Palm OS Products
 
Looney Ball for Palm OS
Current released version: 14th October, 2004
Current release expires: never
Feedback to: Elenitsa Lazarova (
elenitsa@webvisia.com)
Game Info: http://www.webvisia.com/looneyball.php

Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Webvisia LLC
All rights reserved.

 Introduction  

Looney Ball is a colourful game to challenge your mind and reactions. The game is a remix of the classic game Popcorn. The aim is to break all the bricks in order to make your way to the next level.

As you advance in the game, the levels get harder. At some point you may have broken all visible bricks but the game won't progress to the next level. The reason is that there are 'tricky' invisible bricks that still remain to be broken. If you are lucky enough you may catch a bonus that will show you all invisible bricks on this level (if there are any).

Looney Ball Features

 How To Install  

Use an extractor program such as WinZip on the PC to get Looney Ball files. Install the game by double-clicking the .prc file, which opens the Install Tool program.

Use the HotSync button as usual to install the game onto your Palm OS device.

Now run Looney Ball and tap anywhere on the screen to play the game!

If you have any queries about the registration process, get in touch with us at support@webvisia.com If you have any questions (or suggestions - we appreciate those) about the game itself, please get in touch with us at the email address at the top of this page.

 How to Play Snake  

In the main applications screen of your device, tap on the Looney Ball icon. The following picture will appear on the display:

    

In the demo version you can play only the first three levels of the game.

Choose Your starting Level

The game begins with Level 1 and then gradually moves you to the next levels. If you wish to start from a higher level you should go to Menu|Options|Preferences. The following screen will appear:

        

Select the level you wish to start from (if the game is not registered you can choose up to 3rd level). Tap on the OK  button to start the game. If the game is already registered you will be able to choose your level by tapping on the arrows presented in the above picture.

The aim is to break all the bricks in order to make your way to the next level. As you advance in the game, the levels get harder. At some point you may have broken all visible bricks but the game won't progress to the next level. The reason is that there are 'tricky' invisible bricks that still remain to be broken. If you are lucky enough you may catch a bonus that will show you all invisible bricks on this level (if there are any).

         

Special Bonuses:

  • The Extra Play Ball bonus adds a ball and sets it in motion. All of the extra play balls stay until the end of the level.  If there are already four balls in play the ball is added to the balls remaining!

  • The Fireball bonus gives you an 'almighty' ball that breaks any brick on its way in a single touch!

  • There are also: an Enlarge/Shrink Paddle bonus, Speed Up and Slow Down bonuses, Level Wrap and a bunch of other bonuses that you can find listed in the Bonus Legend.

Scoring:

If you manage to break a brick you will get 10 points; at each blow at a brick you will receive 5 points. You will be given some more points depending on the playing level. Additional points are received if you manage to break the hidden bricks as well as the unbreakable balls (this is possible if you manage to get advantage of the Fire-ball. The following screen will appear when you finish the game.

 

Enter your name in the space provided and tap OK to continue.

 Controls  

Use the hardware buttons or the stylus to play the game.

If you want to copy the game Looney Ball from one Palm device to another you have to choose the option Beam to a friend from Menu|Game|Beam to a friend.

 Game Settings  

The game Looney Ball has 30 levels of difficulty. If you want to choose your level of difficulty go to Menu|Options|Preferences.

Additionally you can set up the level of the sound - by moving the slider.

Keys:

Ĺither one of the left buttons moves the paddle to the left of the board and any of the right ones moves it to the right.

 Tips  

You should choose the strategy that best suits your skills and spirit. For Example: 

  1. If you are a beginner you might try to avoid the bonuses that give you extra balls. Thus you will be able to concentrate on a single ball. As you get better you would most probably like to add more balls to the game. Rushing between more balls will render the game even more challenging to you and give you better satisfaction while playing.

  1. For advanced players it might also be a good idea to try and receive a couple of speed-up bonuses (once again the recommended number depends on your skills).

