Build & Play - Coding Break Games 🎮

A lightweight, fun, and minimally intrusive VS Code extension that provides multiple mini-games inside your code editor. Take relaxing breaks during coding sessions without leaving your development environment.

📦 Installation

VS Code

Install from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace

Or via Command Palette:

1. Open VS Code
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
3. Type: ext install LOOPLOGIC.build-and-play
4. Press Enter

Or via Terminal:

code --install-extension LOOPLOGIC.build-and-play

Cursor

Since Cursor is built on VS Code, you can install this extension the same way:

1. Open Cursor
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
3. Type: ext install LOOPLOGIC.build-and-play
4. Press Enter

Or install directly from the Extensions panel:

1. Open Cursor
2. Click the Extensions icon in the sidebar (puzzle piece icon)
3. Search for "Build & Play - Coding Break Games"
4. Click "Install"

Or via Terminal (if Cursor CLI is installed):

# Try the exact extension ID
cursor --install-extension LOOPLOGIC.build-and-play

Or via import from vs code:

1. Open VS Code
2. install the extension from the marketplace
3. Navigate back to cursor
4. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
5. Select "Import VS Code Extension and Settings"
6. Restart cursor

Note:

• For VS Code: Ensure you have the code command line tool installed. If not, open VS Code, press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac), type "Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH", and press Enter.
• For Cursor: The cursor CLI tool might not be installed by default. To install it, open Cursor, press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac), type "Shell Command: Install 'cursor' command in PATH", and press Enter.

📌 Pinning to Sidebar

Pin to Activity Bar (Recommended)

The Game Hub automatically appears in your activity bar (left sidebar) with a 🎮 icon. To ensure it stays visible:

1. Right-click on the activity bar (left sidebar)
2. Select "Build & Play 🎮" from the context menu
3. Check the box to keep it pinned

Pin to Explorer Sidebar

To add the Game Hub to your primary sidebar (explorer area):

1. Open the Game Hub from the activity bar
2. Right-click on the Game Hub tab
3. Select "Move to Primary Side Bar"
4. The Game Hub will now appear in your main explorer sidebar

Quick Access

• Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Alt+G (or Cmd+Alt+G on Mac)
• Command Palette: Press Ctrl+Shift+P and type "Open Game Hub"

🎮 Available Games

🚜 Idle Farmland

Relaxing farming simulation with real-time crop growth, animal management, and economic gameplay.

Features:

• 🌱 Plant and harvest crops (carrots, corn, wheat)
• 🐔 Raise chickens and collect eggs
• 🏠 Build chicken coops and expand your farm
• 💰 Trade crops and resources in the shop
• ⚡ Energy management system
• 🎯 Strategic bulk trading mechanics

🐍 Snake Game

Classic retro snake game with modern controls and scoring system.

Features:

• 🎮 Classic snake gameplay
• 🏆 High score tracking
• ⌨️ WASD and arrow key controls
• 🎯 Progressive difficulty

🧱 Block Builder (Coming Soon)

Voxel-based 3D builder game with drag-and-drop blocks.

🌺 Puzzle Garden (Coming Soon)

Match-3 garden puzzle game with chill music and beautiful visuals.

✨ Features

• 🕹 Multi-game hub accessible via activity bar
• 🔁 Activity-aware gameplay
• 💾 Persistent progress and saves
• 📱 Built with future web/mobile use in mind
• 🔧 Lightweight rendering (<2MB footprint)
• ⌨️ Keyboard shortcuts for quick access

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install the extension from the marketplace
2. Open the Game Hub from the activity bar (🎮 icon)
3. Choose your game and start playing!
4. Use Ctrl+Alt+G (or Cmd+Alt+G on Mac) for quick access

Happy coding & gaming! 🎮