hack club ysws

build a tiny browser game. send it to the arcade.

Build and ship a 3-minute playable Arcade Game and get arcade vouchers, trophy tokens, and more!

join the cabinet game rules guides
flappy mode

twist mode

token +2 score

shield blocks 1 hit

score 0 best 0

player 1 ready

click the game screen first, then press space or click again to flap

how to qualify

build a short arcade game!

is that a bird? a plane? no it's a game!

01

build a simple web-based game that is playable (or loopable!) in under 3 minutes

02

have a clear win or lose state - a level up counts as well!

03

make it work in a browser with html5, godot web export, phaser, or similar

rewards

what's the rewards?

It's an Arcade! Gotta have prizes right?

top 3

CNC-Cut Trophy Arcade Token

The top three most-played games earn an EXCLUSIVE metal arcade token trophy.

all submissions

$10 local arcade credit

Join and submit to earn a $10 voucher for your local arcade!

all submissions

supa cool sticker pack

Get a bunch of arcade style stickers of our logo, arcade boxes, and more!

ready?

build a game people can finish in one sitting

join our global web-based arcade & get rewards :D

enter ysws

faq

questions about the ysws

do i need good art to qualify?

No! Programmer art is completely okay. The game just needs to be readable, playable in a browser, and feel good as a short arcade experience.

Go ham and have fun making it!

what kinds of games fit best?

Fast arcade formats work best: score chasers, tiny platformers, reaction games, racers, shooters, and small puzzle loops with a clear ending state.

You can browse our gallery below for inspo!

can i remix an existing game?

Yes!!! You definitely can. In fact, if you don't have your own idea yet- we encourage it. The Flappy Bird at the top is a remix of the iconic game... you guessed it... Flappy Bird!

how short does the game need to be?

A full run should finish in under three minutes, or the game should loop cleanly within that window so players can jump in and replay quickly.

If the game 'levels up' (ie. difficulty increases) - that counts too!

what tools or engines can i use?

Anything that ships in the browser is fair game, including plain html5, godot web export, pico-8, and other browser-ready stacks.

Don't know how to get started? Check out our guides!

how are the top games chosen?

The top three games are based on plays. Re-plays don't count!

what if i want to make an infinite game?

That's okay! We recommend adding a Time Limit and a score competition. Gotta get the most within the timeframe - think Tetris!