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Who this is for: Roblox developers interested in creating horror games and escape room experiences.
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Setting Up Your Granny-Style Horror Game
Creating a Granny-inspired game on Roblox requires careful planning of your horror mechanics and escape room elements. Start by opening Roblox Studio and creating a new baseplate. You’ll want to design a multi-story house with interconnected rooms, hidden passages, and plenty of places for players to hide.
Building the House Structure
Design your house with at least two floors and a basement. Use the Part tool to create walls, floors, and ceilings. Make sure to include:
- Multiple bedrooms with beds players can hide under
- A kitchen with cabinets and hiding spots
- Closets throughout the house
- A basement or attic area
- Secret passages between rooms
Programming the AI Enemy
The core of any Granny-style game is the AI that hunts players. Create a humanoid NPC using the Rig Builder plugin. You’ll need to script movement patterns using PathfindingService to make your enemy navigate the house intelligently.
Use Lua scripting to program detection mechanics. Set up invisible parts around the house that trigger sound events when players step on them. The AI should investigate these sounds and patrol areas where noise was detected.
Creating Escape Mechanics
Players need objectives to complete their escape. Design a key-and-lock system using ClickDetectors and RemoteEvents. Hide keys throughout the house that unlock different areas or the final exit. Consider adding:
- Car keys hidden in drawers
- Door keys in picture frames
- Basement keys under furniture
- Tools needed to remove boards from windows
Sound Design and Atmosphere
Horror games rely heavily on audio cues. Upload creepy sound effects to Roblox and use SoundService to play footsteps, creaking floors, and ambient horror sounds. Make sure your enemy’s footsteps are loud enough for players to track their location.
Hiding and Detection Systems
Script hiding spots using Region3 detection. When players enter specific areas like under beds or in closets, make them invisible to the AI’s line of sight. Use raycasting to determine if the enemy can see players in open areas.
Game Flow and Difficulty
Balance your game by adjusting the AI’s speed and detection sensitivity. Start with easier settings and gradually increase difficulty. Add a timer system that makes the enemy more aggressive as time passes, creating urgency for players to escape quickly.
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TL;DR
Build a multi-story house in Roblox Studio, script an AI enemy using PathfindingService, create key-based escape mechanics, and add horror sound effects for atmosphere.
