Ancient Brain
Code. Play. Teach. Learn. Research. Demo.
Our goal: To become one of the most fun places in the world to code.
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Tutorial 7.8 variant
By "Coding Train" p...
Tutorial 7.8 with music and other uploaded images, including from other users. Click on the images.
By "Coding Train" p...
Tutorial 7.8 with music and other uploaded images, including from other users. Click on the images.
Castle World
By Starter user
Demo of how to insert 3d model into World. Mind-controlled agent, actively-pursuing enemy. Splas...
By Starter user
Demo of how to insert 3d model into World. Mind-controlled agent, actively-pursuing enemy. Splas...
One Cube World (P5)
By Starter user
Simple starter World (P5 version). No camera control. So cube rotates to show 3D.
By Starter user
Simple starter World (P5 version). No camera control. So cube rotates to show 3D.
Port of flying b...
By Discover three.js
Animated models. Port of flying birds with GLB models. From "Discover three.js". See project inf...
By Discover three.js
Animated models. Port of flying birds with GLB models. From "Discover three.js". See project inf...
Coders:
Make 3D worlds
and share them with friends.
Clone and edit other people's worlds.
Make touch mobile games.
Embed your worlds on other sites.
Teachers:
Run programming practicals in 3D or 2D or text,
with many features
designed for teachers.
Safely edit and run student code.
Researchers:
Upload problems, tender for solutions, test and rank them.
Make hybrid AI systems
from the code of multiple authors.
Gamers:
Play the endless game worlds the coders make.
Come and browse an ever-growing archive of games.
Learners:
Clone other people's worlds and change one or two lines.
What's the worst that could happen?
Ancient Brain: How to get started
Explore the site. Run Worlds.
- The "Intro" menu has About and List of features and Introduction.
- Click World images to run them. See How to run Worlds.
- The "Browse" menu has lists of Worlds such as Editor's Choice Worlds.
- Run the following random Worlds. Reload for more.
P5 chase World
By Starter user
Example of World with Mind on P5 plain API. No AB framework. Have to call Mind yourself. Mind mo...
By Starter user
Example of World with Mind on P5 plain API. No AB framework. Have to call Mind yourself. Mind mo...
One Cube World (P5)
By Starter user
Simple starter World (P5 version). No camera control. So cube rotates to show 3D.
By Starter user
Simple starter World (P5 version). No camera control. So cube rotates to show 3D.
See how coding works.
- See How to write code on this site.
- When coding, see the "Docs" menu for all the documentation you need.
Do the Starter Tutorial (P5)
- The "P5" graphics library is probably most suitable for beginners. More experienced programmers may prefer to skip P5 and use the "Three.js" graphics library (below).
- To get started with P5, work through the P5 Starter Tutorial. This shows you how coding on this site works with P5. This does not assume you have ever written a program.
- The tutorial looks at coding the following World:
One Cube World (P5)
By Starter user
Simple starter World (P5 version). No camera control. So cube rotates to show 3D.
By Starter user
Simple starter World (P5 version). No camera control. So cube rotates to show 3D.
Do the Programming courses (P5)
- You can learn in depth how to program in JavaScript in P5 by doing the course: Foundations of Programming in JavaScript. This does not assume you have ever written a program.
- When you have done that, you can do the more advanced WebGL course (JavaScript 3D graphics in P5).
- When coding, use the P5 reference material.
- When you are finished these courses, you will be able to make Worlds like the following:
Tutorial 7.8 variant
By "Coding Train" p...
Tutorial 7.8 with music and other uploaded images, including from other users. Click on the images.
By "Coding Train" p...
Tutorial 7.8 with music and other uploaded images, including from other users. Click on the images.
Tutorial 18.7
By "Coding Train" p...
Tutorial 18.7 with full canvas, resized model, sound. Texture on box is image from another user.
By "Coding Train" p...
Tutorial 18.7 with full canvas, resized model, sound. Texture on box is image from another user.
Do the Starter Tutorial (Three.js)
- The "Three.js" graphics library is more suitable for programmers with a little experience. Beginners may prefer to start with P5 (above).
- To get started coding with Three.js, work through the Three.js Starter Tutorial. This shows you how coding on this site works with Three.js. This does not assume you have ever written a program.
- The tutorial looks at coding the following World:
One Cube World (...
