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## [\-Y moves up?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/y-moves-up/9938)

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**Author:** [@CrouchingPython](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CrouchingPython)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/y-moves-up/9938 "2021-09-08T17:28:45Z")

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Why would changing sprite’s Y position by a negative number make it move up? Or what am I missing here?

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## [Any quicker way I can do this?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/any-quicker-way-i-can-do-this/6987)

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**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/any-quicker-way-i-can-do-this/6987 "2021-04-08T00:46:37Z")

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So I’m trying to put a shelf on every marked tile I described. Heres the code (get ready its a lot): let redShelf = sprites.create(assets.imageredShelf0, SpriteKind.Shelf) let yellowShelf = sprites.create(assets.imagey…

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## [Any Space Art?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/any-space-art/5951)

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**Author:** [@xavvvvvv](https://forum.makecode.com/u/xavvvvvv)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/any-space-art/5951 "2021-02-04T19:33:55Z")

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Does anyone have space tilemap ideas?

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## [https://makecode.com/\_dkV0eC2J4evT](https://forum.makecode.com/t/https-makecode-com-dkv0ec2j4evt/11339)

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**Author:** [@Marcelo123](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Marcelo123)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/https-makecode-com-dkv0ec2j4evt/11339 "2021-12-13T19:29:13Z")

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Dodge enemies, collect apples and medikits. collect 15 apples to win. Good luck!

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## [What's intended angle for on tilt?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/whats-intended-angle-for-on-tilt/411)

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**Author:** [@kjw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kjw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/whats-intended-angle-for-on-tilt/411 "2019-08-07T15:59:39Z")

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From my experiments on a PyGamer, for the current version (arcade version: 0.12.17 Microsoft MakeCode version: 5.17.29 on tilt triggers at approximately 70 degrees of tilt. The beta (arcade version: 0.13.20 Microsoft Mak…

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## [Microbit v2+FreeRTOS](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-v2-freertos/18146)

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**Author:** [@crisgp](https://forum.makecode.com/u/crisgp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-v2-freertos/18146 "2023-02-24T17:59:00Z")

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Hello, I have managed to compile in eclipse C code in Eclipse with the microbit. I wanted to go one step further, add FreeRTOS to my project. Is there a way to put this together https://github.com/lancaster-university/…

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## [Fun idea](https://forum.makecode.com/t/fun-idea/39424)

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**Author:** [@TheGooberEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheGooberEarth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/fun-idea/39424 "2025-09-22T23:24:33Z")

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it would be cool if in a update you could choose to have the option to edit the read only files

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## [Unsouled game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unsouled-game/14643)

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**Author:** [@Purp13](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Purp13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unsouled-game/14643 "2024-01-17T19:09:55Z")

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Trying to make a game from the book unsouled by will wight

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## [Reserved Words and confusing errors](https://forum.makecode.com/t/reserved-words-and-confusing-errors/872)

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**Author:** [@kjw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kjw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/reserved-words-and-confusing-errors/872 "2019-12-07T23:49:22Z")

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What’s the handling of reserved words / clashing variables from Blocks supposed to be like? I noticed sometime ago that screen cannot be used as a variable name. It produced and still produces an error that would confuse…

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## [Guided Notes](https://forum.makecode.com/t/guided-notes/39671)

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**Author:** [@LPSswinkler](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LPSswinkler)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/guided-notes/39671 "2025-10-16T21:55:26Z")

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Does anyone by chance have some guided notes for each of the units/lessons that they would be willing to share?

