# Help

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## [Slimey adventure?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/slimey-adventure/41681)

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**Author:** [@Hulahoop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Hulahoop)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/slimey-adventure/41681 "2026-02-01T23:59:24Z")

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I named it a random thing because i didn’t want to name the post something crappy again. (just talking to myself) like (Help me with a game im making!) i know i need improvment in names. anyway! I just started making…

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## [I have been trying for 2 hours](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-have-been-trying-for-2-hours/41809)

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**Author:** [@Green\_Lizard](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Green_Lizard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-have-been-trying-for-2-hours/41809 "2026-02-01T20:24:28Z")

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I have been trying to fix door 2 in my game for sooooo long, but no matter how hard I try nothing works When you place box 2 on the box 2 button in level 4 its suppost to open a door and alow you to go through. But whe…

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## [Neon Velocity - Bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/neon-velocity-bug/41815)

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**Author:** [@BitBot](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BitBot)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/neon-velocity-bug/41815 "2026-01-31T22:50:33Z")

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Here is the game: What I need help with is, I need the Textsprite2 variable to text whatever your selection is in the inventory/toolbox. I have tried multiple times, and failed, so I will be very happy and grateful if…

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## [Raycasting Tilemap Not Loading](https://forum.makecode.com/t/raycasting-tilemap-not-loading/41812)

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**Author:** [@Fitz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Fitz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/raycasting-tilemap-not-loading/41812 "2026-01-31T18:21:51Z")

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I have a tilemap that I need to switch my player to, but when I switch the view mode to top-down, the camera pointer isn’t loaded in. I’ve tried everything, even adding camera follow player. left-right-left to switch vie…

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## [Can blocks turn invisible?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-blocks-turn-invisible/41764)

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**Author:** [@IceyDomain](https://forum.makecode.com/u/IceyDomain)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-blocks-turn-invisible/41764 "2026-01-29T19:38:17Z")

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Here I have my code in blocks. I deleted my on start block why is it still like this? Is it invisible, or is there just something wrong with my game

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## [Tile map fog. (Help)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tile-map-fog-help/41679)

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**Author:** [@Ima.notarobot](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Ima.notarobot)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tile-map-fog-help/41679 "2026-01-28T18:59:38Z")

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Hi. Does anyone know how I can make a tile map shade on blocks that are not visible to the sprite? In my game goat miner, I created generated tunnels. But I don’t want you to be able to see past the walls in the tunnels…

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## [Makecode crashing when trying to commit to github](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-crashing-when-trying-to-commit-to-github/41720)

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**Author:** [@not\_a\_lemon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/not_a_lemon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-crashing-when-trying-to-commit-to-github/41720 "2026-01-27T17:52:20Z")

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I’m trying to commit a few changes in greenwood war to github but as soon as I push the github button it immediately turns to a white screen and doesn’t load. Then after reloading, It crashes within two mins of opening u…

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## [How to make a hud](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-hud/41741)

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**Author:** [@Katz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Katz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-hud/41741 "2026-01-27T16:10:09Z")

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So, I want the game to keep track of the coins you collect, but I have no idea how to do that. How do I do that?

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## [Need advice on building a fast rhythm-based game mechanic (Geometry Dash–style)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-advice-on-building-a-fast-rhythm-based-game-mechanic-geometry-dash-style/41738)

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**Author:** [@upshotloutish](https://forum.makecode.com/u/upshotloutish)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-advice-on-building-a-fast-rhythm-based-game-mechanic-geometry-dash-style/41738 "2026-01-27T03:10:24Z")

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Hi everyone :waving\_hand: I’m currently interested in creating a fast-paced rhythm game inspired by games like Geometry Dash. The main idea is to combine simple controls with music-synchronized gameplay, where timing an…

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## [A question about saving/extension request](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-question-about-saving-extension-request/41733)

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**Author:** [@Reflectfr](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Reflectfr)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-question-about-saving-extension-request/41733 "2026-01-27T03:03:36Z")

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With the settings (aka saving) extension, is it possible to save specific items and specific amounts, and is it able to save the area youre in (like ut/dr) asking for myself. if no, can you guys make a better saving exte…

