# Help

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## [Black hole like physics](https://forum.makecode.com/t/black-hole-like-physics/35981)

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**Author:** [@BotWarrior](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BotWarrior)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/black-hole-like-physics/35981 "2025-04-23T20:50:19Z")

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So I have been doing this thing where I try to work out how to have objects that… I better show my project. Keep in mind that I don’t want to also calculate distance from my black hole to my red ball. Just velocity. Th…

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## [Ideas for puzzle games?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ideas-for-puzzle-games/36039)

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**Author:** [@BlobDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BlobDev)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ideas-for-puzzle-games/36039 "2025-04-23T12:19:57Z")

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like names themes and what you do in the game?

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## [Bad news for me](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bad-news-for-me/36018)

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**Author:** [@mcodez](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mcodez)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bad-news-for-me/36018 "2025-04-23T01:52:26Z")

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Howdy i have a school computer when I code and I have received a new laptop because it broke that’s was the good news because it preforms better but when I signed in it say I cant look in the link and I cant update…

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## [Rougelike Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rougelike-help/35489)

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**Author:** [@pkplayz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pkplayz)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rougelike-help/35489 "2025-04-22T18:23:58Z")

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I’ve thought of making a turn-based roguelike similar to PokeRogue but with characters from another game (not thought out yet). I think things like the menu and all are manageable, but I need help coming up with battle c…

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## [How to Make good Game music?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-good-game-music/35978)

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**Author:** [@CodePerson](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CodePerson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-good-game-music/35978 "2025-04-21T20:47:06Z")

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I always try adding music to my game. And as some people might know, it’s abysmal. So, I wanted to make good music for my game. I know that there are people here that are really good at making songs such as InvalidProjec…

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## [Help with pixel art for arcadeOS](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-pixel-art-for-arcadeos/35979)

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**Author:** [@Greenray4567](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Greenray4567)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-pixel-art-for-arcadeos/35979 "2025-04-21T19:26:30Z")

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Hi, i would like some help with some wallpapers for the default background for arcadeOS. If you would be interested then reply to this topic. By the way if you are gonna help then arcadeOS is in 320x220 resolution. thank…

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## [SargeDev Better Settings - Undefined images from an array](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sargedev-better-settings-undefined-images-from-an-array/35982)

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**Author:** [@pmaiurano](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pmaiurano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sargedev-better-settings-undefined-images-from-an-array/35982 "2025-04-21T15:53:55Z")

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Hi all, I am trying to save my inventory for a survival game I am working on. I have so much done, and I am so close, but the final step is getting my inventory to save. I have made an array of names, images, and amou…

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## [How do I show stats of ANYTHING](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-show-stats-of-anything/35874)

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**Author:** [@Qaceacewace](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Qaceacewace)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-show-stats-of-anything/35874 "2025-04-21T02:42:40Z")

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I’m making a game, but the problem is I have many variables, to make it easier for both me and the player, I want to make a panel where you can see stats, for example

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## [Anyone know what the cake means?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/anyone-know-what-the-cake-means/35759)

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**Author:** [@mcodez](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mcodez)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/anyone-know-what-the-cake-means/35759 "2025-04-21T01:09:00Z")

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I woke up logged on checked forumms My normal thing but there is a cake next to my icon anyone know what it is

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## [Makecode arcade kiosk for Xbox is Broken](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-kiosk-for-xbox-is-broken/35768)

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**Author:** [@gimmoeri](https://forum.makecode.com/u/gimmoeri)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-kiosk-for-xbox-is-broken/35768 "2025-04-19T17:27:26Z")

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I saw that the make code kiosk was on Xbox, so I downloaded it and loaded it up. It took a while to load up but once I did it was as slow as a brick. it wouldn’t let me go to the home menu and it crashed my Xbox. when I …

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## [Help with commands](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-commands/35798)

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**Author:** [@BotWarrior](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BotWarrior)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-commands/35798 "2025-04-18T23:47:19Z")

