Several community-run websites offer free Haxball bot hosting. You don't need to install Node.js or a code editor.
Pros: No coding knowledge required.
Cons: Limited CPU power, may crash on high traffic, less secure.
Once your room is live, you need admin commands. Here are standard ones you should implement: Script Haxball
| Command | Function |
| :--- | :--- |
| !set <setting> <value> | Change score/time limit, stadium, etc. |
| !kick <name> | Remove a disruptive player. |
| !ban <name> | Ban a player's Auth ID (hardware fingerpint). |
| !clearbans | Reset the ban list. |
| !sync | Force the script to re-send all settings. |
| !afk | Mark yourself as away (script will auto-move you). |
It is important to distinguish between Room Scripts and Client-side Hacks. Pros: No coding knowledge required
| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| Room disappears after script stops | Use noPlayer: true and keep Node process alive. |
| room.sendChat not visible | Use room.sendChat(msg, null) for global chat. |
| "Invalid room key" | Generate a new key after hosting a room once. |
| Script crashes on player leave | Check if player exists before accessing properties. |
Debug tip: Add console.log statements and run with node room.js 2>&1 | tee log.txt. It is important to distinguish between Room Scripts
A standalone script entirely dedicated to the volleyball variant. It changes ball physics (higher bounce, slower speed) and displays a giant "DROP BALL" warning.