How to make real computer games. fun and only take about an hour

Hey this project will show you how to make games!!! real games for computers and it dosent require you to know any confusing codes. when you complete this project you will know some of the basics of game creating and you can make as many as you want.

IF YOU NEED ANY HELP WITH THIS PROGRAM LET ME KNOW I WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP.

P.S I WILL BE MAKING MORE PROJECTS ON HOW TO BUILD DIFFERENT GAMES AND ONLINE AND 3-D GAMES ALSO. PLEASE RATE THIS PLEASE RATE THIS PLEASE RATE THIS PLEASE RATE THIS ALSO IF YOU HAVE USED THIS AND WANT ME TO MAKE ANOTHER PLEASE LET ME KNOW

Step 1: This is the main interface of the game software

OK this is only the first bit but the full project will be on a power point for you to download this week so please dont be leaving comments saying this instructable is rubbish or saying there is no information on it. it takes a few hours to make the game and even longer for me to explain it. i will try to finish it as soon as possible.

THE NEXT STEP WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO MAKE A VERY SIMPLE GAME.''

Comments

[Isic1123]

Apparently USB's have genders

[Sajeed Ahmed]

I tried to download the game maker but i couldn't :'(

[IceDragon13]

Hey. Amazing tutorial, easiest I've seen. Gonna make a game soon, but, I wanna know if there's a way to make a sprite (like a character) jump, move, duck and stuff. I'm kinda making a game like the old Sonic the Hedgehof games. But is there a way to make a character jump up onto objects and such? Like bouncing off a spring or jumping up steps? And is there a way to create cutscenes or make people talk with each other? Or is that too complex for this game maker?

[Prof. Pickle]

You're probably better doing that in flash, but you can do it in GameMaker. Set an event, if key is pressed, make character change image. So if the up key is pressed your character changes image into his "jump pose". You can set the gravity, and at collision with the floor object, he changes back. Same thing for everything else.

[Tech_Master]

Yes there is o know this is an older comment but if you haven't figured out you just make the sprites and animation then use variables to set the main sprite change to the crouch and then have its own set of instructions that's what i did with my street fighter game.

[akumar108]

i have tried but does not run.

[Yuriyoku]

When I start the Game Maker.exe, nothing happens but when I look at "Task Manager" it says that the program is running but I am unable to use it.

[YellowBlu Co.]

This was an amazingly easy tutorial. My cousin and I made a bucket list where you get 10 points for every time you finish a task. Our goal is to get at least 100 points by the end of the year and finish the list as soon as possible. Making a computer game was on the list, but I realized, considering our age (12 and 13), it's almost impossible. You proved it anything is possible when I began to doubt. Although the game is super simple, I'm proud of gaining experience at such a young age. I appreciate you posting a tutorial on this. The only tutorial I found, it's so thorough, even a baby can do it.

[Ebag123]

Hey my friends and I are going to make a game that's like a MMO except one player... I don't know how else to describe it other than like Poke'mon. Except really different. Could you please email me via [e-mail] on this? Thanks.

[Infinite_minus_zero]

right now im making a game somewhat like pokemon using a program called Scratch (scratch.mit.edu) very easy, made for kids (like me, lol :P) by MIT (Masechusets, er however u spell it Intstitute of Technlogy or something :) ) very fun and easy.

[yumyum1322]

 that is funny. "a game that's like a MMO except one player"

[Ebag123]

:P Yeah... My friend and I are having some trouble with this... Anyone know of a program we can mess around in? Flash might work... we're working in it right now, but its not going too well...

[dungeon runner]

You could use Adventure Game Studio (AGS). It requires learning a scripting language, but if you really want to make games you should be doing that anyways. It's really easy to learn.

-Y

[gernig]

so a single player mmo... wounds like an RPG. learn your self some knowledge.

[dungeon runner]

Maybe he meant a sandbox type game. That might be considered "an MMO only single-player". Or maybe he just didn't know what an RPG was. Learn yourself some politeness (and perhaps some punctuation).

-Y

[Super_Nerd]

Agreed. Isn't there a "be nice policy" ?

[absolute zero]

lmao i like that, "Learn yourself some knowledge"

[fwiranata]

dont download here !!
It's not good this game maker copied the
YOYO games game maker
that's the real one !!

