Pinball Prototype v1.1

The next set of steps in building the game took quite a bit more study, but I have finally added some physics components, and the ball bounces around the screen and off the bumpers and flippers. I've added a splash of color as well as a scoreboard with instructions. I do recognize there is a LOT of work to be done to make this game what I want it to be, and I'm rather excited about the upcoming modifications. In the meantime, please feel free to check out my game and let me know what you think!

Pinball Prototype Screenshot

Pinball Prototype, v1.0

This week I built my first prototype for the pinball game. I am just getting started, so it is very basic, but I have a few elements put on-screen, and the flippers are moving correctly. Next week, I hope to get the ball moving through the screen and add some boundaries and collisions, which will compose the essential frame of the game.

If you would like to see the flippers in-action, here is the link for the current version, best viewed using Google Chrome (D and K operate flippers).

And to watch a quick preview, check out my YouTube video:

Updated Pinball Focus

Pinball Masters is a classic pinball game, updated with features appealing to the modern gamer. The player can earn skill masteries, add items to their inventory, progress between "levels" (tables), and fight bosses/masters. These fights will be carried out by hitting the boss with the pinball, thus deleting their health points. The bosses also have weapons to shoot at the ball, thus deleting the player's health points. Various items acquired throughout the pinball journey may provide shielding for the player or increase the hit points against the boss. Wormholes allow players to jump back and forth between tables already visited, while soundtrack and sound effects fit the theme of each table. Multiballs and extra shots can also be earned, along with temporary stoppers to prevent the ball from exiting gameplay. As in standard pinball, the player will start with three balls, and while temporary losses may be overcome, the player will ultimately try to progress to defeating the final boss and become a Pinball Master before the ball count decreases to zero.

Pinball Focus

Pinball Masters is a classic pinball game, updated with features appealing to the modern gamer. The player can earn skill masteries, add items to their inventory, progress between "levels" (tables), and fight bosses/masters. Wormholes will allow players to jump back and forth between tables already visited, while soundtrack and sound effects will fit the theme of each table. Multiballs and extra shots can be earned, as well as temporary stoppers to prevent the ball from exiting gameplay. As in standard pinball, a player will start with three balls, and while temporary losses may be overcome, the player will ultimately try to progress to defeating the final master before the ball count decreases to zero.