# So... just wondering **URL:** \ **Category:** Help\ **Created:** [December 27, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-just-wondering/17114 "2022-12-27T17:54:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Salex](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/salex/32/15835_2.png) [@Salex](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Salex)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-just-wondering/17114/1 "2022-12-27T17:54:16Z")
I know this question is going to sound ridiculous and the answer will almost definitely be no… but… ![Screenshot 2022-12-24 at 16.50.00](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/makecode/original/2X/8/86f8ab8291b886b0403faddb2b45f8b1b1d31914.jpeg) Do copyright laws apply to Makecode? ---
**Author:** ![Sarge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/sarge/32/19590_2.png) [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-just-wondering/17114/2 "2022-12-27T20:05:06Z")
I don’t think anyone will come after you for putting mario in MakeCode… ---
**Author:** ![AbstractDesigner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/abstractdesigner/32/22531_2.png) [@AbstractDesigner](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AbstractDesigner)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-just-wondering/17114/3 "2022-12-28T18:13:08Z")
You missed a pixel on the right of Mario’s nose… ---
**Author:** ![NobodyNomad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/nobodynomad/32/10821_2.png) [@NobodyNomad](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NobodyNomad)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-just-wondering/17114/4 "2022-12-28T19:14:19Z")
by the way i think in the official thing the buttons aren’t yellow they are the tan-brown. ---
**Author:** ![NobodyNomad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/nobodynomad/32/10821_2.png) [@NobodyNomad](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NobodyNomad)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-just-wondering/17114/7 "2022-12-29T21:48:19Z")
it’s fine, i’ve never actually played mario games i just saw it and thought i would tell you if you are trying to be 100% accurate. ---
**Author:** ![Salex](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/salex/32/15835_2.png) [@Salex](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Salex)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-just-wondering/17114/8 "2022-12-30T17:56:51Z")
Bit irrelevant, but is it just me or is Mario’s nose awkwardly long when you look at it for too long? ---
**Author:** ![Sarge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/sarge/32/19590_2.png) [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-just-wondering/17114/9 "2022-12-30T23:29:18Z")
It is pretty long ngl ---
**Author:** ![tbraun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea5d25/32.png) [@tbraun](https://forum.makecode.com/u/tbraun)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-just-wondering/17114/11 "2023-03-07T17:37:58Z")
Hey, I’m pushing this thread again because I ran into a related issue. I want to use MakeCode Arcade in school with kids to re-create classical games like Pacman and Space Invaders. But no 1:1 clones, just inspired by the classics. Now I’m wondering if it is legally ok to post those games online. Sure enough, no copyrighted sprites or music is used - by the gameplay is inspired by the originals. Can there actually be a copyright on the gameplay? As an example, here is a demo I made for the kids (inspired by Pacman): [https://arcade.makecode.com/S11954-07236-88571-27150](https://arcade.makecode.com/S11954-07236-88571-27150) Regards, Tobias. ---
**Author:** ![Blobbey](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/blobbey/32/20831_2.png) [@Blobbey](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Blobbey)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-just-wondering/17114/12 "2023-03-07T17:55:25Z")
@tbraun, personally, I think it’s okay to make re-creations of classic (or new) games because; - You’re not making money off of it. - It has a different name from the original. - It’s your own take on the game. Of course, this is my opinion on the matter, but I’ve made [several](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pak-man/17499) [different](https://forum.makecode.com/t/oregon-trail-my-best-game-yet/16336) [game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/skies-of-fire/17697) [spinoffs](https://forum.makecode.com/t/kingdoms-i-build-your-empire/18237) and it’s been fine for me.