There’s no limit to what you can create with Buildbox World bits. However, the best bits are quick and fun to play. A bit does not have to have multiple levels, but it must be playable. Buildbox World is all about fun. So, any bit you submit must function as a game. When creating your bits inside the Buildbox desktop application, try to make sure all your bit characters have the ability to move. Always …
Did you know that we have a Buildbox glossary to help you learn all the basic game development terms and common Buildbox lingo? We all know that making a game can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just starting out! There are a lot of different video game development terms and phrases that you need to know whether you’re using Buildbox or some other game creation tool. To make the …
Have you checked out Buildbox World recently? If not, you’re missing out! Our amazing community of no-code creators has been busy adding tons of new bits into Buildbox World. There are now over 100 bits to explore! Have some old projects, or interested in creating a new one? We’d love to see some of your projects on Buildbox World as well! Just open Buildbox back up and globally share your …
When you’re browsing games in the App stores, it’s often the game’s name that catches your attention. A game with an awesome name is bound to be pretty dope, right? You’d think that a game with a name like “Operation Darkness” would be pretty cool, especially since it’s an RPG set in an alternate World War II. Instead, the game was a visual mess with poor mechanics. Of course, the opposite can be said …
By nature, most game developers are visually oriented. They’ll spend hours designing and discussing artwork, character skins and game effects. Granted, sound effects also get a lot of attention — but when it comes to music, the conversations often grow quiet. Yet background music is a fundamental component to the gaming experience. Not only does great music add tremendously to a game, a …
If you’re ready to start designing your first 3D game, this guide will show you how. Learn everything from how to insert and manipulate objects, add some action and even how to name a game that will have players clicking it as soon as they see it. In a 3D game everything pops out into a third dimension. Objects now have height and up-down movement along a third axis – the z-axis. Most 3D games use …
There’s nothing more exciting than coming up with a unique idea for a 2D game, but there are five common mistakes you’ll want to avoid in beginner game development. These mistakes could turn your amazing idea into an unplayable game that no one will want to play, and no one wants that! There are millions of video games out there and when you finally come up with a unique idea for a 2D game, you don’t …
To players, the differences between a decent 2D game and truly remarkable one may often be hard to pin down. However, like anything else that has been created, those aspects are always there by design. To some, they may come with intuition or by chance, but those who consistently craft winning games understand the principles behind great design and use them systematically. When making your 2D …
If you’re ready to start developing your first video game, Buildbox Classic has everything you need to create a 2D game that will keep players coming back for more. For players, 2D games are as popular as they’ve ever been, and they offer several advantages for developers as well. 2D and 3D games differ in a couple of ways. 3D games attempt to recreate a world in three dimensions on a flat …
The mobile game market has never been so competitive. Yet, as practically everyone in the world has a smartphone in their hands and time to play, the rewards for coming out with the next killer game have never been so great. Making a game today is very easy, but making a great game takes planning and innovation. Buildbox is the platform behind more Top 100 games than any other no-code game builder …
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