Are you curious about building an interactive game without having extensive programming skills? With Bolt.new, you can create apps and games in minutes using simple instructions, even if you’re a beginner. This blog post walks you through how to create a Bible character guessing game using Bolt.new and Svelte—a perfect introduction to rapid development with this AI-powered tool.
If you prefer a video below, feel free to check out the tutorial video below. The video shows step-by-step details that might be easier to understand if you want to see the tool in action. It’s a great way to follow along visually and know each part of the process as it unfolds in real time.
Creating the Game with Bolt.new
The goal is to create a Bible character guessing game where users are shown emojis describing a Bible character. Each emoji appears every three seconds, and the player has to guess the correct answer out of four choices. This continues for 10 questions, each with a simple scoring system and an option to restart at the end of the game. Using Bolt.new, we simply instruct it to generate the structure and logic for our game.
In the video, we explore how easy it is to create this game with Bolt.new. The tool’s interface is very intuitive—it looks similar to AI chat interfaces like Claude. You simply describe what you want, and Bolt.new takes care of generating the code. Importantly, we chose to use Svelte and Bootstrap instead of the popular combination of React and Tailwind. This makes the game interface unique and helps differentiate it from the many React tutorials out there.
Svelte, in particular, offers a more lightweight approach compared to other frameworks, which means our game runs smoothly with less overhead. By using Bootstrap, we also ensured that the UI was clean, responsive, and easy for players to interact with. The decision to use these technologies was driven by a desire to explore different frameworks beyond the usual options, giving us more insight into their strengths.
The Development Process
When using Bolt.new, we requested that it create a game using Svelte and Bootstrap. Within seconds, Bolt.new generated a Game.svelte file, set up the packages, and ran the game. The game included emojis like 👑 and 🎶 (crown and guitar) to describe characters—perhaps King David? During the test, we found ourselves guessing whether different characters like Noah, Samson, or Abraham were the correct answer. It was a fun and engaging way to interact with the game, and the use of emojis made it even more interesting.
We also hit a few deployment hiccups, which the video covers in detail. At one point, Bolt.new faced an issue when deploying to Netlify, but a quick VPN switch solved the problem. This demonstrates how sometimes small issues can arise during deployment, but they are often easily fixed with a bit of troubleshooting. After deployment, the game worked perfectly, demonstrating how easily Bolt.new integrates prototyping with deployment. This kind of rapid prototyping and seamless deployment is what makes Bolt.new such a valuable tool for developers and enthusiasts alike.
The deployment process is often one of the trickiest parts of development, but Bolt.new made it much simpler. It handled the environment setup, dependencies, and build steps automatically, allowing us to focus on the game itself rather than the infrastructure. This convenience makes a big difference, especially for those who are not familiar with the intricacies of deploying web applications.
Expanding the Game
After building the first version, we added more features. In the video, we added a question category feature, letting players choose different types of guessing games—like guessing movie titles. Bolt.new allowed us to directly edit the game within the integrated IDE, making quick improvements easy. For instance, we expanded the list of questions and demonstrated how to limit the number of questions to 10 per game session. This meant that each session was concise and engaging, preventing players from feeling overwhelmed.
The ability to edit the code directly within the IDE was a huge benefit. It allowed us to iterate quickly, trying out new ideas and features without having to leave the Bolt.new environment. We also added different categories to keep the game fresh and appealing to a broader audience. Players could choose from categories like Bible characters, movie titles, and even historical figures, making the game more versatile and entertaining.
This flexibility—being able to rapidly generate, modify, and deploy—makes Bolt.new ideal for developers and even non-programmers who just want to experiment. Whether you want to create a guessing game, a productivity tool, or any other simple app, Bolt.new can help bring your ideas to life without the usual hassle of setting up development environments. It’s also a fantastic learning tool, as it allows you to see how code changes affect the application in real time, deepening your understanding of how everything fits together.
Moreover, Bolt.new encourages creativity. You can start with a basic idea and expand it as you go. For instance, after adding different categories to the game, we thought about incorporating a leaderboard feature to make it more competitive. These kinds of incremental improvements are easy to implement, thanks to the tool’s powerful yet user-friendly features.
Wrapping Up
Bolt.new is an exciting AI tool that makes it incredibly simple to create games and apps. In just a few minutes, we created a fully functional Bible character guessing game, expanded it with new categories, and deployed it online. This process would normally take hours or even days, but Bolt.new reduced it to mere minutes, showcasing the power of AI in accelerating software development.
If you’re interested in learning how to do it yourself, be sure to watch the video tutorial and try out Bolt.new to see how easy development can be! Whether you’re a seasoned developer looking to prototype quickly or a beginner just starting out, Bolt.new provides the tools you need to bring your ideas to life with minimal effort. The combination of an intuitive interface, rapid code generation, and seamless deployment makes it a game-changer for anyone interested in software development.
Watch the full video here to get a visual guide and see how Bolt.new works in real time. Feel free to experiment with your own ideas and see how far you can go with this AI-driven tool—happy coding!
The possibilities with Bolt.new are endless, and it’s incredibly empowering to see your ideas come to life so quickly. Whether you’re creating educational tools, simple games, or even productivity apps, this platform provides a great foundation to experiment, learn, and innovate without the traditional barriers of software development. Give it a try—you might be surprised by what you can accomplish in just a short amount of time!