Skip Main Menu

Skip the main menu and start directly into the game

You may want the game to start immediately without showing the main menu.

Configuration

To skip the main menu, change the ShowMainScreen setting in your options.js:

monogatari.settings({
    'ShowMainScreen': false
});

Default Behavior

By default, ShowMainScreen is set to true, which displays the main menu:

monogatari.settings({
    'ShowMainScreen': true
});

Use Cases

Instant Start Games

For games that should begin immediately:

monogatari.settings({
    'ShowMainScreen': false,
    'Label': 'Intro'  // Start at a specific label
});

Demo/Preview Mode

Skip the menu for demo versions:

monogatari.settings({
    'ShowMainScreen': false,
    'Label': 'DemoStart'
});

Important Notes

[!NOTE] When ShowMainScreen is false:

• The game starts at the label specified by the Label setting (default: 'Start')

• Players can still access the main menu by ending the game or through the quick menu

• Save/Load functionality remains available through the quick menu

Splash Screen Alternative

If you want something to show before the game but not the full main menu, consider using a splash screen label:

monogatari.settings({
    'ShowMainScreen': false,
    'SplashScreenLabel': '_SplashScreen'
});

monogatari.script({
    '_SplashScreen': [
        'show scene company_logo with fadeIn',
        'wait 3000',
        'show scene black with fadeOut',
        'jump Start'
    ],
    'Start': [
        // Your game begins here
    ]
});

Related

• Game Configuration - All game settings

• Saving - Save and load configuration