Snowman Simulator gameplay
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Snowman Simulator

Build and customize snowmen in this winter-themed simulator with progression systems and collectibles.

Roblox Programmer / Full Stack Developer / Game Designer

Hi, I'm Banjo

Creator, owner, and full stack developer with over 7 years of Roblox development experience and a combined 300+ million visits across my games. Proficient in front-end/back-end programming, project management, UI creation, modeling/texturing, building, VFX, sound design, plugin development, and external tooling.

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Snowman Simulator

Snowman Simulator gameplay
Creator, Full Stack Developer Nov 2018 - Present

Build and customize snowmen in this winter-themed simulator with progression systems and collectibles.

Systems I Built

  • Complete snowman building and customization system
  • Progression and rebirth mechanics
  • In-game economy with multiple currencies
  • DataStore-backed player save system
  • Custom UI framework for menus and HUD
  • Seasonal event systems

Technical Highlights

  • Optimized for large player counts
  • Secure server-authoritative transactions
  • Efficient data serialization for saves
Luau Full Stack Simulator DataStores UI/UX
Play on Roblox

Style Stars

Style Stars gameplay
Creator, Full Stack Developer 2023 - Present

Fashion competition game where players style outfits and compete in runway shows.

Systems I Built

  • Avatar customization and outfit system
  • Fashion show voting and scoring mechanics
  • Social features and player interactions
  • Wardrobe and inventory management
  • Competition matchmaking system

Technical Highlights

  • Real-time outfit preview rendering
  • Scalable voting architecture
  • Cross-server leaderboards
Luau Fashion Social UI/UX Avatar Systems
Play on Roblox

Anime Tycoon

Anime Tycoon gameplay
Creator, Full Stack Developer Jul 2018 - Present

Anime-themed tycoon game with base building, character collection, and combat systems.

Systems I Built

  • Tycoon building and upgrade systems
  • Character gacha and collection mechanics
  • Combat system with abilities
  • Quest and achievement systems
  • Trading and economy features

Technical Highlights

  • Modular tycoon architecture
  • Balanced economy design
  • Anti-exploit measures for trading
Luau Tycoon Anime Combat DataStores
Play on Roblox

Pumpkin Carving Simulator

Pumpkin Carving Simulator gameplay
Creator, Full Stack Developer Sep 2018 - Present

Seasonal simulator where players carve and decorate pumpkins with creative tools.

Systems I Built

  • Pumpkin carving and sculpting mechanics
  • Decoration and customization tools
  • Seasonal event content system
  • Player showcase and voting
  • Save and share system for creations

Technical Highlights

  • Custom mesh manipulation system
  • Efficient saving of player creations
  • Seasonal content update pipeline
Luau Simulator Seasonal Creative DataStores
Play on Roblox

Style City Catalog Avatar Creator

Style City gameplay
Creator, Full Stack Developer Nov 2023 - Present

Avatar creation experience using the Roblox catalog with advanced customization features.

Systems I Built

  • Catalog browsing and search system
  • Avatar preview and try-on mechanics
  • Outfit saving and sharing
  • Social features and user profiles
  • Recommendation engine for items

Technical Highlights

  • Integration with Roblox catalog API
  • Real-time avatar rendering
  • Efficient catalog data caching
Luau Avatar Catalog UI/UX Social
Play on Roblox

Contributed Games

Fashion Famous

Fashion Famous VFX work
Particle VFX Artist May 2022 - Jun 2022

Created particle VFX for outfits and fashion show presentations.

Systems I Built

  • Outfit particle effect systems
  • Fashion show visual effects
  • Stage lighting and atmosphere effects
VFX Particles Fashion Contract

Prototypes & Unreleased

Sandcastle Simulator

Sandcastle Simulator
Creator, Full Stack Developer Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

Beach-themed building simulator where players construct and decorate sandcastles.

Systems I Built

  • Sandcastle building mechanics
  • Beach environment systems
  • Decoration and tool systems
  • Player progression
Luau Simulator Creative Building

Duck Dash

Duck Dash
Co-Developer, 2D/3D Artist Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

One of my first Roblox projects. Collaborated as 2D/3D artist and co-developer with two other developers.

Systems I Built

  • 2D and 3D game art assets
  • Core gameplay mechanics
  • UI design and implementation
Luau Art Early Project Team

Studios & Collaborations

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  • Long-term collaboration as developer and artist
  • Contributed to Roblox games and YouTube channel content
  • Worked on multiple game projects and visual content

Side Projects

Roblox Studio Plugins

Roblox Studio Plugins

Custom plugins to streamline development workflows in Roblox Studio.

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External Development Tools

External Development Tools

External tooling for Roblox development including asset pipelines and automation.

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