Pikobones is a remake for Cult of the Lamb's knucklebones dice mini game.
Rules:
- Core game is basic roll the dice, place it on one of the 3 rows on your board; highest score wins.
- Break your opponent dice when you place the same dice on your side.
- Create combos by placing 2 or 3 same numbers on the same row.
Devlog:
Have the full core game mechanics was the first goal. It was not hard, this sets the code main structures I should respect on later coding, not so funny.
Then I add an actors and control systems, just what is needed to create simple AI strategies I can combine. I used this to create four "AI personalities" to face in the game, that should add some progression around the main game.
One of my first ideas was to include a basic bet system so I can go back to the game in the future and see myself get rich in a virtual space.
Anyways, I discover that the bet system and opponent unlocking feels creates enough challenge - reward to have fun.
Lastly I draw all reaction sprites, which I feel is the cherry and would be my personal motivation to keep playing.
Then the music and menues has been polishing during the whole development and til this day.
I've enjoyed doodling around with pico for a while, i have a couple of nice prototypes but never released anything. this is my first "full featured" pico-8 "mini" game im publishing.
I've code this game during October, hoping to release it on Halloween, but could not finish it on time. So since the deadline just happened, I am continuing working on it whenever i feel like.
I'm still improving some minor stuff, and still want to fix bugs if you found them.
Game is published on https://luistoledo.itch.io/pikobones too, but I would like to share/discuss development details here.
Changelog
v0.5 uploaded to the BBS
v0.6 fix tie, add finish msg, change player name & pvp
v0.7 just ui improvements and ending
Your game looks good, @digitalcth ! I'm all for dice and card games.
Top that with superb background music, animation, turn-based, and addictive gameplay.
You get my gold star and ❤️ Favorited !
I got the same problem above, looks like there's a bug in your draw detection
fun but easy (edit: art was so cool)
i really enjoy this game! very simple, yet complicated at the same time
Thank you all for the comments!
Im glad you like the game, it encourage me to complete & share new games.
I never intent to create an unbeatable AI, not even a super smart one, but to combine individual strategies to create gameplay different styles assigned as opponent personalities. Anyway you guys have fun even if its an easy one ^^
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