A simple setup guide

Get ready to move and play!

Choose the setup that works for your space. Your laptop camera sees your moves, and your body becomes the controller.

Setup one

Play on your laptop

Get started in a clear, well-lit space with your whole upper body in view.

Opening MoveToPlayGames in a web browser
1

Open the game in a browser

Use Chrome or another modern browser on your laptop, then open MoveToPlayGames.

Allowing camera access in the browser
2

Allow camera access

When your browser asks, choose Allow. The camera helps the game follow your movement.

A player setting up a clear, well-lit room
3

Make a safe play space

Put your laptop on a stable surface. Sit or stand where the camera can see your full upper body, with good light and clear space around you.

Selecting a game and following calibration
4

Pick a game and calibrate

Choose a game and level, then follow the on-screen calibration steps. They help the game learn your move.

Players using body movements to control games
5

Use your body to play

Flap your arms, jump, swipe, or squat—each game tells you which move to use. Keep facing the camera while you play.

⌨️ Testing without a camera? Press Space to simulate an action. Press Esc any time to leave a game.

Setup two

Mirror to a smart TV, then play

Use your laptop for the camera and controls while the TV gives everyone a bigger view.

Laptop and smart TV connected to the same Wi-Fi
6

Connect to the same Wi-Fi

Make sure your laptop and smart TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. Turn on the TV and enable its screen-mirroring feature.

Screen mirroring controls on Mac and Windows
7

Start screen mirroring

  • Mac: Control Center → Screen Mirroring → choose your TV.
  • Windows: press Windows + K → choose your TV.
  • You can also use Chrome’s Cast option with a Chromecast-ready TV.

Choose Mirror or Duplicate so the TV shows exactly what’s on your laptop.

Playing MoveToPlayGames on a TV while the laptop camera watches the player
8

Set the laptop up for play

Open the game and allow camera access on the laptop—the TV only displays it. Place the laptop near or below the TV, facing the play area, then stand far enough back to move safely. Calibrate and have fun!

All set?

Pick a game, make some room, and turn screen time into move time.

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