[malgire]

how to download it

[kumar vivek]

what is the process of hack a webcame through E mail

[videogameace]

why is the download a temp. file and how to I install this program

[Darcy777]

I'm looking for someone to either create a tutorial or just the basic game for a hidden object game via Game Maker. Of coarse this is a paid assignment. If you are interested, plesae contact me and we can come to an agreement on the details.

[sagarika]

it was a gud one
tanx!
it was helpful!

[TMAN5000]

herro?

[TMAN5000]

were is joo?

[TMAN5000]

mine wont open in adobe reader 9, should i get both files, or upgrade or what?

[jack60]

gosh..........................

[jack60]

Whats takeing you so long.

[jack60]

please commet me asap.

[jack60]

Hey where do i go to make a game. Im all ready loged in so please comment back asap.asap means as soon as possible well by.

[eggyeggyeggy]

this is jist copying the free tutorial they give out to download

[boofyvid]

hey soz but im new to this... i need to create a game for history and i dont want to do it on cardboard because its so obvious.... anyway i had the idea to do it like monoply and i was wondering if it was possible to do it using this program.... if so plz let me know asap....

[m9tt4]

Uhmm.. i have'nt read the instructions yet, but i would like to know to make with 3 different types of modes. The first would be sanbox, next would be the one person player part ( with missions), and the third part would be the MMo part. Can u please email me at [e-mail] and tell me what to do?

[HeyJD]

Don't try and make those types of games yet! You'll know when your ready to make those games. You also need to learn how to code. If you want tutorials go to gmc.yoyogames.com

[m9tt4]

where is the sprite folder?

[suzukisuv]

Is this for flash games?

[dungeon runner]

Err, No. Flash is for flash games.

[HeyJD]

 You know game maker 8 is out now! it's way better!

download it from http://www.yoyogames.com

[TheBatchies]

Why is everyone (including me for some reason) italisizing their comments? Nice I'ble!

[zack247]

i have been wondering this too...

[Rookie131]

 This is beautiful man. I just can figure out how to try my game out.

[Epeoples]

 Umm, how do you install it? I got the file you put up (twice) and I dont know how to open/install it. Help!

[Epeoples]

 alright, I just got it from the Game Maker 7 website and the ible worked beautifully. However, I think when u download GM7, it comes with this very game. Oh well, its more fun to make it.

[joerubberboots9]

um, I'm confused. do you use a programing software, because you go right in to adding things, and I'm not that bright on figr'in stuff out.

[allenmt]

cheers mate nice instructable rated it 5stars

[likeas123]

How do you add squares to the background. Please help. Your instructions and pictures are awesome. Thanks so much!

[Leopleuredon]

you've probably selected the 'foreground image' box in the background tab, that's what I did at first. Deselect it, then back to objects, click on the object, and click on the background to place it.

[ccrh2008]

I just found that if you cant down the files with this instructable then you can download it from gamemaker.com lol

[b willy]

ok i really want to figure out how to do this but i have such a hard time getting started.. how do i get to the first page that you have a picture of with all the files? please respond

[AlternateLives]

There are sprite sheets that people design that are all over the web. these are WAY better than the sprites you get from Game Maker.

[Rollo1234321]

can you plz help me ive done every thing that it said but my ball just goes through the wall. thankyou

[StarWarsSteampunker]

How do you publish and play it?

[AlternateLives]

I have Game Maker 7, but I'm sure this is similar. There should be a button on the toolbar which caption reads something to the effect of 'export to executable.' Before you do that, though, double-click on global game settings, and change the settings to anything you want. You can even change the Icon!

[cantrell8]

If you have a XBOX360 and XBOX Live you can can get a very simple game maker. It is in community games it's called Kodu Game Lab .

[alextricity]

Simple fix for the installer: It was downloaded as a .tmp file. Change it to .exe

[N1CK4ND0]

actually, it is saved as .exe.tmp the ".tmp" part just means that it will be deleted after a certain ammount of non-use, does not interfere with the how the file is executed

[alextricity]

It didn't have the .exe part when I did it... could be the browser...

[N1CK4ND0]

Yeah, what browser were you using?