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## [Weird referencing bug screwing up downloads](https://forum.makecode.com/t/weird-referencing-bug-screwing-up-downloads/40012)

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**Author:** [@TheGooberEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheGooberEarth)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/weird-referencing-bug-screwing-up-downloads/40012 "2025-10-28T02:10:20Z")

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help me so when I try to download a uf2 file of my game it says wait what the the sprite is bugged contact support I’m genuininly confused what the heck happened

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## [Projectile staying after spamming](https://forum.makecode.com/t/projectile-staying-after-spamming/27671)

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**Author:** [@Cjdite](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cjdite)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/projectile-staying-after-spamming/27671 "2024-03-13T00:12:30Z")

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So, I have been working for awhile in a game, until there was this BUG that I was never able to fix, in the game, you shoot enemies, but when you spam… it just leaves the projectile there, and enemies can just walk into …

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## [\[Bug Report\] Unregistered inputs with pause until block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bug-report-unregistered-inputs-with-pause-until-block/43218)

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**Author:** [@JtSpeedRun](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JtSpeedRun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bug-report-unregistered-inputs-with-pause-until-block/43218 "2026-04-13T17:25:52Z")

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Hey, @MakeCode team Recently I’ve been working on my projects and noticed that when using the ‘pause until’ block with an ‘if A button pressed’ function inside it doesn’t register. I either have to hold it for a few sec…

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## [Help: Issue downloading .uf2 for handheld - "Program Error: unhandled exception"](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-issue-downloading-uf2-for-handheld-program-error-unhandled-exception/40629)

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**Author:** [@DionTsang](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DionTsang)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-issue-downloading-uf2-for-handheld-program-error-unhandled-exception/40629 "2025-11-24T05:31:17Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can help identify an issue we are having with a project Fossil Clicker. We are planning to download the game file so that we can play it on Meowbit later. The game runs smoothly in the b…

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## [How to make a rhythm game?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-rhythm-game/32267)

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**Author:** [@Gl125371](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Gl125371)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-rhythm-game/32267 "2024-12-10T18:51:55Z")

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So basically, I want to make a Patapon-like game, but it needs to use beats to put in your command and combo. Can anyone help? Thank You in Advance

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## [Need Help with John Park's Platformer Game Tutorial Part II](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-john-parks-platformer-game-tutorial-part-ii/18304)

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**Author:** [@hwright](https://forum.makecode.com/u/hwright)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-john-parks-platformer-game-tutorial-part-ii/18304 "2023-03-06T17:42:06Z")

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Hello, I have been trying to recreate the 2 Cat 2 Curious Platform game using John Park’s tutorials. I have actually had kids do it as well and we are all stuck at the same place. Towards the end of the video, in the ‘o…

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## [Maz 3 challenge](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maz-3-challenge/12166)

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**Author:** [@hunters4658](https://forum.makecode.com/u/hunters4658)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maz-3-challenge/12166 "2022-02-14T22:53:26Z")

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This challenge version is built off of a copy of maz 3, not the actual game anyways, the challenge is to beat the game using Kiwiphoenix364’s fake 3D extension and I will post other challenge versions as time goes on

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## [Over half my code dissapearing](https://forum.makecode.com/t/over-half-my-code-dissapearing/10789)

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**Author:** [@ParaMattYT](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ParaMattYT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/over-half-my-code-dissapearing/10789 "2021-11-15T16:36:18Z")

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So I was developing a game I took a break for the weekend and when i came back over half the code disappeared and all of the assets were gone is there a way to load a previous autosave? The game is still there but no…

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## [WiFi-bit with Microbit V2 , video translation from Croatian](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wifi-bit-with-microbit-v2-video-translation-from-croatian/9113)

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**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wifi-bit-with-microbit-v2-video-translation-from-croatian/9113 "2021-07-09T16:50:15Z")

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Video: I translated the WiFi bit blocks in this code from Croatian into English. It does not use the Colorbit in the video but the code does work and vid shows a connection. This needs to be built out further and with th…

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## [Skybound Endless Lite](https://forum.makecode.com/t/skybound-endless-lite/17405)

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**Author:** [@jackal](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jackal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/skybound-endless-lite/17405 "2023-01-15T00:38:42Z")

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very yes gaem

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## [https://makecode.microbit.org/\_4W9TYVUKWciw](https://forum.makecode.com/t/https-makecode-microbit-org-4w9tyvukwciw/12305)

