Show HN: I built 80 mini-games using Fable before it was shut down
MiniGames World: A Legacy of 80 Fable-Built Games
Welcome to MiniGames World, a comprehensive hub of browser-based entertainment. This project is the culmination of a massive development sprint where I created 80 distinct mini-games using Fable before the platform was operational shut down.
🚀 Project Overview
The goal was to build a diverse library of brain-training and arcade experiences. The scale of the project can be represented as:
Special Notice for the Hacker News Community: Everything is open. Every single subscription tier, premium pack, and special game mode has been unlocked. There are no payments required and no accounts to create.
🛠️ Technical & Ethical Standards
I developed this entire ecosystem solo. My commitment to the user experience includes:
- Zero ad-tracking
- No user profiling
- Complete privacy (adjustable via the footer)
- Instant access to all content
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🎮 The Game Library
The collection spans a vast array of genres, from Sokoban to Bullet Hell. Below is the complete catalog of the 80 available titles:
| Genre | Game Titles |
|---|---|
| Arcade | Star Skipper, Ring, Trail Claim, Plasma Slice, Spiral Drop, Orbit Tap, Brick Breaker, Warden, Flux Weave, Prism Spin |
| Platformer | Skybound Ascent |
| Darts | Photon Darts |
| Sliding Puzzle | Gridlock |
| Marble Shooter | Comet Chain |
| Board | Nova Reversi, Grid Gambit, Chess Nebula, Four Align, Checkers, Nova Board |
| Archery | Zephyr Arrow |
| Basketball | Arc Hoops |
| Dice | Astro Dice |
| Word | Rune Riddle, Glyph Hunt, Neon Typhoon |
| Connect | Hive Flow |
| Brain/Memory | Mind Meter, Echo Grid, Number Recall, Major System Trainer, Memory Palace |
| Physics | Wobble Stack, Ink Ramp, Gravity Sling |
| Math | Math Surge |
| Strategy | Starport Control, Rail Weaver, Cobalt Vault |
| Logic | Glow Grid, Volt Loop, Lumen Spire |
| Tower Defense | Starfall Defense, Spire Watch |
| Bowling | Nebula Bowl |
| Minigolf | Lumen Links |
| Artillery | Arc Siege |
| Mahjong | Nova Mahjong |
| Block Puzzle | Hex Foundry |
| Air Hockey | Plasma Puck |
| Memory | Nova Pairs |
| Stealth | Shadow Creep |
| Shooter | Gate Gunner, Void Gunner |
| Deduction | Cipher Lock |
| Idle | Quantum Forge |
| Merge | Fusion Cells |
| Puzzle | Chroma Flood, Frost Glide, Prism Fit |
| Nonogram | Pixel Oracle |
| Match 3 | Glyph Swap |
| Bubble Shooter | Aurora Pop |
| Fishing | Abyssal Angler |
| Sokoban | Cargo Lock |
| Crossing | Synapse Hop |
| Whack A Mole | Glitch Stomp |
| Reaction | Beam Gate |
| Racing | Velocity Rush |
| Bullet Hell | Vortex Dodge |
| Rhythm | Beat Cascade |
| Laser Puzzle | Beam Bender |
| Maze | Lumen Labyrinth |
| Stacker | Apex Stack |
| Pool | Photon Pool |
| Minesweeper | Mine Grid |
| Runner | Hex Pulse, Circuit Dash |
| Sudoku | Nova Sudoku |
| Solitaire | Ascension Solitaire |
| Falling Block | Cobalt Vault |
🗺️ Development Workflow
The process of bringing these 80 games to life followed this general logic:
💬 Feedback Request
Since I built this independently, your honest perspective is incredibly valuable to me. If you have a moment to explore the arcade, please leave a note in the Hacker News thread where you first encountered this project. Your input helps me improve!