🎮 Guide to Create an Epic Side-Scrolling HTML5 Game with Claude Sonnet 3.5 for Free

Introduction

Hey there! Want to make a cool side-scrolling HTML5 game but don’t know how to code? No worries! I’m gonna show you a super easy way to do it using some neat AI tools.

We’ll be using Claude Sonnet 3.5 – it’s like a really smart robot you can chat with. And we’ll use something called Artifacts, which lets you see your side-scrolling HTML5 game come to life right in the chat window.

The best part? You don’t need to be a tech whiz. We’ll just tell Claude what we want, step by step, and it’ll do most of the heavy lifting. By the end, you’ll have your very own side-scrolling game that you can show off to your friends. Cool, right? Let’s get started!

Step 1: Enable the Artifacts Feature

1. Open Claude’s chat window.

   • Go to the chat section where you can type and send messages.

2. Click on the beaker icon below the chat text box.

   • Look for a small icon that looks like a beaker (a lab flask) near where you type.

3. Turn on the Artifacts feature in the Feature Preview window.

• A new window will pop up.

• Find the toggle switch for Artifacts and switch it to “On”.

  

• Tip: If you’re on Claude’s homepage, you might see an option to turn on Artifacts there too.

  • Look for a prompt or button about Artifacts on the main page.

Step 2: Generate an SVG Character for Your Side-Scrolling HTML5 Game

1. Ask Claude to create a character.

   • Type a prompt in the chat box.

   • Example: “Create an 8-bit style astronaut.”

   • Press enter to send the prompt to Claude.

     

2. View the character in the Preview tab.

   • A preview window will appear on the left side of the screen.

   • Click on the Preview tab to see the character.

3. Check the rendered character and the code.

   • Look at the character to see if it matches what you want.

   • Switch to the Code tab to view the SVG code that Claude generated.

   • Tip: If you need to make changes, you can adjust your prompt and ask Claude to update the character.

Now you have your character ready for the game!

Step 3: Generate an SVG Background for Your Side-Scrolling HTML5 Game

1. Ask Claude to create background objects.

   • Type a prompt in the chat box.

   • Example: “Can you make some trees in the same style?”

     

   • Press enter to send the prompt to Claude.

2. Create additional background objects like mountains.

   • Type another prompt in the chat box.

   • Example: “Can you make some mountains in the same style?”

     

   • Press enter to send the prompt to Claude.

3. View the background objects in the Preview tab.

   • A preview window will show up on the side.

   • Click on the Preview tab to see the objects.

4. Check the rendered objects and the code.

   • Look at the objects to see if they match what you want.

   • Switch to the Code tab to view the SVG code that Claude generated.

   • Tip: If you need to make changes, you can adjust your prompt and ask Claude to update the objects.

Now you have the background objects ready for your game!

Step 4: Auto-animate the Game with HTML5

1. Ask Claude to animate the character and background together.

   • Type a prompt in the chat box.

   • Example: “Combine these into a side-scrolling game with HTML5.”

     
     

   • Press enter to send the prompt to Claude.

2. Identify and fix any issues with the game.

   • Look at the game preview for any problems.

   • If you find issues, tell Claude what needs fixing.

3. Provide specific details for fixing issues.

   There are some issues. Can you fix the below?
   - [insert issue #1]
   - [insert issue #2]
   - [insert issue #3]

4. Example prompt:

   “There are some issues. Can you fix the below?”

   • Character is not moving smoothly

   • Add more trees in the background

   • Fix the jumping animation

Now you have an animated side-scrolling game ready for more tweaks and improvements!

Step 5: View, Download, and Copy Code

1. Toggle between different versions of the game code.

   • Use the selector in the bottom left of the preview pane to see changes.

1. Copy the final version of the code.

   • When the game looks good, you can copy the code.

   • Option 1: Click to copy the code to your clipboard.

   • Option 2: Download the HTML file for later use.

2. Reaccess the Artifact window if needed.

   • If you need to revisit the Artifact window, it’s easy.

   • Click on the Chat Controls icon in the top right.

   • Check under the Artifacts section for your files.

Now you have the code for your side-scrolling game ready to use!

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully created your side-scrolling game using Claude Sonnet 3.5 and Artifacts. The next step is to host your HTML5 game so others can play it. You can use services like GitHub Pages, Netlify, or Firebase Hosting to make your HTML5 game live on the internet. These platforms are user-friendly and will help you share your HTML5 game with the world.

Now that you’ve built and hosted your side-scrolling game, you can enjoy the exciting role of being a game developer. This is just the beginning—there are endless possibilities for creating more games and improving your skills. Have fun experimenting with new ideas, adding more features, and making your HTML5 game even better. Enjoy your new journey as a game developer, and keep creating amazing things!

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