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## [I'm making space invaders but I want to make the thingies that disappear a little when you shot them](https://forum.makecode.com/t/im-making-space-invaders-but-i-want-to-make-the-thingies-that-disappear-a-little-when-you-shot-them/41714)

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**Author:** [@FunnyQQQQ](https://forum.makecode.com/u/FunnyQQQQ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/im-making-space-invaders-but-i-want-to-make-the-thingies-that-disappear-a-little-when-you-shot-them/41714 "2026-01-26T20:22:33Z")

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please help me

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## [Help Me Fix This](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-me-fix-this/41718)

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**Author:** [@kate.perotti](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kate.perotti)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-me-fix-this/41718 "2026-01-26T20:02:21Z")

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Hello! I am working on a practice project being recreated by a class of elementry aged coders this spring. It is a simple tilemap with a car navigating obstacles. The goal is to teach them how the programs works and how…

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## [Ask screen not responding to B/Enter Key](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ask-screen-not-responding-to-b-enter-key/41673)

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**Author:** [@WhenTheWorldCrashes](https://forum.makecode.com/u/WhenTheWorldCrashes)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ask-screen-not-responding-to-b-enter-key/41673 "2026-01-26T16:09:42Z")

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Hey! Currently I am having a lot of problems with my user input section. This is specifically on the splash “difficulty number” section, as it is not allowing for the user to go beyond this screen even when they press en…

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## [Character instantly dies on the second level](https://forum.makecode.com/t/character-instantly-dies-on-the-second-level/41716)

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**Author:** [@ItzTurtelz1](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ItzTurtelz1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/character-instantly-dies-on-the-second-level/41716 "2026-01-25T20:24:31Z")

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https://arcade.makecode.com/S30048-90236-35728-80301 Title, I have no idea why my player character instantly dies the moment it enters the second floor

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## [Pac-Man Music](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pac-man-music/40573)

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**Author:** [@Taison](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Taison)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pac-man-music/40573 "2026-01-25T20:10:27Z")

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Hello! I am making Pac-Man, but I cannot get the notes of the Pac-Man theme song. Could someone help me, please? Thank you!

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## [Card Game: Sprites behaving in satisfying, unintentional ways](https://forum.makecode.com/t/card-game-sprites-behaving-in-satisfying-unintentional-ways/20445)

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**Author:** [@Luke](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Luke)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/card-game-sprites-behaving-in-satisfying-unintentional-ways/20445 "2026-01-24T21:31:58Z")

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For some reason the sprites and positioners move towards the middle of the screen? Looks like a cool hand shuffling sequence though.

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## [Help with a new game im making!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-a-new-game-im-making/40793)

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**Author:** [@Hulahoop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Hulahoop)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-a-new-game-im-making/40793 "2026-01-24T03:22:23Z")

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Basically @Bifrosty helped me with how to make these AMAZING text!:star\_struck: but now the problem is that for some reason some of the sentences don’t work! here’s the code: the function block and where i used it. any…

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## [How to change simulator color randomly](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-change-simulator-color-randomly/41688)

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**Author:** [@IceyDomain](https://forum.makecode.com/u/IceyDomain)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-change-simulator-color-randomly/41688 "2026-01-23T19:54:10Z")

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Is this possible because I want to make it change colour depending on the character you’re using, or just randomly for some things.

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## [Music Editor thing, Need help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music-editor-thing-need-help/41665)

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**Author:** [@teaeat100](https://forum.makecode.com/u/teaeat100)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music-editor-thing-need-help/41665 "2026-01-23T17:13:52Z")

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Trying to remake a game right now and using the music editor. Here’s the thing, It Goes above the shown staff (the music) and can’t really touch the music till solved. Can Yall Tell me all the controls of the editor …

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## [Can somebody help me? (again)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-somebody-help-me-again/41575)

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**Author:** [@YamJamTheGoober](https://forum.makecode.com/u/YamJamTheGoober)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-somebody-help-me-again/41575 "2026-01-23T04:54:40Z")

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Im in a contest against my friends where we make a game thats like “wizard survivor” from Prodigy game island (if you know what that is) for some reason when your bullet hits an enemy nothing actually happens. Can anybo…

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## [Help with image that doesn't appear](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-image-that-doesnt-appear/41683)

