This is for beginners to find resources about making games in Pico-8. It will not contain EVERY resource, but only the ones that beginners need to get going.  You don't have to use Pico-8 for this jam, but if you want to and know nothing about it, start here!

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Pico-8 is a fantasy console. It uses a scripting language called Lua. All the tools for code editing, sprite and map editing, plus sound and music editing are all built in!  The Pico-8 community is friendly, and there are lots of resources to help you get started!

HOW TO GET STARTED

- Play some games!  https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?cat=7&carts_tab=1&#sub=2&mode=carts

-- Note: games use the arrow keys and Z ( O button) and X (X button) usually. Return is the pause menu.

- Peek at the code on the site by clicking Code under the cartridge window!

- You can also download the Cart by clicking Cart, then Right-Click on the cart to download it. 

- A great 72-page beginner's guide by @MBoffin : https://mboffin.itch.io/gamedev-with-pico-8-issue1 

- ALSO check out @MBoffin 's great educational toolset, carts covering one concept each! https://mboffin.itch.io/pico8-educational-toolset

- Nerdy Teachers have a great intro to Pico-8 and little, well-organized tutorials! https://nerdyteachers.com/PICO-8/

- Watch the LazyDevs BREAKOUT HERO tutorial series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLea8cjCua_P0qjjiG8G5FBgqwpqMU7rBk or Shoot-Em-Up (Shmup) series: