# FAQs: Game Maker

## What is the Game Maker?

The Game Maker is a simple and easy-to-use tool that allows you to design, test and share experiences, such as games, within The Sandbox's metaverse, whether you are an experienced game designer or not.

Learn more:

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[create-experiences](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/create-experiences)
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## Where can I get the Game Maker from?

You can download the Game Maker software from The Sandbox's official website.

<https://www.sandbox.game/en/create/game-maker/>

## Is the Game Maker free?

Yes, the Game Maker is free to download and use. You will, however, need to have purchased or rented some LAND to publish your game onto.

## Do I need experience in game designing to use the Game Maker?

No, you do not need to be an experienced game designer to use this software. We have designed this software so that it is easy for both experienced and inexperienced game designers to use.&#x20;

## Do I need to know how to code in order to make games with the Game Maker?

No, you do not need any knowledge of coding to make a game. The Game Maker was designed with a no-code approach in mind, However, we will be adding optional coding features in the future, so that those who do wish to make a game using a coding language can do so.

## Could I advertise my website in a game that I make with the Game Maker?

You will be able to display content, such as websites, on billboards within your experience that you build in the Game Maker. Alternatively, you could rent billboard space on your LAND to others.

## How do I use the Game Maker? Are there any tutorials?

Learn quickly how to create with Game Maker through hands-on activities for beginners:

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[beginners](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/beginners)
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Learn the basics of The Sandbox creative ecosystem:

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[basics](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/basics)
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Visit the Creator Portal for all creative resources, including guides:

{% content-ref url="../welcome-to-the-creator-portal" %}
[welcome-to-the-creator-portal](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/welcome-to-the-creator-portal)
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## Useful links

{% embed url="<https://www.sandbox.game/en/create/game-maker/>" %}

{% embed url="<https://medium.com/sandbox-game/the-sandbox-game-maker-creating-your-first-game-b475ce9f9db2>" %}

{% content-ref url="../creators-program/builders-challenge" %}
[builders-challenge](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/creators-program/builders-challenge)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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