How to Create a Casino Game in Thunkable? Need Video Tutorial

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Hello Thunkable Team,

I want to create a casino-style game in Thunkable. Can you please guide me?

What components should I use?

How can I implement game logic for features like spinning wheels, card games, or betting systems?

Do you have any video tutorials or example projects that I can follow?

Thank you

[krish05]

Making a casino game in Thunkable means creating an interactive app with elements of luck, kind of like slots, blackjack, or a roulette wheel. I took a little guide from ChatGPT and copied it here!

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1. Define Your Game Type

Choose a casino-style game:

• Slot Machine – Spin reels with symbols and match them to win.
• Blackjack – A simple card game with hit/stand mechanics.
• Roulette – A spinning wheel where players bet on numbers or colors.
• Dice Game – Players roll dice to win based on certain conditions.

For this guide, let’s create a Slot Machine!

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2. Set Up Your Thunkable Project

1. Open Thunkable and create a new project.
2. Set the screen name (e.g., Screen1).
3. Add the following UI elements:

• 3 Image Components (for slot symbols)
• 1 Button (Spin button)
• 1 Label (to show results/winnings)
• 1 Variable (to store the player’s balance)

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3. Add Slot Symbols

Prepare images for slot symbols (e.g., , , , ). Upload them to Assets in Thunkable.

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4. Create the Spinning Logic (Blocks)

1. When the Spin button is clicked:

• Generate 3 random numbers (each representing a symbol).
• Assign the corresponding images to the slot image components.
• Check if symbols match:
  • If all 3 match, award coins.
  • If 2 match, award a small prize.
  • Otherwise, deduct a small amount from the player’s balance.

Example Block Logic:

• Use set app variable Slot1 to random integer from 1 to 5
• Use if conditions to check matching symbols.
• Update the UI accordingly.

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5. Add a Balance System

1. Create an app variable (e.g., balance) and set an initial value (e.g., 1000 coins).
2. When a player wins, increase their balance.
3. When they lose, deduct coins.
4. If the balance drops to zero, show a “Game Over” message.

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6. Enhance with Sound & Animation

• Add sound effects for spinning and winning
• Use timer blocks to create a realistic spinning effect

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7. Animations

• Add any animation you want by creating through Canva, which is recommended for making GIFs.
• Make it animate once your button is clicked.

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8. Test & Publish

• Test the game on your phone through the Thunkable Live Test app
• Fix any bugs.
• Publish your app on Thunkable Web, Android, or iOS

Note: Publishing your app on iOS or Android will require you to pass a certain test to publish.

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Bonus Features

• Daily Rewards: Give players free coins every day.
• Leaderboard: Track top scores using Firebase.
• In-App Purchases: Allow users to buy more coins (if monetizing).

Hope this helps!