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Introduction
Microsoft TileCode is a game creation app that allows you to design and play games directly on low-cost gaming handhelds or in a web browser. TileCode games are similar to board games with pieces that can move from one tile of the board to a nearby tile.
TileCode runs on any MakeCode Arcade device - here are detailed instructions on how to download and copy the TileCode UF2 file file to your Arcade device. You also can run TileCode in the web-based MakeCode Arcade simulator at bottom of this screen or in a separate tab - clicking on the lower right corner of the screen (arrow icon pointing down and to the right) expands the game simulator to full screen mode.
Both the UF2 file and the game simulator come loaded with six sample games. The game in slot #1 is a very simple example. The games in slots #4 - #8 are simplified versions of five popular games that together demonstrate all of TileCode’s programming features.
Background Reading (for everyone)
Overview (for everyone)
Details (for programmers)
Having Problems?
Please consult the frequently asked questions to see if it addresses the problem you are having. Otherwise, feel free to file a GitHub issue if you encounter a problem with TileCode. You can also help us by choosing the most appropriate tag for your issue. If you can’t file an issue, mail us at tilecode@microsoft.com
Read More About It!
You can read more about TileCode in an upcoming UIST 2020 paper: TileCode: Creation of Video Games on Gaming Handhelds