Mystery box gaming single player

So I have a idea for a game randomizer you can add your games in it: :video_game: Game Title: Mysterybox Gaming

:bullseye: Game Type:

  • Single Player Game Hub / Game Randomizer
  • Built in MakeCode Arcade

:puzzle_piece: CORE CONCEPT:

Players enter a central “Mysterybox Hub” — a virtual arcade where a random game is chosen each time they hit Play. The twist? All the games are mini-games submitted by you and other MakeCode forum members, making this a collaborative community collection.

Each playthrough is different, with randomized challenges, genres, and styles.


:globe_with_meridians: STRUCTURE:

1. Main Menu:

  • Start Game
  • Game Library (View all available games and creators)
  • About Mysterybox
  • Credits
  • Submit a Game (QR Code or instructions for submission)

:compass: FLOW OF PLAY:

  1. :wrapped_gift: Player presses “Open Mysterybox”
  2. :counterclockwise_arrows_button: A spinner animation or shuffle sound plays
  3. :collision: A random mini-game loads instantly
  4. :trophy: After playing, the player sees:
  • Their score
  • Creator of the mini-game
  • Options: Play Again, Try Another Game, Rate Game (thumbs up)

:brick: GAME TYPES INCLUDED:

Let members submit a variety of genres:

  • :water_pistol: Shooter (like alien blaster)
  • :bullseye: Platformer (jump & collect)
  • :brain: Puzzle (match 3, logic rooms)
  • :man_running: Endless Runner
  • :dragon: Boss Battle Simulators
  • :musical_notes: Rhythm-based mini-games
  • :rocket: Space Survival
  • :alien_monster: Retro-style arcade clones
  • :ice: One-button or tiny games for quick play

:sparkles: FEATURES TO ADD:

:package: 1. Mysterybox Appearance

  • A giant crate with shifting lights and sounds
  • Unlock cool effects as you play more games

:artist_palette: 2. Custom Skins & Themes

  • Unlock themes like “Spooky Box,” “Sci-Fi Crate,” “Rainbow Pixel”

:brain: 3. Memory Tracker

  • Tracks how many different games you’ve unlocked
  • Badges for milestones (10 games played, 5 wins, 3 thumbs up)

:glowing_star: 4. Game Spotlight

  • “Game of the Day” feature that highlights one creator’s game

:wrench: 5. Modular Mini-Game Format

  • All mini-games must follow a structure:
    • Short intro screen
    • 30 seconds to 2 minutes gameplay
    • End screen with score
    • Return to hub code block

:people_holding_hands: COMMUNITY INTEGRATION:

:white_check_mark: Game Submission System:

  • Players can submit their games via:
    • MakeCode share link
    • QR code
    • Game name and author
  • Moderator (you or a team) approves and adds it to the randomizer

:books: Forum Shoutouts:

  • Each game credits the creator
  • Monthly “Top Game Dev” leaderboard

:hammer_and_wrench: TECHNICAL NOTES (MakeCode Implementation):

  • Use an array of mini-game functions or use scene.setScene() to switch
  • Store mini-games in different scenes or as separate game states
  • Implement a game loader function that picks a random ID from a list
  • Add a modular return-to-hub function that reloads the Mysterybox menu

:chequered_flag: GOAL FOR PLAYERS:

No big endgame—this is an endless arcade sampler. The goal is:

  • Discover new games
  • Enjoy a mix of styles
  • Support the MakeCode dev community
  • Maybe even inspire others to join

:brain: BONUS IDEAS:

  • Add Hidden Rare Games (1% chance of unlocking a secret one)
  • Unlock developer interviews after playing certain games
  • Add speedrun challenges for timed games
  • Enable modifiers (e.g. upside-down, double speed) for more replayability
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That looks so ChatGPT’d but looks great, I look forward to that! (If you want it to look less AI, I suggest unbolding it, remove the emojis (nobody uses emojis) and get rid of the little line thingies.
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or just don’t use chatgpt :sweat_smile:

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Just my thoughts exactly. Cool idea though.

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:+1: Allright i’ll keep that in mind

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Did you use ai?

The game connect was mine I just used AI to express it.

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:+1: ( ) sentence

Game submission
enter your mini games into Mystery box there are eight slots! one per person for now!

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Here is my submission https://makecode.com/_5b8fekDkq3WR

*Game not man

could you possibly make a version with less extensions becuase if I add to many extensions it could destroy the game so could you at least try. I will attempt to limit it to four extensions per man

Oh, how many extentions do i have?

you have nine

Dang it i had no idea