[alextricity]

Crome, firefox, and safari.

[tronicdude6]

Whenever i try to add something on my backround nothing shows up. Dont know what to do. Please reply

[acoffee]

can you help me with getting all the right tools,files,program etc..to make a great game that I had in my mind for a long time. and since the Internet is a note world to me I always had to draw my game and design it on construction paper and did scenes on sticky notes, and had to flip them,pretty funny though you should try it .<

[AlternateLives]

The right program for game design (at least seen here) can be found at http://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker/try. for visual tools, any photo-editing program should work. for audio, I recommend Audacity, a free audio-editing software. it can be found at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/. Also, I know where you're coming from, as I drew up game designs in my notebooks at school. Maybe I should study more...

[suhadeen]

no comment yet

[StarWarsSteampunker]

Nevermind

[cantrell8]

Where do you get it ?

[kingmik]

dude cool do you kno if there will be a way i can make it able to play on a console like Xbox 360 ps3 u kno things ppl play.

[killersquirel11]

Probably not with this program. To program games for Xbox 360 you need to know C#. XNA Game Studio is also needed

[bounty1012]

Is there one for the original Xbox?

[killersquirel11]

No, I don't think so

[bounty1012]

danget....

[killersquirel11]

Ah well... to even test out the games on your Xbox, you would need to buy a subscription to XNA Creator's Club which costs ~$40 for 3 months or $100 for a whole year... OUCH

[bounty1012]

Meh... That sucks. Maybe there is an alternate way to get it...

[will421]

DirectX?

[bounty1012]

No Xbox360 game creator :/

[Ayaan]

Hey I downloaded it from http://www.download.com and installed it...when i double click on it to open it,it doesn't open but its active wen i look for it in task manager in process tabb......by the way i use vista . do u think thats why its not working???? please reply.:D

[N1CK4ND0]

I think you should destroy your vista OS, and get XP, and wait for Windows 7 to release :]

[bradster533]

yes i do think thts why its not working

[deadman747]

no i have vista and my game maker 7.0 works like a dream its not vista... if the program is not working get it from the actual site at www.totogames.com then go to MAKE at the to next to play and download GAME MAKER 7.0

[dungeon runner]

Um, you mean "www.yoyogames.com", right?

[carrierpilot1357]

here's a solution: uninstall vista, burn the vista cd, then install windows xp and try again.

[N1CK4ND0]

amen

[oniman7]

Or Ubuntu. Linux rules over all. And the best part is, you can keep Vista installed. Then you just choose Ubuntu (which is run by Linux ) at start up instead of Vista, and you can choose every time you boot up the computer.

[carrierpilot1357]

I use ubuntu and xp. I prefer using ubuntu.

[N1CK4ND0]

Yeah, I use Ubuntu on my crap family computer. Requires like nothing to run it

[PKTraceur]

What is the website i can download a vista compatible ver. of the game maker?

[deadman747]

www.yoyogames.com

[mathewT]

Hay go on to download.com it's the best one to get it of

[Callum Snowden]

Please put up a zip file cos i cant open the program

[kenny94]

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[Callum Snowden]

That link takes you to a youtube page on some dodgy video.

[Callum Snowden]

Yeah, thanks I'll have to try there then.

[Callum Snowden]

Can you please put up a .ZIP file up with the programs in it 'cos I can't open them becos it defaults to audacity on my computer. Thanks

[volquete]

great ible. i actually downloaded this program last year and know the basics of it. could u plz make one on making more intermediate games?

[akinich]

my id [e-mail]

[dean-101]

sorry i do not have it on my new computer but you can download it at download.com or yoyogames.com

[akinich]

can you send it to me

[akinich]

the file is comming as a temporary file

[xxflame360xx]

looks great but i have a problem downloading any tips on how to download it?

[dean-101]

hey, if the download from here wont work try yoyogames.com or download.com and search for game maker or search it on google

[xxflame360xx]

ty that worked

[Starrystar]

Does it not work with Mac? I'm on Mac OS X and I'd really like to try this but it doesn't seem to be working for me, the exe's I mean. Sorry to bother you ;;

[jj32x]

no. however you could try using wine to run it. im on ubuntu and i use wine for some things. http://www.winehq.org/

[peach_fart]

.exe files do not work for Macs. You will have to find a Mac version or a different program compatible with Macs.