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**Author:** [@BotWarrior](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BotWarrior)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-image-that-doesnt-appear/41683 "2026-01-23T04:35:31Z")

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So… I know it has been a while, I need some help though. If you look in the top left of the screen, the dice face isn’t appearing underneath the “Attack” text. For context I am doing some really painful stuff with arrays…

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## [How to count the amount of a certain sprite there are?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-count-the-amount-of-a-certain-sprite-there-are/41682)

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**Author:** [@YamJamTheGoober](https://forum.makecode.com/u/YamJamTheGoober)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-count-the-amount-of-a-certain-sprite-there-are/41682 "2026-01-23T04:23:25Z")

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I was wondering if it was possible to count the amount of a certain sprite there are that are currently existing. This would be very useful for me since I’m making a game that has waves and I don’t want to have the playe…

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## [How do i "attach" sprites to other sprites? (Desc for extra info)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-attach-sprites-to-other-sprites-desc-for-extra-info/41637)

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**Author:** [@DimonSw0rd11](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DimonSw0rd11)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-attach-sprites-to-other-sprites-desc-for-extra-info/41637 "2026-01-23T03:45:53Z")

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I know you can set sprite A position to sprite B x and y, but i want different collisions in a sprite that are toggleable, as im making a platformer with the T tetromino. I dont know how to explain this well but ill try …

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## [Noise pollution cap in makecode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/noise-pollution-cap-in-makecode/41596)

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**Author:** [@not\_a\_lemon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/not_a_lemon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/noise-pollution-cap-in-makecode/41596 "2026-01-21T23:57:25Z")

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I’ve noticed that makecode seems to have some sort of noise cap, maybe to prevent too much noise pollution in games? It has become a problem in some of my games though, causing background notes in songs to just end early…

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## [Question on blocks](https://forum.makecode.com/t/question-on-blocks/41605)

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**Author:** [@TheGooberEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheGooberEarth)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/question-on-blocks/41605 "2026-01-21T17:29:53Z")

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What does this block do and also this one I would love to use them but I have less than an idea on how to use them but the help didn’t give a clear explanation also ▶ Pinging

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## [Random menus](https://forum.makecode.com/t/random-menus/41602)

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**Author:** [@YamJamTheGoober](https://forum.makecode.com/u/YamJamTheGoober)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/random-menus/41602 "2026-01-21T03:35:25Z")

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Does anybody know how to make a menu have random options? I’m making a game and part of it needs to have a menu that has random options in it that the code chose from an array or something. (thats how I think it should w…

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## [Jungle Art](https://forum.makecode.com/t/jungle-art/41628)

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**Author:** [@River](https://forum.makecode.com/u/River)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/jungle-art/41628 "2026-01-21T03:33:53Z")

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Hello guys! Im new to Microsoft.arcade, and sadly really bad at pixel art. I was wondering if anyone was up for making some jungle art: Backround, Blocks, etc. Its all for a game that im working on. If you cant, no worri…

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## [New game ideas?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-game-ideas/41498)

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**Author:** [@Corgi\_Lover](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Corgi_Lover)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-game-ideas/41498 "2026-01-21T03:20:03Z")

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Hello! I am having trouble coming up with ideas for fun melee fighter games to make in makecode arcade. This is a place where you can share your ideas for others to take and create games with them. I use block coding, so…

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## [Anybody know any javascript skillmaps?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/anybody-know-any-javascript-skillmaps/41614)

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**Author:** [@YamJamTheGoober](https://forum.makecode.com/u/YamJamTheGoober)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/anybody-know-any-javascript-skillmaps/41614 "2026-01-21T03:16:54Z")

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I’ve been doing stuff on blocks for 3 years now, and my dad wants me to learn new languages, so I’m gonna learn Javascript! I don’t know if its possible to make a skillmap but i saw a skill map from a post by @AlexK that…

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## [The Folder/Clicker Chronicals](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-folder-clicker-chronicals/41532)

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**Author:** [@vitrol](https://forum.makecode.com/u/vitrol)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-folder-clicker-chronicals/41532 "2026-01-20T01:57:04Z")

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Everyone, I need help, me and my friend, are trying to create a game where you keep clicking and it goes on over and over and over with different text every time you click, this based of its Chromebook ancestor, the fold…

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