Multiplayer for HTML5 Games

Multiplayer for HTML5 Games is an online add-on built with Node.js and Socket.io. It provides a responsive lobby where players can join public rooms to play together, or create private rooms and invite friends using a unique room code.

All HTML5 games are available for purchase separately, but not every game supports this add-on. Please check the Compatible Games page for details.

A free Guess the Sketch game (up to 4 players) is included. Players take turns sketching while others try to guess the word, the fastest correct guess earns points.

How to use

1. Get started with Guess the Sketch game or purchase a compatible HTML5 Game that supports this add-on.
2. Copy and integrate the add-on integration files into the game.
3. Deploy the app to hosting (Node.js)
4. The game is now ready to play online multiplayer.

Prerequisites:
Some basic knowledge of Node.js and GitHub is required to deploy the app to hosting (Node.js).

*Server requirements:
- Node.js
- Socket.IO

Features

• Free Guess the Sketch game (for multiplayer only)
• Local play (default game play) or online multiplayer play
• Enter player name for online multiplayer play
• Public rooms to join and play with other players
• Private room for other players to join by enter room code
• Play from 2 to 5 max players depend on compatible game
• Quick online multiplayer play without enter name and join room
• Support landscape and portrait game layout
• Support devices (desktop, mobile and tablet)

Item include

• HTML5 integration files
• Guess the Sketch HTML5 game
• Documentation

Changelog

 Version 4.1 - 2026 template compatibility  Version 4.0 - Optimized JS  Version 3.9 - Added new compatible games - Fixed HTML5 template  Version 3.8 - 2025 template compatible  Version 3.7 - Fixed Spot the Differences issue  Version 3.6 - Support Scoreboard add-on  Version 3.5 - Added rejoin feature  Version 3.4 - Added new compatible games  Version 3.3 - Fixed Four Colors issue  Version 3.2 - Fixed Quiz Game VS issue  Version 3.1 - Added new compatible games  Version 3.0 - Added new compatible games  Version 2.9 - Added new compatible games  Version 2.8 - Updated Word Search Game  Version 2.7 - Added new compatible games  Version 2.6 - Added Find Objects feature  Version 2.5 - Added new compatible games  Version 2.4 - Updated Quiz Game VS  Version 2.3 - Added new compatible games  Version 2.2 - Added new compatible games - Fixed Guess the Sketch game  Version 2.1 - Fixed name list issue  Version 2.0 - Improved multiplayer script - Fixed multiplayer issue - Added new compatible games  Version 1.8: - Added quick match timer - Added quick match timeout timer - Added quick match connection timer  Version 1.7 - Added new compatible games  Version 1.6 - Fixed Wheel of Fortune Quiz game  Version 1.5 - Added new compatible games - Fixed fullscreen issue  Version 1.4 - Fixed Bingo Bash game  Version 1.3 - Free Guess the Sketch game - Added new compatible games  Version 1.1 - Fixed multiplayer issue