In 5 Steps Challenge: Create a playable game runs in ChatGPT’s Canvas Preview

Do you know that it’s possible to create a playable game inside ChatGPT’s Canvas Preview? This guide will walk you through how to use ChatGPT Canvas to build a simple, interactive game, without needing extensive coding experience. You can even share the game you created with your friends!

The Challenge: Build a game that runs entirely inside ChatGPT’s Canvas Preview. Add interactive controls, visual feedback, and a clear objective—then share it with others to play! Need inspiration? Check out these sample games:

🎮 Game 1

🎮 Game 2

🎮 Game 3

Some simple game ideas ChatGPT can build: Tic Tac Toe, avoid obstacles, brick breaker, etc.

Step 1: Open ChatGPT’s Canvas

You can either type a / to choose the Canvas mode or explicitly tell ChatGPT to open Canvas Preview. This will ensure that your game will be interactive within ChatGPT.

Step 2: Prompt to create playable game

Try out this prompt, and feel free to add more details and instructions to make it yours. 

“Create a simple, fully playable game that runs in ChatGPT’s Canvas Preview. The game should use JavaScript and be interactive within the preview mode. Make sure it has clear controls (keyboard or mouse-based) and visual feedback to show game progress. Keep it lightweight to ensure smooth performance. Provide a brief explanation of the controls.”

Step 3: Run and test your game

After ChatGPT generates the code, you can find the Preview button at the top left corner of Canvas.

Step 4: Level up the game

Push the challenge further by adding extra features:

•  A scoring system
•  A win/lose condition
• A restart button
• More game mechanics (power-ups, enemies, or levels)

Step 5: Share the game with your friends!

Share the game and challenge your friends to create a playable game with Ch

What game have you created? Feel free to share it with me and your network!