• 2025 General Discussion Guide for Game Dev on iPad

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    KrystalYeeK
    If You Don't Know What to Post in General Discussion - Don't Worry! 💡 We've got some prompt ideas to help spark a discussion Easily start a discussion with your biggest question! 🎮 “What’s your all-time favorite game, and how does it inspire your creations?” ✨ “If you could add one dream feature to hyperPad, what would it be?” 🔧 “What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in game development?” 🎨 “Show off your favorite game asset you’ve made!” 🧠 “What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received as a game developer?” 🕹️ “What game genres do you love working on the most?”
  • 🏆 Community Awards!

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    MurtazaM
    @NeilSenn said in 🏆 Community Awards!: Maybe there's a trophy at 5 hub games 100% completed. I've only seen Jaime and Jasmine have a percent complete counter but I'm guessing once Norbert and others are near finished they'll have verifiable progress. Yeah we're going to be launched a lot more "conditional" awards that you work towards based on creating, community involvement etc.
  • Will a 3D Dancing Line Game work?

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    RobinsonXR
    @Ethan-D Yes, you could make a dancing line game, but it won't actually be 3D. hyperPad is only a 2D game engine, but you can fake 3D by using isometric graphics. You'll have to take account of the z order of objects - objects with a higher z order will render over objects with a lower z order. For example, the floor could have 0 as the z order whereas the cube could have 1 as the z order; the cube will be on top of the ground. You can treat the z order as the vertical position in 3D space and it should do the trick.
  • Have you been with us creating games on iPad since 2014?

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  • Idea

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    MurtazaM
    @Bryce678 No. Generally these are not optimized for games. So they will take up a lot of memory and cause performance issues. Typically cut scene are done by creating gameplay that is controlled by preprogrammed events. So instead of a joystick controlling the characters, you would make it on a series of timer based events.
  • Music & Asset Creation

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    @versioneight Woah! These look awesome! Great job, do post some of your games on the WIP section. Would love to see your assets in action.
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    @Murtaza oh hey that is totally fair, thank you for being transparent abt it
  • WWDC26 Announcements for iPadOS26!

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    @NeilSenn said in WWDC26 Announcements for iPadOS26!: @KrystalYee Appreciate the feature update. Truth be told I rarely pay attention. A two iPad setup with customizable voice commands could get rather interesting. Seeing the new external storage capabilities makes me think I'll be building an asset library as time goes on. Really cool, thanks! Reply Glad you liked the update! Totally hear you, this new update could really open up some awesome creative possibilities! Can’t wait to see what cool games you build.
  • What is the biggest challenge in a weekend game jam?

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    KrystalYeeK
    🧠 Brainstorm Mode: ON The theme drops May 23 — what do you think it’ll be? 👀 [image: 7319257e-3a0b-4416-ac10-09e9ebc62f38.png] Start warming up your creative muscles now and have all your resources ready! If you need some help, check out our Resource Journal here. Action, puzzle, or total chaos? Your game-making weekend begins soon! 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
  • What got you into iPad game development? 🎮✨

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    MurtazaM
    @NeilSenn I think the big issue is people biting off more than they can chew and lose motivation. Especially for a first game. Usually what happens, people discover an app like hyperPad realizing they can finally make games they've always dreamed of. But ignore the fact that a lot of the games they've been playing and inspired by were created by larger teams or people with years of experience. Thats why when people start, I always recommend starting with a small game. Do something like Pong, or brick breaker. And then try to add to it, make it more unique and exciting. From this you will really learn the toolset, and not lose motivation so quickly. You don't need to make the next GTA, or epic RPG as your first game. Start small, and celebrate the little wins along the way.
  • Publish your game to the App Store!

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    @KrystalYee That sounds awesome! Exporting to Xcode makes the publishing process so much easier.
  • How You Could Use hyperPad! Game inspo and more

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    KrystalYeeK
    Habbo Hotel Habbo Hotel revolutionized gaming with its focus on social interaction, user-generated content, virtual economies, and live events. Its legacy continues to inspire modern games like Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite. Key takeaways for developers: 1️⃣ Build immersive social experiences to foster player connections. 2️⃣ Empower creativity with customization and user-generated content. 3️⃣ Introduce virtual economies to drive engagement and trade. 4️⃣ Host live events to create memorable, shared experiences. Discover how Habbo’s mechanics can shape your next game. Learn more about the details and start creating vibrant, community-driven games today!
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  • About hyperPad Game Behaviours

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    Collision One of the most important mechanics in any game is collision—when two objects in your game world interact with each other. In hyperPad, you can set up collision behaviors to detect when your character hits an obstacle, enemy, or collectible. From there, you can trigger actions like losing health, collecting points, or changing scenes. For beginners, collision detection is a must-learn concept. hyperPad makes it easy with drag-and-drop behaviors, helping you create interactive and engaging gameplay without any coding required.
  • FNF (Friday Night Funkin') Game Dev

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    Learn about the talented composers behind the iconic fnf soundtrack, exploring their creative processes, key contributions, and the impact of their music on the game’s popularity. Whether you’re a fan of the game or an aspiring music composer, this exploration will inspire! 👉 Read the full article here and start your iOS game development on iPad! 🌟
  • Joining the hyperPad Discord Community

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  • Can you make a game engine in hyperpad?

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    MurtazaM
    @Bryce-studio but hyperPad is like adobe flash already.... I guess you could, why not. Its not easy though.
  • Remaking Adobe flash builder in hyperpad

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    Bryce678B
    @Bryce-studio first full layout demo testLayout test beta1.tap
  • Xcode to windows app..possible?

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    RobinsonXR
    @Shady91 As of right now, not really. We are using a bunch of APIs that aren't made by Apple, so this most likely won't work like Murtaza mentioned. However, if we migrate to using more native Apple APIs, then this seems feasible. I don't know much behind how this works yet. If you do try, let us know if it works!