:gm: NEW! Begin Game Maker Series: 1 - Play/Test

Are you new to Game Maker, or feeling stuck?

:gear: Our new Begin Game Maker learning series can help you piece together the bigger picture.

  • 8 videos (1 hour total)
  • Learn key concepts at your own pace
  • Practical hands-on experience building useful logic

Begin Game Maker

1: Play & Test Controls

:green_circle: EASY

Start by learning important controls for playtesting and get into the mind of the player.

  • Create a new experience
  • Enter playtesting mode
  • Control the camera
  • Control your avatar (basic and complex movements)


Relevant Resources

Ramp of Difficulty

A critical design strategy for your Experiences should include a motivating ramp of difficulty that makes players feel rewarded for overcoming challenges while not overwhelming them. The controls required for gameplay are a key part of that design.

Visit our documentation about Ramp of Difficulty for recommendations about control difficulty.
player controls


Community Ideas & Support

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Love these tutorials, super for new users. Well done to all who worked on this. The little banner is super cute also

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Thanks, @Pandapops ! :heart_hands:

I made the original graphics in case we couldn’t get an assist from the Art Team. We’ve just updated with their gorgeous new thumbnails!