Guides
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Angles
What Is an Angle? An angle is a way to describe a direction or a rotation, and is measured in degrees (°). Starting from 0° to the right, the angles increase as you move in a counter-clockwise direction. 360° is a full rotation! For example, if a character is facing upwards, they have an angle
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Making Art for Your GameMaker Games: An Introduction
When you first start making games, one of the most exciting parts is the art. It can also be intimidating, especially if you don’t have any experience! What style do you use? How do you make the art? Do you go for a chunky pixel-art style, or a hand-drawn aesthetic? The truth is, there’s no
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How to Use Alarms in GameMaker
Learn how to schedule actions using alarms in GameMaker What Is an Alarm? Imagine you’re baking a pizza. You put it in the oven, set a timer, and walk away.When the timer goes off, it’s time to take the pizza out. GameMaker alarms work the same way. They let you say: Why Use Alarms? Sometimes
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Join the GameMaker Community
Getting involved in the GameMaker community is a great way to accelerate your learning, get inspired, and connect with like-minded developers. If you’re looking for help with coding, feedback on your game, or just a place to share your progress, the community offers endless support and resources. Plus, being surrounded by other passionate creators keeps
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How to Learn GameMaker in 2026
Game development is the process of making your own video games all the way from the idea in your head to something people can actually play. GameMaker is a program that makes this easy, and this guide will help you get started. In just a few steps, you’ll download GameMaker, build your first game, share