By Starter user
Simple starter World (Three.js version). Cube of random color. Built-in camera control.
By Starter user
Simple starter World (Three.js version). Cube of random color. Built-in camera control.
Do a Programming course (Three.js)
- There is not yet on this site a full course in programming in Three.js.
- You are directed to the Three.js reference material.
- There are plans to partner with the book 3D Game Programming for Kids. You can code all the examples in this book on Ancient Brain. Here are two examples from the book:
Modify some Starter Worlds.
- If you have learnt a little programming, start modifying existing Worlds.
- Pick one of the Starter Worlds. "Clone" it, and edit your copy.
- The easiest parts of the code to change are in the "tweaker's box" at the top.
Blank Three.js World
By Starter user
A simple starter World. An Array of spheres. Painted with textures. Random motion.
By Starter user
A simple starter World. An Array of spheres. Painted with textures. Random motion.
Complex World
By Starter user
World with a Mind-controlled agent, actively-pursuing enemy, random maze, skybox, music.
By Starter user
World with a Mind-controlled agent, actively-pursuing enemy, random maze, skybox, music.
Simple World
By Starter user
Simple World with a Mind-controlled agent, randomly-moving enemy, paint blocks with texture.
By Starter user
Simple World with a Mind-controlled agent, randomly-moving enemy, paint blocks with texture.
MineCraft
By Starter user
Use keyboard to draw blocks like in MineCraft. Use arrow keys and PgUp, PgDn to draw. Can save w...
By Starter user
Use keyboard to draw blocks like in MineCraft. Use arrow keys and PgUp, PgDn to draw. Can save w...
See what you can build.
As you keep learning, here are some examples of what you can build on this site. Build something beautiful!
Collision World
By Starter user
Demo of Physics API. Blocks fall under gravity and collide. Can modify gravity, friction, etc. S...
By Starter user
Demo of Physics API. Blocks fall under gravity and collide. Can modify gravity, friction, etc. S...
Game of Crowns s...
By Enhanced
Enhanced version of "Game of Crowns" by Niamh Byrne with better graphics and controls
By Enhanced
Enhanced version of "Game of Crowns" by Niamh Byrne with better graphics and controls
See the most advanced Worlds.
Here are some of the most advanced Worlds:
Complete Infinit...
By Enhanced
This program was made by Nathan Bonnard. In this world, you can generate an infinite world ! Bu...
By Enhanced
This program was made by Nathan Bonnard. In this world, you can generate an infinite world ! Bu...
Port of flying b...
By Discover three.js
Animated models. Port of flying birds with GLB models. From "Discover three.js". See project inf...
By Discover three.js
Animated models. Port of flying birds with GLB models. From "Discover three.js". See project inf...
Car models with ...
By Port of threejs....
Car bodywork reflects images from skybox. Click buttons to change model and bodywork. Mouse to m...
By Port of threejs....
Car bodywork reflects images from skybox. Click buttons to change model and bodywork. Mouse to m...
Random Worlds
Here are some random Worlds that have had more than 10 runs.
Day/Night cycle
By Mathias Bazin
Created: 20 Jun 2018
Modified: 26 Jun 2018
It's day then it's night the it's day again
By Mathias Bazin
Created: 20 Jun 2018
Modified: 26 Jun 2018
It's day then it's night the it's day again
Cloned CA318 201...
By Joe Rathborne
Created: 18 Nov 2018
Modified: 19 Nov 2018
Clone of "CA318 2018 World" by Mark Humphrys
By Joe Rathborne
Created: 18 Nov 2018
Modified: 19 Nov 2018
Clone of "CA318 2018 World" by Mark Humphrys
spongebob Car mo...
By test
Created: 14 Sep 2018
Modified: 14 Sep 2018
Clone of "Car models with light reflection" by Port of threejs.org Worlds
By test
Created: 14 Sep 2018
Modified: 14 Sep 2018
Clone of "Car models with light reflection" by Port of threejs.org Worlds
P5 Particle System
By Starter user
Created: 4 Aug 2018
Modified: 23 Feb 2019
Port of P5 site's "Particle System" example with almost no change. P5 plain API. No AB framework...
By Starter user
Created: 4 Aug 2018
Modified: 23 Feb 2019
Port of P5 site's "Particle System" example with almost no change. P5 plain API. No AB framework...
First Person Con...
