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GB

GameDev_Builder

Posted on January 23, 2024 • Beginner

🚪 Need help with door button code for my interactive game!

Hey everyone! I’m working on an interactive game where players need to press specific buttons to open doors. Think escape rooms or puzzle games!

I need help creating:

  • Clickable door buttons that respond to player input
  • Door opening/closing animations
  • Button sequence systems (like pressing buttons in order)
  • Visual feedback when buttons are pressed

I’m pretty new to interactive mechanics. Any help would be amazing! 🙏

IM

InteractiveMaster_Alex

Replied 2 hours later • ⭐ Best Answer

Perfect question @GameDev_Builder! Door button systems are super fun to create. Here’s a complete guide to get you started:

🔧 Step 1: Basic Button Setup

First, create your button sprite with two costumes: “button_off” and “button_on”.

    when flag clicked
switch costume to [button_off v]
set [button_pressed v] to [0]
forever
if <touching [mouse-pointer v]?> then
if <mouse down?> then
if <(button_pressed) = [0]> then
set [button_pressed v] to [1]
switch costume to [button_on v]
play sound [button_click v]
broadcast [button_activated v]
wait [0.2] seconds
end
end
end
end

🚪 Step 2: Simple Door Control

Create a door sprite that responds to button presses:

    when flag clicked
set [door_open v] to [0]
switch costume to [door_closed v]
go to x: [0] y: [0]

when I receive [button_activated v]
if <(door_open) = [0]> then
set [door_open v] to [1]
switch costume to [door_opening v]
play sound [door_open v]
repeat [10]
change x by [5]
wait [0.1] seconds
end
switch costume to [door_open v]
else
set [door_open v] to [0]
switch costume to [door_closing v]
play sound [door_close v]
repeat [10]
change x by [-5]
wait [0.1] seconds
end
switch costume to [door_closed v]
end

🔢 Step 3: Button Sequence System

For more complex puzzles, create a sequence system:

    when flag clicked
set [sequence v] to []
set [correct_sequence v] to [1 2 3 4]
set [sequence_position v] to [1]

// For each button (give each button a unique ID)
when this sprite clicked
set [button_id v] to [1] // Change this for each button
add (button_id) to [sequence v]

// Check if sequence is correct
if <(item (sequence_position) of (correct_sequence)) = (button_id)> then
change [sequence_position v] by [1]
play sound [correct_beep v]

if <(sequence_position) > (length of (correct_sequence))> then
broadcast [sequence_complete v]
say [Door unlocked!] for [2] seconds
end
else
// Wrong button pressed
set [sequence v] to []
set [sequence_position v] to [1]
play sound [error_buzz v]
say [Wrong sequence! Try again.] for [2] seconds
end

✨ Step 4: Advanced Visual Feedback

Make your buttons more interactive with visual effects:

    // Button hover effect
when flag clicked
forever
if <touching [mouse-pointer v]?> then
set [brightness v] effect to [20]
set size to [110]%
else
set [brightness v] effect to [0]
set size to [100]%
end
end

// Button press animation
when this sprite clicked
repeat [3]
change size by [-5]
wait [0.05] seconds
change size by [5]
wait [0.05] seconds
end

🎮 Step 5: Multiple Door Types

Create different door behaviors:

    // Timed door (closes automatically)
when I receive [button_activated v]
if <(door_type) = [timed]> then
// Open door
set [door_open v] to [1]
switch costume to [door_open v]

// Wait and close
wait [5] seconds
set [door_open v] to [0]
switch costume to [door_closed v]
play sound [door_close v]
end

// Keycard door (requires item)
when I receive [button_activated v]
if <(door_type) = [keycard]> then
if <(has_keycard) = [1]> then
// Open door permanently
set [door_open v] to [1]
switch costume to [door_open v]
set [has_keycard v] to [0]
else
say [Need keycard!] for [2] seconds
play sound [access_denied v]
end
end

🚀 Pro Tips

  • Use broadcasts to communicate between buttons and doors
  • Add sound effects for better player feedback
  • Create visual indicators showing which buttons have been pressed
  • Test your sequences thoroughly to avoid frustrating players
  • Consider accessibility - make buttons large enough to click easily

This should give you everything you need for awesome door button mechanics! 🎯

GB

GameDev_Builder

Replied 30 minutes later

@InteractiveMaster_Alex This is absolutely perfect! 🤩 The button sequence system works flawlessly!

One quick question - how can I make the buttons light up in sequence to show players the correct order before they start?

PD

PuzzleDesigner_Maya

Replied 1 hour later

@GameDev_Builder Great question! Here’s how to create a sequence demonstration:

    // Sequence demonstration system
when flag clicked
wait [2] seconds
broadcast [show_sequence v]

when I receive [show_sequence v]
repeat [3] // Show sequence 3 times
repeat (length of (correct_sequence))
set [demo_button v] to (item (demo_position) of (correct_sequence))
broadcast (join [highlight_button_] (demo_button))
wait [0.8] seconds
broadcast (join [unhighlight_button_] (demo_button))
wait [0.3] seconds
change [demo_position v] by [1]
end
set [demo_position v] to [1]
wait [1] seconds
end

// In each button sprite
when I receive [highlight_button_1] // Change number for each button
set [brightness v] effect to [50]
set size to [120]%

when I receive [unhighlight_button_1]
set [brightness v] effect to [0]
set size to [100]%

This creates a nice tutorial sequence that shows players exactly what to do! ✨

GT

GameTutor_Chris

Replied 2 hours later

Excellent work everyone! 🎮 Here are some additional ideas to make your door systems even more engaging:

  • Pressure plates: Buttons that need to be held down
  • Weight-activated switches: Require objects to be placed on them
  • Color-coded systems: Match button colors to door colors
  • Time limits: Add urgency to sequence puzzles
  • Multi-player cooperation: Buttons that need multiple players

Remember to always test your puzzles with fresh eyes - what seems obvious to you might be confusing to players!

VB

Vibelf_Community

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