[dean-101]

not sure sorry but try downloading the program from the site , i think it is called yo yo games and it may have a download for mac's

[lucas13]

can you mke your own game or just this game

[volquete]

u can make ur own game. some people have made 3D games with the free version. upgrade for $20.

[SamRaven2]

Gamemaker is the best game making software for beginners, at least thats what I think, but gamemaker 7 is out now, so use it instead. It has pretty much the same commands.

[killer77]

i used this its really nice if u get the pro version you can make 3d games

[King825]

The ball just goes around... i have no control over it... is that what it is supposed to do?

[TehKorruptioN]

Does this work with Vista? I downloaded the .exe and installed it on my desktop, but it won't load when i try to open it. Might be something wrong with my computer, but im not sure. Any advice would be appreciated.

[bounty1012]

I used it on vista and it worked perfect maybe youre doing something wrong?

[peach_fart]

compatibility mode might work. right click, properties, compatibility tab, run in compatibility mode with (insert operating system)

[lieuwe]

then you should download the new gamemaker 7.0, that has vista support, you can find it on yoyogames.com

[HardCoreHacker]

Doesn't work on mine either.

[HardCoreHacker]

Nevermind

[lunchboxslayer27]

doesnt work 4 me either. i run vista. same problem as TehKorruptioN, exept i know its not my pc.

[bounty1012]

Hey Me and my friend have an Idea for a video game but the instructions the program came with were a little too complex could you make an instructable on how to make a side scrolling platformer similar to mario?

[darcydabestason]

how come it doesnt work on my comp it keeps sayin either i choose the prog or let the internet can sum 1 help email me at [e-mail] thx:D

[mathew345]

Hi gmaker6.1.exe wont download is it because of vista

[peach_fart]

does it say anything or does it not start the download?

[mr.teejay_143]

hey bro... its nice..

[Foaly7]

When are you going to make an Instructable on 3D Games? I Want to make one.

[Foaly7]

I mean a 3D game, not an instructable on one. :-P

[Mr.Clodex]

Good for 2d next step is opengl or allegro

[moldybluecheese]

hey! how do i save the files on your first step? it's the gmaker6.1.exe. ya so how do i use those? thx

[random green dude]

hi
i've had that problem too, sop to over come it i downloaded the program here:
http://www.download.com/Game-Maker/3000-2121_4-10070683.html

[hock3ydud3]

call me old fashioned, but i prefer a programming language, i've used this program before and i dont like it too much...

[lieuwe]

gamemaker has a programming language: gml, try to go to gmc.yoyogames.com and find a tutorial there

[onuoha eugene]

i tried yoyogame maker but it gave me some discomfort, thats why idecided to go to this site

[kristian163]

This is no rubbish, this is GREAT. Thank you very much

[Junkyard John]

One of the most amazing open-source pieces of software in the world: Blender 3D. It's a 3D suite with a built-in game engine and huge support community. Simple games can be made without programming, and the more advanced ones are programmed with Python (also open source). A free-as-in-air 3d game solution!

[tron1o7]

what are the paths, scripts, fonts, and timeline folders for? what exactly do they do?

[lieuwe]

paths:a list off points, there is an action to set an path for the current instance, this means the object will follow the list of points scripts:they behave a lot like functions in c++, but you should read on GML before you use these fonts:there is a set font action, this sets the font for the draw text action, timeliness:you can create a list of events with these, can be used for almost anything

[dean-101]

They are add codes, object paths and i am not sure about time lines. fonts just add new fonts for text in the game Paths let you draw lines then in the objects box u can make an object follow that path e.g move in a circle.

[tron1o7]

ok thxs... and also any1 who cant dowload from here go to download.com and get it

[tron1o7]

also how can you program an object to move by using the arrow keys?

[dean-101]

ok, follow my instructable until where it says add event. instead of selecting "create" chose "key press" then click on the key u want to make the object move left. then in the next box drag the movement command in and only click the left arrow and set the speed. that is all, just do it with each arrow key and each direction. Hope this helps. P.S just mess around with the commands and change things, that is how i found out how to make games.

