# Mystery box gaming single player **URL:** \ **Category:** Collaboration\ **Tags:** game\ **Created:** [June 24, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511 "2025-06-24T16:13:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cipher-Null](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/cipher-null/32/21978_2.png) [@Cipher-Null](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cipher-Null)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/1 "2025-06-24T16:13:46Z")
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: 1. 🎁 Player presses **“Open Mysterybox”** 2. 🔄 A **spinner animation** or shuffle sound plays 3. 💥 A **random mini-game** loads instantly 4. 🏆 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 ---
**Author:** ![ShaneyBoi09](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/shaneyboi09/32/18893_2.png) [@ShaneyBoi09](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ShaneyBoi09)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/2 "2025-06-25T17:20:55Z")
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. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/makecode/optimized/3X/5/3/53701074ed18dd6bb3b8c213c21bce21b2920785_2_517x51.png) ) ---
**Author:** ![Luke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/luke/32/32519_2.png) [@Luke](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Luke)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/3 "2025-06-25T22:06:35Z")
or just don’t use chatgpt 😅 ---
**Author:** ![BotWarrior](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/botwarrior/32/25328_2.png) [@BotWarrior](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BotWarrior)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/4 "2025-06-26T17:58:20Z")
Just my thoughts exactly. Cool idea though. ---
**Author:** ![Cipher-Null](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/cipher-null/32/21978_2.png) [@Cipher-Null](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cipher-Null)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/5 "2025-06-26T18:59:38Z")
👍 Allright i’ll keep that in mind ---
**Author:** ![BlobDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/blobdev/32/25519_2.png) [@BlobDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BlobDev)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2025, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/6 "2025-06-27T04:57:41Z")
Did you use ai? ---
**Author:** ![Cipher-Null](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/cipher-null/32/21978_2.png) [@Cipher-Null](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cipher-Null)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2025, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/7 "2025-06-27T17:46:55Z")
The game connect was mine I just used AI to express it. ---
**Author:** ![BlobDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/blobdev/32/25519_2.png) [@BlobDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BlobDev)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/8 "2025-06-27T18:35:50Z")
👍 ( ) sentence ---
**Author:** ![Cipher-Null](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/cipher-null/32/21978_2.png) [@Cipher-Null](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cipher-Null)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/9 "2025-07-08T16:19:51Z")
**Game submission** enter your mini games into Mystery box there are eight slots! one per person for now! ---
**Author:** ![BlobDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/blobdev/32/25519_2.png) [@BlobDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BlobDev)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/10 "2025-07-09T00:04:44Z")
Here is my submission [https://makecode.com/\_5b8fekDkq3WR](https://makecode.com/_5b8fekDkq3WR) ---
**Author:** ![Cipher-Null](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/cipher-null/32/21978_2.png) [@Cipher-Null](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cipher-Null)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/11 "2025-07-10T18:34:37Z")
\*Game not man ---
**Author:** ![Cipher-Null](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/cipher-null/32/21978_2.png) [@Cipher-Null](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cipher-Null)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/12 "2025-07-10T18:56:33Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![BlobDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/blobdev/32/25519_2.png) [@BlobDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BlobDev)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/13 "2025-07-10T21:34:00Z")
Oh, how many extentions do i have? ---
**Author:** ![Cipher-Null](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/cipher-null/32/21978_2.png) [@Cipher-Null](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cipher-Null)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/14 "2025-07-15T17:33:47Z")
you have nine ---
**Author:** ![BlobDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/blobdev/32/25519_2.png) [@BlobDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BlobDev)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mystery-box-gaming-single-player/37511/15 "2025-07-15T20:35:09Z")
Dang it i had no idea