The Baltic League
A 2023 js13kGames entry by André Jaenisch — under 13KB of pure craft.
This game is reviewed here and played at its source.
Hosted by js13kGames
About The Baltic League
It's a play on The Hanseatic League which grew in that time period. You can also study my journal which I keep along the development you can export the `NODE_ENV=development` environment variable to have a dev build which is easier to debug. Note: we encourage you to add the below to your existing `README.md` on your GitHub project.
The Baltic League was submitted to the js13kGames 2023 competition by André Jaenisch. 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. I urge you to read about the Give up GitHub campaign from the Software Freedom Conservancy to understand some of the reasons why GitHub is not a good place to host FOSS projects.
How to Play
The Baltic League 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 2023
- ▸ Author: André Jaenisch
- ▸ Competition-recognised entry
The Baltic League — Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Baltic League free to play?
Yes. The Baltic League 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 The Baltic League?
You can play The Baltic League on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.
What kind of game is The Baltic League?
The Baltic League is a arcade game. A 2023 js13kGames entry by André Jaenisch — under 13KB of pure craft.
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Released
- 2023
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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