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I am having trouble with command a, v, c, and z not working in the editor. It seems to be an on and off problem, as sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. When I am trying to copy one of my sprites, I would usually…

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## [What is the \*most efficient\* way to draw a single pixel to the screen?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-is-the-most-efficient-way-to-draw-a-single-pixel-to-the-screen/35451)

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**Author:** [@MrJones](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrJones)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-is-the-most-efficient-way-to-draw-a-single-pixel-to-the-screen/35451 "2025-04-17T18:06:45Z")

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Hello, new to the forums but I’m a middle/highschool comp sci teacher who likes to push the limits of my teaching tools. I plan to make a 3D renderer from scratch in Makecode Arcade. I know this has been done before in …

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## [Bouncing Sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bouncing-sprites/35791)

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**Author:** [@Yippee](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Yippee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bouncing-sprites/35791 "2025-04-17T02:04:32Z")

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Hey there! I’m new to MakeCode arcade and to this forum. But I’m trying to make a game for class and I need some help with a core feature. I wanted to make a game similar to the DVD screensaver. There’s a thing bouncing…

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## [How to ask player 2 for a number / string?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-ask-player-2-for-a-number-string/35760)

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**Author:** [@Kura](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kura)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-ask-player-2-for-a-number-string/35760 "2025-04-17T01:50:22Z")

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I’m wondering if there’s a way to use the “ask for number” block, but only player 1 can input a number, or only player 2 can enter a number.

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## [Why does it take two years to test a bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-does-it-take-two-years-to-test-a-bug/35574)

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**Author:** [@Qaceacewace](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Qaceacewace)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-does-it-take-two-years-to-test-a-bug/35574 "2025-04-16T19:38:16Z")

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What I’m talking about, is when I’m trying to troubleshoot a problem, it takes 2 years to load and try to troubleshoot the bug with debug mode, which makes it impossible for me to use the debug mode, when I have to wait …

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## [Browser events extension BUG?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/browser-events-extension-bug/35709)

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**Author:** [@SouperMediocre1](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SouperMediocre1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/browser-events-extension-bug/35709 "2025-04-16T17:58:50Z")

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Using the browser events extension, i was creating a test program to shoot an arrow towards the cursor. in doing so, i added a system that sent the arrow farther the longer you held down the mouse button. unfortunately,…

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## [How to get score as a decimal value?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-get-score-as-a-decimal-value/35721)

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**Author:** [@Gl125371](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Gl125371)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-get-score-as-a-decimal-value/35721 "2025-04-16T04:39:38Z")

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Hi, is there a way to show score as a decimal? I tried “Set score to 0.5”, but it just shows 0.

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## [I hate this so bad](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-hate-this-so-bad/35691)

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**Author:** [@Makecoder123](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Makecoder123)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-hate-this-so-bad/35691 "2025-04-16T04:36:44Z")

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When i use a wait block the COMPLETE GAME PAUSES FOR THAT TIME AND NOT THE SCRIPT i want it to only pause the script Please reply

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## [Help with my fishing game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-my-fishing-game/26266)

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**Author:** [@Foroxian](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Foroxian)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-my-fishing-game/26266 "2025-04-15T11:45:09Z")

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I’m trying to make a fishing game like the ‘Tiny Fishing’ game on CrazyGames and I’ve added upgrades of going deeper, being able to get more fish, and get rarer fish to sell for more but I need help with some coding: Ho…

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## [How to change sprites animations](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-change-sprites-animations/35676)

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**Author:** [@mrBOX23](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mrBOX23)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-change-sprites-animations/35676 "2025-04-15T04:46:35Z")

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hello, i am new here but i already know alot but theres a small problem that i can’t solve, i saw in one of the topics about codebott578 asking the same thing as me, i tried to do what the others telled him but it doesn’…

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## [Mutiplayer](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mutiplayer/35698)

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**Author:** [@Popping-corn](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Popping-corn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mutiplayer/35698 "2025-04-15T04:14:32Z")

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is there any possible way in all of Makecode Arcade to make a multiplayer game that can host more than 4 players??

