

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## [Farming game help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/farming-game-help/43333)

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**Author:** [@Astro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Astro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/farming-game-help/43333 "2026-04-17T17:36:01Z")

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alright so i’m making a farming game and I want to only use one sprite for the images, but when I try to do that only one updates. I apologize if someone already solved this problem, but I just searched the wrong thing…

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## [PCM music?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pcm-music/43208)

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**Author:** [@BloonsFan3](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BloonsFan3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pcm-music/43208 "2026-04-17T17:16:58Z")

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ok, so we all know them MML and RTTTL extensions, but I wonder if it’s possible to play PCM music inside of MakeCode. Now obviously, this probably is NOT possible with blocks, so it could be an extension or something. I’…

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## [Yall Got Ideas?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/yall-got-ideas/42940)

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**Author:** [@AGuyThatsBored](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AGuyThatsBored)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/yall-got-ideas/42940 "2026-04-17T17:16:54Z")

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so ive taken a break but im back (unless this is a clanker, in which case, mods, please ban the clanker forever.) so i want to know if (yes this is stupid) any more ideas for my profile pic. I think im going to rotate e…

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## [Help with destroying a sprite from an array](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-destroying-a-sprite-from-an-array/43382)

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**Author:** [@temmie](https://forum.makecode.com/u/temmie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-destroying-a-sprite-from-an-array/43382 "2026-04-17T00:39:35Z")

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i have an array with 3 sprites the 3 sprites all chase the player, z places the 3 sprites in random places, x starts and stops there chasing, and c (uses a keybored compatable extension) destroys the closests sprite, bu…

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## [I need help with wall sliding](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-wall-sliding/42917)

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**Author:** [@adicat](https://forum.makecode.com/u/adicat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-wall-sliding/42917 "2026-04-17T00:04:03Z")

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I’m making a game and I want the player to be able to wall slide but I don’t know how to make a wall slide :sweat\_smile: please help

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## [Some of my games!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/some-of-my-games/31342)

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**Author:** [@NotsoGBA](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NotsoGBA)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/some-of-my-games/31342 "2026-04-16T23:57:55Z")

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So I made a game a while back and recently started working on it again. There are some issues with it so i wanted y’all’s help to make them better. But ye it’s a fun game i made. https://arcade.makecode.com/S43665-19310-…

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## [Art help please!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/art-help-please/42596)

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**Author:** [@RizeUpDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RizeUpDev)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/art-help-please/42596 "2026-04-16T22:18:14Z")

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Could anybody help me in making art. I am an amateur in it. Also explain to me about character frames.

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## [Coding Questions from a 4th Grade Gifted and Talented Student for End-of-Year Design Project](https://forum.makecode.com/t/coding-questions-from-a-4th-grade-gifted-and-talented-student-for-end-of-year-design-project/43323)

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**Author:** [@Pathways](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Pathways)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/coding-questions-from-a-4th-grade-gifted-and-talented-student-for-end-of-year-design-project/43323 "2026-04-15T20:49:54Z")

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Hello! I am posting these questions for my 4th grade student who needs help as he is building a platformer game: Name: Miles 1. What is the best height for a character when making a platform game? 2. Are you able to m…

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## [I'm trying to make an UT fangame, UnderCrap an UT recreation](https://forum.makecode.com/t/im-trying-to-make-an-ut-fangame-undercrap-an-ut-recreation/42865)

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**Author:** [@Frisk](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Frisk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/im-trying-to-make-an-ut-fangame-undercrap-an-ut-recreation/42865 "2026-04-15T20:48:23Z")

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Yeah UnderCrap. I’m done Once apon apon a time so um… yeah. But idk how to make it SAVE like in UT and reset and the game remembers even you close the tab but I’m not sure if that is possible. Here’s the link I guess if…

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## [On sprite hits wall](https://forum.makecode.com/t/on-sprite-hits-wall/43314)

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**Author:** [@CodingGrizzlyBear](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CodingGrizzlyBear)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/on-sprite-hits-wall/43314 "2026-04-15T20:46:32Z")

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Is there a way to see when a sprite hits the boundary of the screen (Not a tilemap)? I want to make a screensaver which changes color whenever it hits a wall

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