The Ultimate Guide to Banto (aka Banto.tv)

Hi everyone! I am Douglas Pham (aka Phado by the Banto community), one of the co-founders of Banto. Thanks to this collaboration with the RaceCode.xyz team, they’ve been gracious enough to provide me with the opportunity to write a comprehensive overview of what my partner and I are working on. This is going to be the ultimate guide to Banto (aka Banto.tv).

Here, we will cover everything you need to know about the platform, whether you’re here to play games, create your own, or trade with friends.

Table of Contents

• What is Banto?
• How to Play Games on Banto
• Types of Game Modes
• How to Create Your Own Game
• Using BantoBux and BantoGold
• Best Strategies for Players
• Best Strategies for Creators
• Customization and Settings
• Why Banto is Fun (and Useful)
• Common Issues and Solutions
• Final Thought

What is Banto?

Banto.tv is the party game platform that mixes the easy, group-friendly style of Jackbox, Blooket, or Kahoot with the creative power and economy of Roblox.

You can:

• Play hundreds of short, social games
• Create your own games
• Trade items and cosmetics with other players
• Earn or buy currencies (either Bantobux or Banto Gold) to unlock new content

Unlike pure sandbox platforms, Banto keeps games structured. What’s this mean? It means they’re quick to join, time-limited, and easy to understand. But you still have infinite freedom to customize, experiment, and build creative game flows.

How to Play Games on Banto

1. Go to the game browser and choose one that looks fun.
2. Click Join Game — no downloads, just your browser. (Easy!)
3. Use the on-screen controls to play.

You can play public games with strangers or private lobbies with friends.

Games can be trivia-based, drawing-based, or debate formats. As Banto expands its own game engine’s capabilities, logic puzzles, comedy, word games, and even light action formats will be possible.

Types of Game Modes

Live Hosted Games (Available Now)

• One person runs the game, others join
• Great for streamers, teachers, or team events
• Examples: Trivia, HotTakes, QuickDraw

Quick Play Party Games (Coming Soon)

• Short rounds, 5–10 minutes; is short-form gaming
• Perfect for casual fun
• Examples: Comedy

Structured Sandbox Games (Coming Soon)

• More freedom to move around and interact
• Supports 2D
• Still uses party-game pacing (timers, rounds, loops)
• Still structured around a non-persistent scene- or loop-structure
• Examples: Murder mystery-style games, speedrun, etc.

How to Create Your Own Game

1. Go to “Create”
2. Choose a specific game type (Trivia, Zingify, QuickDraw, HotTakes)
3. Add your own prompts and images
4. Publish and share your game link right after

Coming Soon:

• Scene-based editor (perfect for rounds)
• Custom media uploads
• Instant preview
• Visual logic editor (drag-and-drop scripting)
• Creator storefronts to sell game passes (powerups, cosmetics, etc.)

Using BantoBux and BantoGold

Banto runs on two currencies:

Bantobux (BBX): Earned for free by playing daily, joining games, and spinning the daily wheel.

• Used for cosmetics and fun items.

Banto Gold (BG): Bought with real money or earned via Premium.

• Used for premium games, cosmetics, profile upgrades, and creator purchases.

Best Strategies for Players

• Play Daily: Collect your Bantobux login bonus.
• Play a Variety of Games: Try new formats/games to find your favorites.
• Invite Friends: The more people that are on Banto, the better it becomes!
• Participate in Community: Engage with others in Banto’s highly dynamic community and give feedback.

Best Strategies for Creators

• Keep Your Games Short!: 5–10 minutes keeps retention high. 20 minutes max.
• Use Media: Images and sounds make your game memorable. Production quality is important!
• Test Before Publishing: Avoid confusing rules.
• Iterate: Make incremental improvements to your game to make it more fun.
• Monetize Smartly: Sell cosmetic bundles, not just game access.
• Get Banto Premium: Unlock better creation features this way to create a more compelling game
• Participate with Players: Engage with the community to earn a loyal following

Customization and Settings

Player Customization:

• Change avatar colors, outfits, accessories
• Show off rare cosmetics from events

Creator Customization:

• Control round time, difficulty, and player limits
• Decide if games are public or invite-only

Why Banto is Fun (and Useful)

• For Players: Endless variety of games without downloads
• For Creators: A way to express creativity and earn rewards
• For Groups: Perfect for classrooms, teams, or livestreams

It’s fun, but it also teaches collaboration, timing, problem-solving, and creativity.

Common Issues and Solutions

“I can’t join a game.”

• Check your internet connection and try a different browser tab.

“My media upload failed.”

• Use supported file formats and keep file sizes small (below 200 KB – but this limit will increase later).

“I’m not earning BantoBux.”

• Make sure you’re logged in before playing. Solo is not supported (and never will be as to not detract from the mission), but if you must then have one host window on incognito.

Final Thought

Banto.tv is building something unique: a community-driven party game platform that’s easy to play, fun to create for, and rewarding for everyone.

Hope you like this article.