Splash | Kevin Lewis

Status Playable

Published one-button basketball arcade game hosted as an interactive web project.

Build Type Solo

CMPM 170 one-button game prompt built around shot timing and aim control.

Library Crisp Game Lib

JavaScript arcade game framework used for compact browser-based gameplay.

Splash Gameplay

Project Overview

Concept: Splash is a one-button basketball shooting game where the player holds input to aim a shot, releases to launch the ball, and tries to score through the rim.

Prompt: The game was created for a CMPM 170 one-button game prompt, focusing on simple input that still gives the player control over timing and direction.

Role: I coded and designed the entire game, including the shooting mechanic, scoring logic, animations, sound feedback, and overall gameplay loop.

Gameplay Loop

Core loopHow the idle animation, shot, scoring, and basket variation fit together.
System	Details
Idle Animation	Before each shot, the player sprite slowly dribbles up to take the shot The animation uses multiple sprites that switch after timed intervals Boolean checks control when the player is preparing, shooting, or moving away The same animation logic is used after the shot when the player runs off screen
Shooting	The player clicks and holds to begin aiming An arrow appears to show the shot angle Releasing the input launches the ball at the selected angle The mechanic keeps the game simple while still giving the player meaningful control
Scoring	If the ball hits the gold rim from the top, the player scores A shot is worth 1 point if the ball hits the backboard A clean rim shot without hitting the backboard is worth 3 points A firework animation and different sound effect play for a 3-point shot
Basket Variation	The basket height changes within a set randomized range This creates shot variation between attempts The game stays readable while still slightly changing the target The randomized hoop position keeps the loop from feeling identical every shot

What Worked Well

Production notesWhat made the game feel good to play.
Aspect	Detail
Animation	The simple running and dribbling animations looked good and helped give the game a more complete arcade basketball feel.
Shot Release	The ball release mechanic functioned well because the player could clearly understand the relationship between the aim arrow and the launched shot.
Readability	The game is easy to understand and has a retro basketball vibe that fits well with the limited visual style of Crisp Game Lib.

Potential Improvements

Future improvementsWhere physics, scaling, visuals, and feedback could grow.
Area	Ideas
Physics	The physics are not perfect The ball does not always bounce realistically Future versions could improve rim, backboard, and ball collision behavior A more consistent bounce model would make the scoring feel cleaner
Difficulty Scaling	The game does not significantly scale in difficulty over time The main variation comes from randomized basket height Future versions could increase shot pressure as the score rises Additional scaling could include faster aiming, wind, or moving basket behavior
Color Limits	Crisp Game Lib has a limited color scheme This made it difficult to use a realistic basketball color like orange Future versions could use a custom renderer or different art approach The current style still works as a retro arcade presentation
Expanded Feedback	Add more scoring effects for made shots Create stronger miss feedback Add more variation between 1-point and 3-point shots Use extra visual polish to make high scores feel more rewarding

Technical Focus

JavaScriptCrisp Game LibVisual Studio CodeOne-Button DesignBasketball SimulationTiming MechanicsProjectile MotionSprite AnimationArcade ScoringRetro Game Feel

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