[Cerafem]

I used to use gamemaker. It was a pretty good way to get started, but it doesn't run everything as fast as it should be able to, and I am now trying to learn C++.

[lieuwe]

thats because its an interpreted language, that means your code is first read by a program(the 'runner'). which then executes it, which is ofcourse slower than converting it to machine code

[superlox3]

It's a good starting point, but you can't call this a "real" game. Real games mean hard coding, learning languages. If you want to make real games, then you should learn a language like C# or C++.

[lieuwe]

you might have noticed, but gamemaker HAS a very powerful language:GML. you can even use dlls to extend gml. you really should visit gmc.yoyogames.com, thats the official forum

[legsmacgee]

Thank you.

[TheBestJohn]

I agree with the statement that you should learn a programming language and make an original game engine with some original facets to the game. However this is a "real" game. Not everything that you learn while making some of these is useless. It seems like a good tool to learn about collisions and such. I don't think if you make a game with this you should earn the right to call yourself a game developer however it is a good way to get your feet wet. I started learning about the game process using the Warcraft III editor. Which by the way is awesome to learn about triggers, cutscenes, actions and a lot of if, then values. If you really want to get into game development look up Garage games. It is excellent for those who want to make online games as it uses a local/host setup. They have learning suites that take you through the steps of creating a good 3D game as well as a 2D version. Good Luck

[legsmacgee]

This program seems horrible. Come on people, if you're going to take the time to make a game, you might as well make a decent one with a legitimate programming language. A very simple one for 3d games is Dark Basic. I'm not into game creation, but I use a lot of java. Learn a language, its worth it. Unless you want to make cookie cutter crap, LEARN A LANGUAGE!

[lieuwe]

!!! not nice, I use gamemaker for years now, and you probably never ever tryd gml-script, or use dlls, or extensions!, gamemaker is a very powerful language, try some frontpage games on yoyogames.com(official gamemaker site), the games on that site are ALL made with gamemaker, try http://www.yoyogames.com/games/show/4951 for example, it's a great game,I have spend 6 hours playing that game. every day. for a week!!!

[davidturner666]

I have tried to learn how to use game maker but i just cant get my head around it. I guess im not good with computers, i only know about 8 programming languages

[legsmacgee]

What constitutes a programming language in your mind?

[davidturner666]

C++, vb, vb.net, python, html, php, javascript nqc

[budsiskos]

are there any good online classes that will teach some of those languages?

[davidturner666]

i would advise getting a book from a library - they normally are better to start learning with. If you wanted - i could do an instructable on a language. or a google search would work just as well

[budsiskos]

an instructable would be great. im sure im not the only one here who wants to learn

[markp225]

yeah if u cud do an instructable thatd be great

[googleman]

java the evil java

[allureoftheearth]

i prefer rpg maker or adventure game studio.
get them at
http://www.10001downloads.com
under the game section

[combot55]

I guess that people are getting confused by this. I might make a tut for this later. I've been considered good with GM7 so maybe...

[mysterious ninja of fire]

when i download game maker it didnt download as gamker.exe it downloaded as gamemaker.tmp and it doesnt know whta oprgram to use for this it did the same with the fungame on ur other instructable what to do

[dean-101]

www.download.com and search game maker 6.1

[mysterious ninja of fire]

I'll try that thanks

[ekulmeekul]

just rename it to gamemaker.exe it happened to me as well

[TechMaster1012]

hey how do i do that?

[ekulmeekul]

have you got viewing file extensions enabled?

[mysterious ninja of fire]

I fixed that but now the ball doesnt appera in the game im using like 7.0

[ekulmeekul]

have you checked that the background isn't in front of the ball or something

[mysterious ninja of fire]

How do I check that!!!

[ekulmeekul]

delete the background then if you can see the ball it is behind it

[Derin]

I installed gamemaker but i have this problem:it keeps giving error 216

[googp]

How do I download the program please get back to me as soon as possible thank you

[CapnTac]

Go to www.yoyogames.com and you can download the newer version which is much better.

[dean-101]

goto www.download.com and search game maker 6.1 and you can download it there for free.