Choosing the 'right' bonus:

You will often encounter the dilemma of choosing between two (or more) bonuses that are well apart from each other. In this case you would naturally get one of them and start right off for the other. However, by the time you get there it will have gone off the screen - bummer! :-) So don't hesitate! Instead, try to  make up your mind quickly, get the bonus and turn your eyes back on the ball(s). Here is a bit of information about how to manage the bonuses:

  1. If you have to choose between a ball and a bonus it is most often better to catch the ball (what is worth a bonus that makes you miss the ball, or even the whole game if it was your last ball?)
  2. The above rule could be broken in two cases:

·      If you have more than one ball currently in play or

·     If it is an "Add Ball" bonus. In this case it will be better to catch the bonus first. If you can't manage to save the ball afterwards you will still have one ball remaining (the bonus one) and if you do manage to reach the bonus AND the ball (good for you!) then you will have an extra ball in play. Attention: if you have only one ball left in play, make sure that the ball is going to reach the zero level after the bonus. Otherwise you won't even have the chance to receive the bonus - all falling bonuses will be cleared with the last ball in play going off the screen.

  1. The "Enlarge Paddle" bonus is better than the "Get Extra Ball" bonus.
  2. Always prefer the "Show Invisible Bricks" bonus except when the other bonus is a "Go to Next Level" one.
  3. Choose "Fire Ball" bonus if the other bonus is not a "Show Invisible Bricks" or a "Go to Next Level" one.
 Scoring  

The good players play for both pleasure and the score, don’t they? In this game you will find a record of the best scores. Score is determined by the amount of apples you eat. For each apple you earn 10 points. Higher and faster play levels award more points. To view scores go to Menu|Game|High Score.

 Registering  

The demo version is completely functional except that you can only play at levels 1st, 2nd and 3rd. After purchasing the game, you will receive a registration key and there will be no restrictions.

Registering Online:

You will receive your registration key online together with the purchase notification email. You can buy Looney Ball at

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 Release Revision History!  
  • v.1.00 Initial version

  • v.1.10 Pen play is enabled

  • v.1.20 – Improvements in the sound for devices with Palm OS 5.0 or higher

 Feedback  

If you have any suggestions about how to improve Looney Ball for Palm OS - or reports of any problems you've had, please contact us!

Looney Ball for Palm OS enquiries/feedback: elenitsa@webvisia.com

Registration problems: support@webvisia.com

Bug reports: bugrep@webvisia.com  

 Software License Agreement  

This is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and Webvisia LLC. Read this agreement very carefully. If you do not wish to accept this agreement, you may not use Looney Ball for Palm OS on a device or software emulator.

  1. Grant Of License
    This License permits you to use Looney Ball for Palm OS on any single computer, provided the software is installed on only one handheld device at any time.

  2. Copyright
    The software is owned by Webvisia LLC and is protected by USA copyright laws, international treaty provisions, and all other applicable national laws. You may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the code and algorithms of the software.

  3. Other Restrictions
    You may not rent or lease the software, but you may transfer your rights under this license agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer all copies of the software and all written materials and the recipient agrees to the terms of this license.

  4. No Warranty
    The software is delivered as is and Webvisia LLC makes no warranty as to its use or performance. Webvisia LLC does not, and cannot warrant the performance or results you may obtain by using the Software or its documentation. Webvisia LLC makes no warranties, express or implied, as to non-infringement of third party rights, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. In no event will Webvisia LLC be liable to you for any consequential, incidental or special damages, or for any claim by any third party.

 

 Legal  

Webvisia LLC takes no responsibility for any adverse effect that this software could cause to your machine or the data on it: backup important data before using Looney Ball for Palm OS. Looney Ball is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble this software.

Webvisia’s and its suppliers’ entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at Webvisia’s option, either (a) return of the price paid, if any, or (b) replacement of the product that does not meet the warranty and which is returned to Webvisia with a copy of your receipt. This warranty is void if failure of the product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement software product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. These remedies are not available without proof of purchase from an authorized source.

Written permission must be obtained before distribution of this game, either in demo form or full form, through any online methods. 

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