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[4/1/2024] -Pi4/5 Support Incoming -Major League SkeeBall -- SkeeBall Controller
nipsmg:
--- Quote from: mflis on January 31, 2018, 01:25:52 pm ---I have a model H and there is always the concern about it crapping out which has made me think about a project just like this - and even more glad that someone has undertaken it. Any thought about output as well - IE like "Ring of Fire" (like the whack a mole) where the actual hole lights up (via a led strip or some such)?
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Yes, that's definitely on the horizon.
My goals are basically:
- Get machine refurbished and initial software done.
- Play test/get feedback on software.
- Add LED and LED controller.
- Update software / SDK to support LED output.
nipsmg:
New game added: RISKEE
Gameplay Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssnRh9_296I&feature=youtu.be
Screenshot:
This is a riff off "Skeel of 40s" from FreeSkee.
There is a "Bonus Chooser" to the right of the scoring area that starts off with the following bonuses:
* 2 Balls
* 4 Balls
* 6 Balls
* 8 Balls
* Clear Bombs
* 250 Points
* 500 Points
* 750 Points
* 1k Points
Scoring works as standard scoring with the following additions:
If you hit any hole other than 40, your score increases by that amount, and one of the open bonuses is replaced with a bomb.
If you hit 40, the bonus chooser spins. You are either awarded a bonus, or hit "Clear Bombs" or hit a bomb.
Clear Bombs will remove any of the bombs in the bonus chooser.
A bomb will force the bomb defuser to pop up. It will count down from 5.
If you hit a 100 pocket before time is up, the bomb will defuse. If you hit any other pocket or time runs out, the bomb goes off and you lose all your points.
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Updated top post to reflect new games.
nipsmg:
I REALLY need to break through my procrastination and implement the high-score system... I just am wavering on exactly how to do it.
The software relies on the there being the following buttons on the machine:
Up, Down, Left, Right, Select, Back, Info
I'm thinking after a game if you have an eligible high score it'll pop up an instructions-styled window that says "enter high score" and will just have the 3 available letters, classic arcade style.
I was toying with allowing up to 8 characters, but having to scroll up and down through them with button pressed for that many letters could be a pain in the ass.
Opinions?
mflis:
I vote for 3 letters
jimdeprado:
Very cool project! Looking forward to following this.
I also vote for 3 letters.
Jim