By Mathias Bazin
Created: 19 Jun 2018
Modified: 20 Jun 2018
Clone of "First Person Controls" by Mathias Bazin
By Mathias Bazin
Created: 19 Jun 2018
Modified: 20 Jun 2018
Clone of "First Person Controls" by Mathias Bazin
Chess : Mind v...
By Mathias Bazin
Created: 1 Aug 2018
Modified: 7 Aug 2018
Your mind plays against "Simple AI - Depth 1" with a little bit of random added so the games are...
By Mathias Bazin
Created: 1 Aug 2018
Modified: 7 Aug 2018
Your mind plays against "Simple AI - Depth 1" with a little bit of random added so the games are...
CELLS WITH MIND
By SinfulSalad
Created: 3 Jul 2018
Modified: 5 Jul 2018
Animation about cells trying to infect each other. You can add your own mind to the code, and se...
By SinfulSalad
Created: 3 Jul 2018
Modified: 5 Jul 2018
Animation about cells trying to infect each other. You can add your own mind to the code, and se...
tech connect Com...
By test2
Created: 30 May 2018
Modified: 30 May 2018
Clone of "Complex World" by Starter user
By test2
Created: 30 May 2018
Modified: 30 May 2018
Clone of "Complex World" by Starter user
Cloned One Cube ...
By adamcunneen8
Created: 26 Nov 2018
Modified: 26 Nov 2018
Clone of "One Cube World (Three.js)" by Starter user
By adamcunneen8
Created: 26 Nov 2018
Modified: 26 Nov 2018
Clone of "One Cube World (Three.js)" by Starter user
Tutorial 5.2
By "Coding Train" p...
Created: 4 Sep 2018
Modified: 4 Sep 2018
Function Parameters and Arguments
By "Coding Train" p...
Created: 4 Sep 2018
Modified: 4 Sep 2018
Function Parameters and Arguments
Cloned Cloned CA...
By AymanElG
Created: 18 Nov 2018
Modified: 26 Nov 2018
Clone of "Cloned CA318 2018 World" by AymanElG
By AymanElG
Created: 18 Nov 2018
Modified: 26 Nov 2018
Clone of "Cloned CA318 2018 World" by AymanElG
My One Cube World
By Uzair Ali
Created: 8 Nov 2018
Modified: 8 Nov 2018
Clone of "One Cube World" by Starter user
By Uzair Ali
Created: 8 Nov 2018
Modified: 8 Nov 2018
Clone of "One Cube World" by Starter user
Scrolling background
By Enhanced
Created: 1 Aug 2018
Modified: 1 Aug 2018
here is explained and commented a way to code a scrolling background with three.js
By Enhanced
Created: 1 Aug 2018
Modified: 1 Aug 2018
here is explained and commented a way to code a scrolling background with three.js
Game of Crowns T...
By Mathias Bazin
Created: 31 May 2018
Modified: 14 Jun 2018
Added better controls that adjust dynamically with the camera view, fireball kills on touch, coh...
By Mathias Bazin
Created: 31 May 2018
Modified: 14 Jun 2018
Added better controls that adjust dynamically with the camera view, fireball kills on touch, coh...
Blank Three.js World
By Starter user
Created: 20 Nov 2016
Modified: 23 Feb 2019
A simple starter World. An Array of spheres. Painted with textures. Random motion.
By Starter user
Created: 20 Nov 2016
Modified: 23 Feb 2019
A simple starter World. An Array of spheres. Painted with textures. Random motion.
The world of the...
By the Platyman
Created: 12 Nov 2018
Modified: 19 Nov 2018
Clone of "Complex World" by Starter user
By the Platyman
Created: 12 Nov 2018
Modified: 19 Nov 2018
Clone of "Complex World" by Starter user
New Infinite Wor...
By Nathan Bonnard
Created: 5 Jun 2018
Modified: 13 Jun 2018
New World. Starting from scratch.
By Nathan Bonnard
Created: 5 Jun 2018
Modified: 13 Jun 2018
New World. Starting from scratch.
3. Making an Avatar
By "3D Game Program...
Created: 16 Aug 2018
Modified: 19 Feb 2019
Port of code "building_an_avatar" from Ch.3
By "3D Game Program...
Created: 16 Aug 2018
Modified: 19 Feb 2019
Port of code "building_an_avatar" from Ch.3