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**Author:** [@irsha](https://forum.makecode.com/u/irsha)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/https-makecode-microbit-org-4w9tyvukwciw/12305 "2022-02-21T23:54:06Z")

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baby shark

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## [Question about looping music](https://forum.makecode.com/t/question-about-looping-music/45536)

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**Author:** [@pkplayz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pkplayz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/question-about-looping-music/45536 "2026-08-24T05:24:41Z")

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I originally used multiple songs in my game and looped through some functions I made, but the memory usage spikes up after every song. I tried looping just one song using the “looping in the background” option thinking i…

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## [Simple times table game?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/simple-times-table-game/18423)

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**Author:** [@jmods](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jmods)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/simple-times-table-game/18423 "2023-03-13T16:43:13Z")

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How can I make a simple timestable game? I have this but doesn’t seem to work? I want to splash the question num1 x num2 = Product… https://makecode.com/\_6sdFkpP3yFX0

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## [Automatically loaded blocks in tutorial](https://forum.makecode.com/t/automatically-loaded-blocks-in-tutorial/2580)

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**Author:** [@agc24](https://forum.makecode.com/u/agc24)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/automatically-loaded-blocks-in-tutorial/2580 "2020-06-30T01:05:13Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to remove the on start and forever blocks that automatically load when a custom tutorial loads? My students get confused if the forever block is on the screen, but not necessary for the tutorial. T…

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## [Github BETA integration](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-beta-integration/2060)

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**Author:** [@DillonB07](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DillonB07)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-beta-integration/2060 "2020-05-12T17:11:59Z")

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Hi. I’m using the new BETA GitHub integration and have forked an extension. Is it possible to create my own GitHub Page site for a forked extension? Original extension by pelikhan: https://github.com/pelikhan/microbit…

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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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## [I need help. My game exists, but every tile, sprite, tile maps, all images are gone](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-my-game-exists-but-every-tile-sprite-tile-maps-all-images-are-gone/28959)

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**Author:** [@Danny\_Devention](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Danny_Devention)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-my-game-exists-but-every-tile-sprite-tile-maps-all-images-are-gone/28959 "2024-05-26T15:17:00Z")

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Recently I power washed my computer, and when I got back on my arcade makecode project, all of my assets are gone. Even my music is gone… its all just blank. Has this happened to anyone else before? Is it possible to res…

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## [2of5 screen for microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/2of5-screen-for-microbit/32727)

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**Author:** [@Quarequin](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Quarequin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/2of5-screen-for-microbit/32727 "2026-08-09T20:01:28Z")

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Hello, this is Phat’s extension for Microbit. It’s called 2of5font This will be an extension for rendering numbers on the microbit screen in 2of5 mode. This is most commonly seen in basic one-dimensional barcodes such as…

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## [Trouble logging in / creating account](https://forum.makecode.com/t/trouble-logging-in-creating-account/11821)

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**Author:** [@schooltech](https://forum.makecode.com/u/schooltech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/trouble-logging-in-creating-account/11821 "2022-01-21T17:21:04Z")

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We have a class attempting to login to MakeCode Arcade to save work, and some students are getting an error when trying to login; they are not presented a field to enter a username and password, just this error (see scre…

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## [What Display works for AdaFruit Feather M4](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-display-works-for-adafruit-feather-m4/5830)

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**Author:** [@imk](https://forum.makecode.com/u/imk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-display-works-for-adafruit-feather-m4/5830 "2021-01-28T01:19:08Z")

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Hello, Well i just found this project and am amazed at a great leap forward it is and just wonder if it really works. I have not ordered a board yet up but was thinking of getting a few adafruit Feather M4’s to dabble …

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## [Last WWII Soldier in the floating laser dimention Hope you enjoy\<3](https://forum.makecode.com/t/last-wwii-soldier-in-the-floating-laser-dimention-hope-you-enjoy-3/2553)

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**Author:** [@LcAtonal](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LcAtonal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/last-wwii-soldier-in-the-floating-laser-dimention-hope-you-enjoy-3/2553 "2020-06-27T03:14:48Z")

