imclab/ludum-dare-24

Quill18's Game for Ludum Dare #24

PINBOLOGY

It is ancient Earth, and in a pond filled with primordial ooze things have just come to life...

PINBOLOGY attempts to faithfully mimic the components, mechanics, and physics of old electro-mechanical pinball machines while incorporating zones, combos, and special actions themed around evolution.

This game was made entirely before a livestream audience of 200-500 people. While I created all the art and program code myself, they provided invaluable moral support and inspiration, and I want to thank everyone who watched. I can't wait for LD #25!!!

INSTRUCTIONS (See in-game help for more information)

Flippers: Left/Right Arrows or CTRL Plunger: Down Arrow or Space Tilt: Up Arrow, Shift, or X (Careful, tilt too much and you'll lose a life!)

SPECIALS/COMBOS

Extinction Event: Turn on the three lights at the top of the table to enable a mega-bonus in the gutter lanes.

Mutagenic Compound: Careful, hitting the purple drop target will activating the spinning disc!

Geographical Isolation: Climb the ramp to enter an area loaded with bonus points!

Breeding Ground: Exiting Geographical Isolation opens the gate to the Breeding Ground ball lock.

Survival of the Fittest: Lock three balls in the Breeding Ground to initiate a MULTI-BALL! (Each ball with have a color that diverges from the parent. The last ball standing locks in its color and becomes your new species!)

DNA: Hit the three DNA drop targets to cause a double-helix to appear on the board. Collect it for a huge bonus!