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🎮 GameBox Launcher v1.4 – User Manual

Welcome to the GameBox Launcher, the advanced game launcher designed for the best retro-gaming experience on this blog. This guide will help you navigate the system, use the hidden terminal, and manage your game cartridges.

🚀 Quick Start

  1. Wait for Preloading: When you open a game page, the launcher will automatically check if the "cartridge" (game file) is available.

  2. Interaction Required: Click the PLAY button once it appears.

    • Note: This interaction is mandatory to enable high-quality audio (Tone.js) and ensure a smooth transition into the game environment.

  3. Recent Games: If you have played before, a "Recently played game" box will appear at the top for quick access.

⌨️ The Hidden Terminal (Power User Mode)

The GameBox comes equipped with a built-in command-line interface for advanced diagnostics and control.

How to open:

Press the [ T ] key on your keyboard while in the launcher (or press refresh and exit on PWA app). You will hear a confirmation beep, and the terminal window will slide up from the bottom.

Available Commands:

Command

Description

gamebox.play

Launches the currently mounted game cartridge.

gamebox.play?=name

Manually mounts a specific game (e.g., gamebox.play?=tetris).

gamebox.version

Displays the current launcher version and credits.

gamebox.diagnostic

Runs a system check to verify if the diagnostic tools are available.

gamebox.reload

Fully reloads the blog page (useful if a game fails to load).

gamebox.restart

Restarts the launcher environment.

gamebox.recent.clear

Clears your "Recently played" history.

gamebox.recent.disabled

Hides the "Recently played" box and stops saving history.

gamebox.recent.enabled

gamebox.fav.clear

gamebox.fav.disabled

gamebox.fav.enabled

Re-enables the recent games feature.

Clears your "Favorites" in GameBox PWA app

Hides the "Favorites" and restore games on list in GameBox PWA app

Re-enables the "Favorites" function in GameBox PWA app

cls

help

Clears the terminal screen.

Show GameBox Launcher User Manual.

exit

Closes the terminal.

🛠️ Troubleshooting & Browser Status

Outdated Browser Warning

If the launcher detects an old browser version, the logo will turn Grayscale, and a warning message will appear.

  • Action: Please update your browser to the latest version. Old versions may cause graphical glitches or "White Screen" issues in the games.

Cartridge Errors

If you see the message: "Game not found! Please insert valid cartridge", it means the link is broken or the server is temporarily down. Try using the gamebox.reload command.

💡 Pro Tips

  • No Selection: The launcher interface is locked to prevent accidental text highlighting, keeping the focus on the gameplay.

  • Audio Readiness: By clicking "Play", you "warm up" the audio engine. This prevents the common issue where games start in total silence.

  • Deep Links: You can share a direct link to any game by adding ?play=gamename to the launcher's URL.

GameBox Launcher is a custom-built solution for Brainly Games. All rights reserved.

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