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Please dont rage quit This is hard Enjoy

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## [Creating Retro Games](https://forum.makecode.com/t/creating-retro-games/40848)

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**Author:** [@NeverStopTheCoder](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NeverStopTheCoder)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/creating-retro-games/40848 "2026-02-17T01:48:32Z")

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hello guys so I’ve got board recently so I thought I could build another retro game you can check out some of the ones I’ve done here I need help with this and here’s a Mario 3 example https://arcade.makecode.com/S29089-…

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## [Weird thing with my projectiles](https://forum.makecode.com/t/weird-thing-with-my-projectiles/10537)

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**Author:** [@TheJaky](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheJaky)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/weird-thing-with-my-projectiles/10537 "2021-10-25T18:23:57Z")

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I was making a projectile for a power up that could be thrown in multiple different directions, but the up button already has a function that gets in the way. It is to save the game. Should I remap what the button is to …

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## [Suggestion: Redirects](https://forum.makecode.com/t/suggestion-redirects/38796)

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**Author:** [@MeatballDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MeatballDev)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/suggestion-redirects/38796 "2025-08-22T22:14:31Z")

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Makecode games could redirect people to a different makecode game, could be very useful

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## [Multiplayer Connect Meowbits](https://forum.makecode.com/t/multiplayer-connect-meowbits/34915)

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**Author:** [@raybirks](https://forum.makecode.com/u/raybirks)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/multiplayer-connect-meowbits/34915 "2025-03-26T22:38:06Z")

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I have a set of Meowbits and I’m trying to do a multiplayer game. I’ve downloaded the game on each Meowbit and connected them with a 3.5mm cable, but they don’t seem to connect or talk to each other. For example, player …

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## [Is makecode arcade possible on ps vita (retroarch)?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-makecode-arcade-possible-on-ps-vita-retroarch/40644)

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**Author:** [@technonux](https://forum.makecode.com/u/technonux)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-makecode-arcade-possible-on-ps-vita-retroarch/40644 "2026-11-06T02:28:38Z")

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I have a modded ps vita with CFW and retroarch could i run makecode arcade?

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## [How to cancel timer event?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-cancel-timer-event/33141)

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**Author:** [@auto-koala](https://forum.makecode.com/u/auto-koala)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-cancel-timer-event/33141 "2025-01-15T19:02:17Z")

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I have used the timers extension to run some code after a certain time period using the code shown below. timer.after(3000, function () {}) Is there a way to cancel this event / stop it from running after it has been c…

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## [Paint Powered](https://forum.makecode.com/t/paint-powered/43071)

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**Author:** [@Justice8](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Justice8)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/paint-powered/43071 "2026-04-02T02:43:08Z")

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A slightly Splatoon inspired game, navigate mazes and paint tiles. Controls A: Fire projectile, end level while on rainbow tiles B: Paint enemies tiles, refill ammo while on your tiles Directional Input: Move Menu: …

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## [I need help with the character animation extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-the-character-animation-extension/18812)

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**Author:** [@thegreatone](https://forum.makecode.com/u/thegreatone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-the-character-animation-extension/18812 "2023-03-28T21:56:43Z")

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Whenever i am using the character animations extension I cannot erase any animations i have applied to the character. can someone help me with this?

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## [So about 1 block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-about-1-block/12356)

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**Author:** [@hunters4658](https://forum.makecode.com/u/hunters4658)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-about-1-block/12356 "2022-02-23T22:27:59Z")

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With the place mysprite on top of tilemap col block I can place a value block on there but not with the othersprite block, I want the sprite to spawn on top of the othersprite let’s say like an rpg game where the enemi…

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## [Mike the minor platformer](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mike-the-minor-platformer/8876)

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**Author:** [@daveyboy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/daveyboy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mike-the-minor-platformer/8876 "2021-06-22T23:20:34Z")

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Need Help … on level 2 start you lose lives for no reason ? also how do i make the shark jump up and down on the spot (1st enemy on lvl 2) . Thanks

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## [Does it Exist?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/does-it-exist/6599)

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**Author:** [@Bag3l](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Bag3l)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/does-it-exist/6599 "2021-03-06T16:42:11Z")

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Does some sort of extension that adds inputs (such as the A and B buttons) bound to keys exist? Thinking of adding magic stuff, and extra buttons would help incredibly.

