BALLOON SMACKER

Made for the Making Games Accessible Game Jam

Are you ready to play Balloon Smacker?

Your balloon falls from the top of the screen. Do not smack it too early! If you smack your balloon before it reaches the halfway point, it will pop and the game will end.

The cue sound you choose (from 3 available sounds) will play when your balloon reaches the halfway point. This is your signal that it is safe to smack.

Each time you smack your balloon, air is released, causing it to fall faster. The longer you wait after the cue sound before smacking, the more points you will earn. However, don't wait too long! If your balloon reaches the bottom of the screen, it will pop and the game will end.

Setup

Player One

Press any key (except Space) to choose your smack button.

Press the same button again to cycle through the available balloon colours and cue sounds. When you hear the cue sound you like, leave it selected.

Press Space to start a single-player game.

Two-Player Mode

For a two-player game, Player Two should press a different key to choose their smack button.

Press the same button again to cycle through the available balloon colours and cue sounds. When both players are ready, press Space to begin.

Mode

You will then choose whether to play in darkness

Use the left and right arrow keys to select whether the balloons are visible or hidden.

Press Space to begin the game.

Scoring

Your score and high score will be revealed when your balloon and your opponent's balloon have popped.

Good luck, and don't pop your balloon!

CONTROLS

Any Key (except Space) - Smack button

Space - Confirm options / Start game

Hold Space + Left Arrow Key - Quit

Hold Space + Right Arrow Key - Restart

HELP

• Left click the screen to enable keyboard input and launch fullscreen mode.
• You must select a smack button before you can press Space.
• This game does not support screen readers and is designed to be played using audio cues.

CREDITS

Sounds from Freesound.org

Images from Pixabay