PopBall
A 2019 js13kGames entry by Alba — under 13KB of pure craft.
This game is reviewed here and played at its source.
Hosted by js13kGames
About PopBall
My submission for the JS13kGames competition This is a very simple game. Your main goal is to hit the balls as fast as you can. If you miss a ball, another ball comes back to the game.
PopBall was submitted to the js13kGames 2019 competition by Alba. It earned competition recognition. Like every js13k entry, the entire game — code, art, and audio — fits in 13 kilobytes, a constraint that rewards focused, clever design over bulk. And if there are 20 ball on the screen, you lose.
How to Play
PopBall uses standard browser-game controls (keyboard, mouse, or touch). Open the game via the source link below to see the in-game instructions, as controls vary per entry.
As a js13k entry, expect a focused experience built around one core mechanic. Read the title screen for the specific objective and any special inputs.
Key Features
- ▸ Built in under 13 kilobytes (code, art, audio)
- ▸ Submitted to js13kGames 2019
- ▸ Author: Alba
- ▸ Competition-recognised entry
PopBall — Frequently Asked Questions
Is PopBall free to play?
Yes. PopBall is a free browser game — no download or installation required. Click the play link to open it at the source site.
Where can I play PopBall?
You can play PopBall on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.
What kind of game is PopBall?
PopBall is a arcade game. A 2019 js13kGames entry by Alba — under 13KB of pure craft.
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- source-available
- Released
- 2019
ArcadeBloom is a directory. We review and link; we do not host this game. All rights belong to its author. Visit the official site to play.
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