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## [In-game life only reduces by 30 even though set value is lower that 30](https://forum.makecode.com/t/in-game-life-only-reduces-by-30-even-though-set-value-is-lower-that-30/45109)

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**Author:** [@teoh-tech72931](https://forum.makecode.com/u/teoh-tech72931)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/in-game-life-only-reduces-by-30-even-though-set-value-is-lower-that-30/45109 "2026-07-30T17:03:51Z")

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The code like this No idea why it defaults to -30

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## ["List" variable persists when covered with another block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/list-variable-persists-when-covered-with-another-block/42747)

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**Author:** [@jboutel](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jboutel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/list-variable-persists-when-covered-with-another-block/42747 "2026-03-19T00:35:50Z")

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In previous versions of Makecode Arcade, when a user dragged out the “For element value of list” block, if you placed another block on top of “list” the list variable would disappear. For example, you could replace it wi…

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## [A problem on bluetooth uart read by micro:bit makecode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-problem-on-bluetooth-uart-read-by-micro-bit-makecode/15922)

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**Author:** [@HX\_Space](https://forum.makecode.com/u/HX_Space)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-problem-on-bluetooth-uart-read-by-micro-bit-makecode/15922 "2022-10-20T16:31:03Z")

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Hi All, I am new to micro:bit makecode and encounter problem when the micro:bit is reading from App Inventor using bluetooth uart. The app is created which there are two buttons, one called “start” and the other called…

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## [Video: Micro:bit based gripper on Dash bot](https://forum.makecode.com/t/video-micro-bit-based-gripper-on-dash-bot/12335)

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**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/video-micro-bit-based-gripper-on-dash-bot/12335 "2022-02-22T17:44:39Z")

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We adapt remote control of gripper onto Dash by Wonder Workshop using 2 BBC Microbits and other parts. Code in description of video. Our state library loans out Dash bots and tablets for app control to scho…

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## [Prevent indentation of inputs - PXT Blockly](https://forum.makecode.com/t/prevent-indentation-of-inputs-pxt-blockly/6384)

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**Author:** [@JoshuaLowe1002](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JoshuaLowe1002)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/prevent-indentation-of-inputs-pxt-blockly/6384 "2021-02-26T00:07:02Z")

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Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knew where the code was this indents inputs if they interfere with the top and bottom connectors, i’d like to be able to tweak it in my implementation of PXT blockly. Thanks!

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## [Checkpoints…](https://forum.makecode.com/t/checkpoints/13204)

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**Author:** [@Cairemolo\_korb](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cairemolo_korb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/checkpoints/13204 "2022-04-21T16:36:57Z")

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I have been working on a new game and I have multiple levels, but every time I die, it brings me back to Level 1. Please could you reply to this and send me the exact code on how to make checkpoints? It would be much app…

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## [How do you make z depth higher than the built in story extension menu?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-make-z-depth-higher-than-the-built-in-story-extension-menu/15733)

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**Author:** [@Segatendo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Segatendo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-make-z-depth-higher-than-the-built-in-story-extension-menu/15733 "2022-10-07T00:28:39Z")

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so in the story extension menu i want to have a sprite overlapping the menu selection but no matter how hight he z depth is the menu is overlapping it and i want it to be beneath this sprite how do i do this

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## [Testing Arcades Sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/testing-arcades-sprites/13615)

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**Author:** [@TZG](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TZG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/testing-arcades-sprites/13615 "2022-08-19T17:47:58Z")

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I was wondering, how many sprites can be on screen. So I made this game, Ball Bounce Simulator. A is to spawn balls B is to delete

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