How to Create Browser Games with Ghost

Browser Games + Ghost CMS

Modern browsers are powerful enough to run sophisticated games. Combined with Ghost's content management and membership system, you can build a complete gaming portal without complex infrastructure.

Step 1: Build Your Game

Use HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript to create your game. Frameworks like Phaser.js, PixiJS, or even vanilla Canvas API work perfectly.

Step 2: Create a Ghost Page

In Ghost Admin, create a new page and add your game code using the HTML card. Tag the page with "game" and a category tag.

Step 3: Integrate with GameDock API

Call the GameDock API from your game to track completion and update streaks:

// When the player completes a level
window.GameDock.completeGame({
    slug: 'my-game'
});

// Check current streak
const streak = window.GameDock.getStreak();
console.log('Current streak:', streak.count);

Step 4: Set Access Levels

Use Ghost's visibility settings to control who can play:

• Public — free for everyone
• Members — requires free sign-up
• Paid — requires paid subscription

Tips for Success

Performance

Keep your game assets small. Optimize images, minify JavaScript, and use sprite sheets for animations.

Mobile Support

Design for touch input from the start. Most of your players will be on mobile devices.