🚀 Relive the Creativity: Past Game Jam Highlights!

Your weekend. One theme. Endless possibilities.

Take a look at some of the incredible games on hub made during previous challenges! These creators brought their A-game in just 48 hours—turning wild ideas into playable experiences.

🔥 Why These Games Rocked:
✔️ Built fast, but packed with creativity
✔️ Unique takes on the challenge theme
✔️ Proved what’s possible in a single weekend

Think you can top them? The next hyperPad Bi-Monthly Challenge is coming soon!

🗓️ Starts: May 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM EST
⏳ Deadline: May 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST
🏷️ Tag: Will be revealed with the theme drop!

Which of these past games is a favorite of yours? Comment their name below!

Tag us on socials with #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

We recently received a question about recovering a project — the user had cloud saves enabled and had also been experimenting with local saves.

Here’s how it works!

Tap on the hamburger icon on the top left corner of the screen in the projects page.

Then tap on My Cloud Backups.

Your cloud backups will be found here for all your projects.

⭐️ It's worth noting that cloud backups only happen when you save and close your project. So make sure you're doing this often!

Let us know if this was helpful and if we should keep sharing user questions! Feel free to contribute your own advice, tips and tricks :)

Have a great day creating games on iPad everyone 💚

Love FNAF?

With hyperPad, you can bring terrifying jump scares to life by using the collision behavior to detect player movement and trigger events. Use parallax scrolling for eerie depth in your scenes, and tweak the z-order to ensure your animatronics appear at the right moments for maximum fear factor.

Show us what you've been working on this spooky October!

This game started as weekend project.

Now? 🏅 Tap Tap Ghost is a Hub legend!

Play this fun game featuring stunning animated visuals with parallax background effects with rain and lightning!

Play now: https://www.hyperpad.com/projects/q8f_zv83/versions/tap-tap-ghost

The next hyperPad Challenge kicks off May 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM EST

Will YOUR game join this list? 👀

Comment, "game dev rules!" if you’re participating!

Tag us on socials with your creations using #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars!

The first hyperPad Bi-Monthly Challenge kicks off May 23 @ 10 AM EST!

You’ll get one surprise theme, one weekend, and total creative freedom.

Start clearing your schedule — game jam greatness awaits 💥

🗓️ Add the event to your Google Calendar!

Tag us on socials with #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

What is SchoolLocker?

SchoolLocker is a platform offering documentation related to hyperPad designed to help educators and students collaborate on creating interactive projects. It’s an excellent tool for schools to introduce game development concepts in a creative way.

Key Features:

• Share and collaborate on projects with classmates and teachers.
• Access educational resources tailored to the needs of students and educators.
• Manage and track assignments and progress in real-time.

How to Use SchoolLocker

To get started, check out our educational page, and you’ll have access to all the tools needed to bring your projects to life!

🔗 https://www.hyperpad.com/education

Still need help?

Reach out to us at marketing@hyperpad.com

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hyperPad

hyperPad makes it easy to bring your game art to life!

Whether you're creating characters, backgrounds, or even user interface elements, the draw behavior allows you to craft and animate right from your iPad. Combine it with sprite animation to make your characters move fluidly across the screen.

Show us your projects!

What is QS ImpACT?

QS ImpACT is a global charity designed to inspire and support youth who contribute to the SDGs. They hosted an event in 2024 that encouraged youth to build games or interactive experiences. They encourage diverse voices in the tech community and fosters innovation.

How to Get Involved:

• Participate in the community challenges.
• Share your projects and experiences on social media.

Join the QS ImpACT events for mentorship and networking opportunities!

Still need help?

Reach out to us at marketing@hyperpad.com

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyper_pad/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperpad
Twitter/ X: https://x.com/hyperPadApp
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hyperPad

Ready to publish your game to the App Store?

You can easily export your hyperPad project to Xcode! This allows you to submit your game to Apple’s app ecosystem with just a few steps. From there, you can publish your creation for everyone to enjoy!

If you've published any games, let us know so we can support you!

Got the weekend and a head full of wild ideas?

The next hyperPad Challenge is YOUR stage!

🎮 No experience? Perfect—jams are for learning!
💡 Stuck for ideas? We have sample ideas to help you out!
🏆 Get featured! All games get celebrated!

This isn’t just a game jam—it’s a creativity explosion waiting to happen. Will you be part of it?

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar! The fun starts: May 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM EST
⏳ Deadline: May 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST
🏷️ Tag: Will be revealed with the theme drop!

