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
