Getting Started with Game Maker Creating & Managing Maps

Creating Functions Introduction to Game Logic Using Regions

Using Conditions

Entity Death Entity Enter / Leave Region Entity Explode Entity Hit Entity Entity Hit Player Entity Spawn Entity Target Entity Teleport Explosion Block Break Player Death Player Drop Item Player Hit Entity Player Hit Player Player Join Map Player Jump Player Kill Player Quit Map Player Respawn Player Shoot Projectile Player Sneak / Unsneak Player Start/Stop Sprinting Player Stand on Block Player Start/Stop Moving Entity Projectile Hit Projectile Land Property Change

Flags Reference

Using Properties (Variables)

LogicUsing Events

Entity Explode

Triggers when an entity (like a Creeper or TNT) explodes.

This event fires when an entity explodes within the region.

Action Values

Entity: The entity that exploded (e.g., the Creeper).
Location: The center location of the explosion.

Event Configuration

Entity Type: Filter to only trigger for specific exploding entities (e.g., CREEPER).
Cancel Event: If true, the explosion will be cancelled, preventing damage and block breaking.

Use Cases

Creating custom explosion effects (e.g., spawning loot instead of dealing damage).
Making certain areas immune to Creeper explosions.
Triggering a chain reaction of other explosions.

Entity Enter / Leave Region

Trigger actions when a non-player entity enters or leaves an area.

Entity Hit Entity

Triggers when a non-player entity damages another non-player entity.

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Action Values Event Configuration Use Cases