🔥 Tag a game dev friend who needs this reminder!

Comment "ipad game dev" if you’re in—or just thinking about it! 👀

Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

🧠🌩️ Brainstorm Before the Jam!

A few supporting theme ideas you can safely brainstorm in advance:
🧩 Puzzle mechanics
🕹️ One-button controls
💥 Boss rush mini-games

Having mechanics in mind = faster prototyping!

The next hyperPad Bi-Monthly Challenge is coming soon!

🗓️ Starts: May 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM EST
⏳ Deadline: May 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST
🏷️ Official theme will be revealed at the start of the event!

Will your game break the internet? Let's find out!

Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

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PSA: Many games can be built in a weekend—look at this one!

🤯 Made for a game jam, this game blew our minds!

🏓Ping

Tap anywhere to hit the ball. Timing is key.

Try this game out now!
https://www.hyperpad.com/projects/bgnlz4qb/versions/ping

Tag a dev who needs to see this 👀

The next hyperPad Bi-Monthly Challenge is coming soon!

🗓️ Starts: May 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM EST
⏳ Deadline: May 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST
🏷️ Theme will be revealed at the start of the event!

Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyper_pad/
Twitter: https://x.com/hyperPadApp
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperpad
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hyperPad

Assets You Can Collect in Advance

Grab these ahead of time so you’re not scrambling during the jam:
🎵 Background music loops
🎙 Sound effects for jumps, hits, and menus
🖼 UI elements like buttons & icons
📦 Backgrounds and tilesets
Keep it organized in folders for fast import into hyperPad!

Join the coming game jam. May 23 @ 10 AM EST!

Make amazing iOS games on iPad with us. Create a game you can turn into the next BIG hit!

Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

✨ Free Game Dev Resource for Beginners

Read our free Resource Journal to learn our favorite no-code-friendly tools that you can use with hyperPad and get started with game dev on iPad.

Read it now!

From pixel art apps to audio editors, everyone can build high-quality games from your iPad or Mac with hyperPad.

This dev didn’t just enter the challenge… they owned it.

🎃 Collect The Candy

Complete puzzles and adventure through mazes to get to the candy.. but be warned. Ghosts roam the mazes and their only goal is to stop you from collecting the candy!

Play this gorgeous game now! Made without code on iPad
https://www.hyperpad.com/projects/9hb1q2aw/versions/collect-the-candy

Join the next game jam. May 23 @ 10 AM EST!

Everyone can make games on iPad with us. Create a game you can keep building!

Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

Plan to build small — then polish hard.

✅ Prioritize a working prototype
✅ Cut features early
✅ Save time for menus, music, and testing
Remember: a finished simple game > an unfinished epic.

Save the date! May 23 @ 10 AM EST

Make your dream game on iPad with us, no code or experience needed.

Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

We recently received a question about recovering a project — the user had cloud saves enabled and had also been experimenting with local saves.

Here’s how it works!

Tap on the hamburger icon on the top left corner of the screen in the projects page.

Then tap on My Cloud Backups.

Your cloud backups will be found here for all your projects.

⭐️ It's worth noting that cloud backups only happen when you save and close your project. So make sure you're doing this often!

Let us know if this was helpful and if we should keep sharing user questions! Feel free to contribute your own advice, tips and tricks :)

Have a great day creating games on iPad everyone 💚

Pre-Jam Planning = Less Stress

You can’t plan the theme, but you can plan the process!
Before the jam starts, decide:
🎯 Your game scope
👯 Team roles (if any)
🧪 A test device
✍️ How you’ll keep track of tasks

Join the coming game jam. May 23 @ 10 AM EST!

Everyone can make games on iPad with us. Create a game you can keep building!

Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

Game Jam Prep Starts Before the Jam

Don’t wait till the jam starts to get organized. ✅

Gather ideas, build a mood board, and test your tools ahead of time.

The smoother your setup, the more time you’ll have to create! 💡

Share some of your tips to prep for a game jam 📋

Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad

@NeilSenn Absolutely! This is such an important perspective, and you said it beautifully. Really appreciate you sharing this :)

The bit about quitting while you’re still feeling good? Total game-changer. So many people grind until they’re drained, then wonder why it’s hard to come back. Framing it around small, satisfying wins makes the process feel way more sustainable.

I’m curious, was there a specific moment or project where that clicked for you? Like either watching someone else burn out or catching yourself in that cycle? Love hearing those little “ah-ha” realizations; they reallyyy stick with you.

Would love to hear more thoughts from others too! 😄