How to Program Games on the Internet

You always wanted to create your own games, but you do not know where to start. Programming games does not have to be as hard as you expect. Actually, it is easier to program a game online than it is through software. Many websites allow you to create games for free. Play with the controls before attempting to create a game. This will allow you to become comfortable with how programming a game works.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" and "All Programs." Open your preferred Web browser. Navigate to a website that allows you to create your own game. Examples include Challenge You and Play Crafter.

2. Click the "Start" or "Create Game" button with your mouse. Create the heroes and villains by choosing the option. Many games already have pre-made characters. You only must decide whom to include in your game.

3. Click the "Scene" or "World" option. Select the kind of scenery you want for your characters.

4. Give action to your characters. Make them jump, fly, kick, shoot or run. You can also make them do more. Click the "Move" button to select one of the pre-coded game behaviors in the program. Repeat this step for each of your characters.

5. Click "Won" or "Game Over" actions to choose the endings to your game. You can also select the scene-changing options in the designer and creator program. This involves making a scene change when the time limit is up, or when your enemies reduce to zero.

Tips & Warnings

• Take video game design and programming classes in college to understand the process of creating a game.

• Make your first few games easy. As you advance, make the games as hard as you want.

References

• TNerd: Create Your Own Game -- 7 Sites that let you create games online

Resources

• Challenge You: Make Games
• Play Crafter: Play Games