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## [Inventory Issue](https://forum.makecode.com/t/inventory-issue/34814)

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**Author:** [@pmaiurano](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pmaiurano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/inventory-issue/34814 "2025-04-15T03:22:07Z")

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I am trying to make it so you can use an inventory to get items and then use those items using the toolbar with A and B. I have everything working with the inventory, and selecting an item with A and B to set the toolba…

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## [This is so stressful omg](https://forum.makecode.com/t/this-is-so-stressful-omg/35639)

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**Author:** [@Makecoder123](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Makecoder123)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/this-is-so-stressful-omg/35639 "2025-04-14T20:22:17Z")

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When the condition is true the code is running forever. I need to know how to make this code run only one time I hope this gets answered -Makecoder123

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## [How to make a sprite as a wall?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-sprite-as-a-wall/35657)

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**Author:** [@Dvplayzty](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dvplayzty)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-sprite-as-a-wall/35657 "2025-04-14T20:19:48Z")

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How to make a sprite as a wall? I want a sprite standing on top of a another one. The bottom one is the wall which is a sprite.

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## [Arcade Kiosk Lost Games when Reboot or Turning On](https://forum.makecode.com/t/arcade-kiosk-lost-games-when-reboot-or-turning-on/28922)

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**Author:** [@JKCSD](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JKCSD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/arcade-kiosk-lost-games-when-reboot-or-turning-on/28922 "2025-04-14T18:23:19Z")

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Hi, I just built the MakeCode Arcade Kiosk booth. Hooked up everything and it runs well. I am trying to figure out how to store students’ games in the MakeCode Arcade Kiosk permanently. When I shut down or reboot the com…

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## [Why does my enemy keep shooting even though I've killed him?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-does-my-enemy-keep-shooting-even-though-ive-killed-him/35387)

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**Author:** [@SrGalaxy625](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SrGalaxy625)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-does-my-enemy-keep-shooting-even-though-ive-killed-him/35387 "2025-04-14T03:02:24Z")

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Hi, here is the game: https://arcade.makecode.com/S26830-65682-09574-13150 I’ve tried several things to stop the enemy from shooting bullets after death, but they haven’t worked. Maybe someone has a solution. I use two…

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## [My kinds are getting deleted automatically! (This is bad)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-kinds-are-getting-deleted-automatically-this-is-bad/35163)

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**Author:** [@Makecoder123](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Makecoder123)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-kinds-are-getting-deleted-automatically-this-is-bad/35163 "2025-04-13T00:12:39Z")

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In my 3d game ROBOTS my kinds are getting deleted for some reason automatically im panicking right now because this game is my biggest project in makecode arcade. I hope the bug gets fixed or i get any help. Thanks for r…

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## [Is it possible to change the screen resolution?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-change-the-screen-resolution/22001)

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**Author:** [@WoodysWorkshop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/WoodysWorkshop)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-change-the-screen-resolution/22001 "2025-04-11T22:53:27Z")

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Title. I love using Makecode Arcade and so do my students. Is it possible to increase the screen resolution just for games that run on PC instead of on arcade devices? So its currently 160 x 120. Imagine the possibilit…

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## [How can I simplify this with functions?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-simplify-this-with-functions/35497)

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**Author:** [@DAJurewicz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DAJurewicz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-simplify-this-with-functions/35497 "2025-04-11T17:19:56Z")

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Here is my game. I was just wondering if there is any way I can simplify this with functions? I made this entire thing without realizing that there was a functions tab, and I get the premise of how it works, but I don’t …

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## [Hiding Splash Text after set amount of time](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hiding-splash-text-after-set-amount-of-time/35104)

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**Author:** [@Cory](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cory)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hiding-splash-text-after-set-amount-of-time/35104 "2025-04-11T02:25:56Z")

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I am currently updating my game to use the computer cursor via the Browser-Events extension. I have a splash text appear upon clicking on a sprite. I am wondering how I can hide this text after a set amount of time. Ex. …

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