Adding mini games/arcade games?

Not sure if this is possible or not so I figured I'd ask here. 

I know some mini games are possible in RPG Maker such as slot machines and whatnot but I was looking for something much much different. 

Basically I wanted a mini-RPG inside of my main game. For example, the main character goes into his sons room and there is a game console near the TV. If the main character interacts with the console you'll have the option to play a mini-RPG with the ability to save and return to the main game at any time. 

Other than that I was hoping that I can combine IG Maker with Ace to make some playable arcade games in my RPG. 

It can be done in several ways - your best option might be Tsukihimes player swap script.


Have one set of maps for the "console" game with one party, another set of maps for the "real" game with another party, and use the console event plus another event (campfire?) on the console world to switch control of the players/parties.


No, IGM and RM can't be combined - they were not even written by the same programmers/companies.

Hit detection might not be 100% perfect, but if you're willing to put in the effort, you can make any minigame or arcade-style action game that you want to using RPG Maker.

I second that statement.  Also - there are things that can be done with regards to increase hit detection precision - unfortunately, most cause detriment in the area of performance... Ahh, the flaws of ruby coding <3

@Kaminari - the Earth Under Attack link in my signature is a prime example of the kind of things you can do with RPG maker minigames when you really put in the time and effort. - and thats not fully finished yet either :)

Edit:

I was actually planning to create an array of minigames and use a 'computer console' to merge them together - basically having a scene that is called that acts like a computer desktop with a game selection screen and various gamer info etc.. Thats a long long wy away though and is not a guaranteed thing.