So I have a idea for a game randomizer you can add your games in it: Game Title: Mysterybox Gaming
Game Type:
- Single Player Game Hub / Game Randomizer
- Built in MakeCode Arcade
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.
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)
FLOW OF PLAY:
Player presses “Open Mysterybox”
A spinner animation or shuffle sound plays
A random mini-game loads instantly
After playing, the player sees:
- Their score
- Creator of the mini-game
- Options: Play Again, Try Another Game, Rate Game (thumbs up)
GAME TYPES INCLUDED:
Let members submit a variety of genres:
Shooter (like alien blaster)
Platformer (jump & collect)
Puzzle (match 3, logic rooms)
Endless Runner
Boss Battle Simulators
Rhythm-based mini-games
Space Survival
Retro-style arcade clones
One-button or tiny games for quick play
FEATURES TO ADD:
1. Mysterybox Appearance
- A giant crate with shifting lights and sounds
- Unlock cool effects as you play more games
2. Custom Skins & Themes
- Unlock themes like “Spooky Box,” “Sci-Fi Crate,” “Rainbow Pixel”
3. Memory Tracker
- Tracks how many different games you’ve unlocked
- Badges for milestones (10 games played, 5 wins, 3 thumbs up)
4. Game Spotlight
- “Game of the Day” feature that highlights one creator’s game
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
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION:
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
Forum Shoutouts:
- Each game credits the creator
- Monthly “Top Game Dev” leaderboard
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
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
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