[Eddiepers]

this is basicly a tutorial on how to use game maker

[$g-unit$]

How do I make a war game?

[Sir Maverick]

His CAPS LOCK key is probably broken. : )

[messblack]

Hey, im trying to make one were i have a sprite shoot a dot down the level and collide with another sprite then explode. having a little trouble on how i make the dot come out of the initial sprite and the exploding collision. Please help, would be grateful.

[dean-101]

Also for the exploading part you need to have the full version but you could also use another sprite that is an explosion and (read comment below first) then add an event on the sprite that will expload called "collision" and chose bullet then in the actions box drag a command in called "destroy" (it looks like the windows recycle bin icon) and then add another command called "create instance" and chose the explosion. That should work just mess around with the setting until you get it perfect or the way you want it.

[dean-101]

hey, to make a sprite create an object at its current position you need to use a commmand called "create an instance" (it is a small yellow bulb). So to make a bullet that will move forward you need to creat two objects, 1.the sprite you will be 2.the bullet For the sprite you are you will need to add all the commands such as move left and right(if you do not know how let me know and i will tell you) next click add event and chose "pressed button" and chose the button you want to use. now in the action menu drag the create instance command in (yellow bulb) and when the new box opens chose the sprite you want to appear and then tick the RELATIVE box. Now that means that the bullet will appear where your sprite is when you press the button you chose . Now to make the bullet move you need to edit the bullet object. add an event called CREATE and in the actions box add the direction command and chose the direction and speed you want the bullet to travel at and press ok. And that is it. now when you press for example SPACE BAR the bullet will appear and then move in the direction you chose.

[messblack]

Ok, i thought i had the left and right thing down, but for some reason i can't get my sprite to appear on the screen. (i'm probably doing somethnig wrong) But yea, any help with the left - right, up - down movement thing would be Helpful. Thanks :)

[dean-101]

Hey , my msn is not letting me add you because it says you are using a version that is not compatible with mine so i will make a small instructable on how to make a game where you have to shoot objects.

[dean-101]

hey, do you have msn? if you do add me [e-mail] and if you dont let me know.

[LevLiveDotCom]

I have to disagree with the comment of code being "confusing". I find it to be very logical - in fact, "logic" is a common synonym to computer code, because it follows logical statements. The tutorial is nice for those who don't wish to do anything serious, but to a really avid gamer who wants to make professional quality games, you need to learn how to program. I hope some other programmers out there can help dispel the misconception that computer programming is confusing or overly complex. There may be a tough learning curve, but once you get the hang of you, you can not only do much more, but will find it much more stimulating and rewarding.

[MrMystery96]

i downloaded the file and am trying to get it to work but cant i cant find out what to run it with. could you tell me plz? im only 11 but am pretty advanced in working with computers. yet i still say that if computers were completely controlled by man and not by step by step wizards or files to do things for us it would be alot easier and more fun

[dean-101]

download the first file on the first step, then open it and just keep clicking next and it should intall itself into the start menu, then it should open.

[MrMystery96]

i tried that but it asks what i want to open it with

[dean-101]

i put another file on the intro try downloading it and it should work.

[lp predator]

Hi, i've been using GM for over 4 years now, it is a very simple program and very easy to use but the key to making a good game is to make it very simple so that everything works and as you learn more, improve it. It is possible to make 3D games and even some that you have to use 3D glasses for. "ladiesman247says: im 12 yrs old... so do you think i would be able to do this????? it loox complicatd" It needs a bit of thought but i've seen 9 yr olds make decent games using this software

[jephmanaois]

how does this work

[ladiesman247]

im 12 yrs old... so do you think i would be able to do this????? it loox complicatd

[ladiesman247]

i tried it out. such a long and boring process.

[dean-101]

yea, i learned to do it when i was about that age. all you do is follow the steps and then when it works, change or add things in and you will learn how to make better games.

[Argon27]

I have been using game maker on and off for a few years now but haven't upgraded to pro yet. I took a class at Sac State on it but it was cut short when my brother got hit by a car. This is a great instructable for beginners but it doesn't tell why or how. But it will definitely get people started.

[Chuah Lu Sheng]

How do I download the gamemaker program???

