Make a browser game in a weekend

Goal

Go from a one-line idea to a game friends can play

For

Hobbyists and first-time game makers

Steps

5

About

240 minutes

5 steps, in order. Sign in to keep track as you go.

1. 1

   Step 1: Plan your game idea in a one-page design doc

   Turn the idea into a one-page plan: the hook, the core loop, and what to cut.

   Passes on: A short design doc

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2. 2

   Step 2: Make a browser game from a one-line idea

   Build the core loop as one HTML file that runs in any browser, on desktop or phone.

   Passes on: A playable game

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3. 3

   Step 3: Design game levels and check they can be beaten

   Design levels and prove each one can be beaten.

   Passes on: Tested levels

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4. 4

   Step 4: Make your game feel better to play

   Add screen shake, particles, and sound so every action feels good.

   Passes on: A game that feels fun to play

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5. 5

   Step 5: Turn playtest notes into what to fix next

   Sort playtest notes into a ranked list of what to fix first.

   Passes on: What to fix next

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