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
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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
Staying motivated during long-term projects can be tough, but we want to hear how you manage it.
Do you break things into small goals, find ways to stay inspired, or take breaks to recharge?
Share your tips and strategies—your approach could help someone else keep pushing forward with their own game dev journey.
Let’s keep each other going! 🚀
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
Ever wonder how devs make magic in a weekend? Peek at this past hyperPad Challenge hit:
Made for the Global Game Jam! This game features 3 carefully crafted chapters:
Play it now: https://www.hyperpad.com/projects/2nxkgpil/versions/reborn-roots
The next challenge is your turn to shine. Ready? 🌟
Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad
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
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
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
Came across an article or video that got you thinking differently about game development? Share it here!
It could be a clever game design trick or an inspiring game dev story - anything that has inspired you.
Your find might be exactly what someone else needs to push their project forward. Let’s swap game ideas and keep the creativity flowing! 🚀
Help the community out by recording a 15–30 sec screen recording showing your tip in action!
🧠 No voiceover needed — just send us 2-3 sentences to explain what’s happening.
🎯 Submit 20 tip videos and we’ll send you a custom hyperPad T-shirt!
Email your video and description to krystal@hyperpad.com with the title, “BEST HYPERPAD TIPS”. Include your user name to be credited!
Let’s level up together! 🚀
🚀 New hyperPad Resource: "Game Dev on iPad" Journal! 🎮
Calling all hyperPad creators! Level up your game design skills with our brand-new Resource Journal: Game Dev on iPad—your ultimate guide to building polished, engaging games from start to finish.
📖 What’s Inside?
A step-by-step companion for your dev journey, covering:
🚀 Project Description – Nail your game’s core idea & uniqueness.
💬 Community Insights – Leverage feedback to refine your vision.
🎨 Visual Style & Art – Craft mood, characters, and animations (using pro iPad tools!).
🎶 Sound & Music – Boost immersion with audio that fits your game’s vibe.
🧩 UI & Assets – Design intuitive menus, HUDs, and icons.
🔍 Creative References – Get inspired by games/media that shaped your project.
🧠 Wrap-Up & Reflections – Learn from each build and plan your next steps.
✨ Why Use It?
✅ Structured workflow – No more guessing what to document!
✅ Pro tips – Optimized for iPad game dev with hyperPad.
✅ Share-ready – Perfect for portfolios, team collabs, or devlogs.
📲 Grab the free resource journal now!
Tag #hyperPad to show off your journal in action! Other relevant hashtags to use would be #GameDev #iPad #hyperPad #IndieDev
Documenting your process isn’t just about the final game—it’s about the adventure. Start yours today!
We’re launching our first-ever Bi-Monthly Game Challenge, and you’re invited to take part in an epic weekend of game-making!
🗓️ Starts: May 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM EST
⏳ Deadline: May 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST
🏷️ Tag: Will be revealed with the theme drop!
How it works:
All entries will be featured on a dedicated Challenge Page inside the Hub — and the community will vote for their favorites! 🗳️
Top games will also be spotlighted on our social channels and seen by the entire hyperPad community.
🔥Why Join?
Let’s make something amazing together.
Theme drops May 23, 2025. Get ready. #hyperPadChallenge
We’re also sharing a free Resource Journal with our favorite no-code-friendly tools that you can use with hyperPad. Read it now!
From pixel art apps to audio editors, everyone can build high-quality games from your iPad or Mac with hyperPad.