[dean-101]

click on the file link under the image on step 1. if that does not work goto www.download.com and search game maker 6.1

[NeonLime]

Is It Possible To Make An "Escape Room" Game With This? Or A Tutorial to SomewherE? :P

[Gilmerrambo]

yoyogames.com
Great tutorials
You can also post your games there

[dean-101]

could you give me more detail on what you mean and i wil update the instructable on how to make it ? i am still confused on what you mean by escape room ? what have you to do

[NeonLime]

Escapegames24.com There They Have A Lot Of Escape Games ;) (If You Go There, Click "The Ring" Its Crappy But You Should get The Idea :P Get Items Use Em Combine Em Get Stuff Solve Puzzels Get Out Of The Room Games Done. Lol

[dean-101]

i will make add more to this instructable on how to make things happen when you have like 2 different items at once and how to change into other rooms. the game would not load for me (the ring) but i understand what you mean.

[NeonLime]

Ok Thanks :) And The Game Is Crappy :P Just Wanted To Give An Example

[dean-101]

if you are understanding the basic of this game maker 6.1 then you could set the score to 0 on each level(room) and when you get an item make it add 10 points then use the command that says "when score is" you type (type this for say 3 items that you need to complete the level) =30 this then lets you chose what to do when the score is equal to 30 for example move to next room then you select your room. i will put this on the instructable

[NeonLime]

Oh :P I Think i Understand It Better

[dean-101]

ok then i will add a few more steps on how to change the level when the score is at a certin point etc

[teh darkcloud]

I remember this program. I could never get it to work. >.< This was a few years back, though. In 7th grade or so. 11th grade now, but I still probably can't work it. xD

[dean-101]

you should try following this instructable if you want to learn all the basics, after i got the program i messed around with it for over 3 weeks before i could make a very simple game then i made this last year and from then it is extreamly easy to use, thats why i made this instructable to help people learning how to use the program in under an hour instead of messing around with it for 3 weeks. you should try it and then you will be able to make better games and fake viruses and stuff.

[NeonLime]

The Download Thing Wont Work. It Says To Open The File Internet Explorer Needs To Know What Program Created It. Could You Give Me A Link To The Site Where It Came From? Or Did You Make It, And Could Tell Me What to Do? Thanks!

[dean-101]

hey , you can goto www.download.com and type "game maker" then look for version 6.1 and download it for free.

[bounty1012]

you can also get it on yoyogames.com lol

[NeonLime]

Ahh There Were Go :P Thank You Very Much!

[PureBreed]

dude, y u capitalize every word? lol

[dean-101]

GO HERE TO LEARN TO MAKE ANOTHER GAME USING GAME MAKER http://www.instructables.com/id/Funny-game-and-how-to-make-the-game/

[Ethelon]

Ah game maker, i love this system and have been using this for 4 years now, for all those who think its too hard, its not, i started when i was 9, you can look up tutorials and there are plenty of forums where you can post your games such as snowmoon and 64digits. Good Luck!

[itsmanofpopsicle]

wish i had powerpoint. i could make so many cool things. sweet idea anyway.

[dean-101]

this is not made on power point. the game is made on a program called game maker which you can download from this instructable and when i said power point i ment i was going to make a power point guide on making an advanced version of pac man because it would take to long to show you on this site

[budsiskos]

i love that program, i made my own version of pong with it some time ago. its really unfortunate that its so limited

[Roxner]

GREAT great intructable, its not hard to understand at all. with this you can easily figure out how you make other things and make your own game. cred to you. thanks alot.. only one question, when u input "relative" what does that do, what happens if its not relative?

[dean-101]

it just adds to the score that is already set eg. +10 relative to a score that is 0 will make the score 10 if it was not at relative the score would stay at 10 even if you made the score command happen twice. but if it happens twice on relative it will add the numbers up. sorry but it is hard to explain

[Roxner]

i figured that out myself when i was editing the speed. thanks alot ! great instructable

[Sergeant Crayon]

Relative to the previous integer.
(If the integer was 20, a relative +10 would make it 30)
(If the integer was 20, a regular +10 would make it 10)

[davidturner666]

I can never get these game creators to work. Im just not smart enough with computers. I can code games from scratch though.