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Players select their blob racer, strategize with boosts, and compete in thrilling races filled with surprises, animations, and celebrations.\n\n## Features\n\n### 🎮 Gameplay\n- **Blob Selection:** Choose your racer with unique names and dynamic stats.\n- **Boost Mechanics:** Strategically use boosts to gain an edge, but beware of overheating!\n- **Race Odds:** Moneyline-style scoring system for risk/reward gameplay.\n- **False Starts:** Randomized false starts add unpredictability to the countdown.\n\n### 🎨 Visuals\n- **Racetrack Background:** Immersive track visuals with added grit and texture.\n- **Animated Blobs:** Unique animations for running, bobbing, and boosting states.\n- **Start Screen Parade:** A lively, seamless blob parade to welcome players.\n\n### 🎵 Audio\n- **Dynamic Music:** Soundtrack changes based on game state for added excitement.\n- **Sound Effects:** Boosts, false starts, and race results come alive with distinct audio cues.\n\n### 🎉 Celebrations\n- **Fireworks:** Celebrate victories with vibrant, animated fireworks.\n- **Enhanced Result Screen:** Winning blobs take center stage with animations and crowns.\n\n### 🛠️ Code Highlights\n- **Helper Functions:** Simplified and reusable code for text alignment, blob rendering, and more.\n- **Logging System:** Improved debugging with a `quick_log` table and toggled logging.\n\n## Getting Started\n\n### Requirements\n- [PICO-8](https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php): The fantasy console required to run the game. *(Except for the web version!)*\n\nThere are three ways to play *Formula Blob*.\n\n1. Play the browser version. **(Does not require PICO-8.)**\n- [Play in Browser](https://geopet.github.io/formula-blob/) \n\n2. Download the cartridge png file and load it into PICO-8:  \n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"images/formula-blob.p8.png\" alt=\"Formula Blob Cart Image\" width=\"410\"\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n3. Download the .p8 file from this repo following these instructions:\n\n### Installation\n1. Download the `formula-blob.p8` cartridge file.\n2. Open PICO-8 and load the cartridge:\n   ```\n   load formula-blob.p8\n   ```\n3. Run the game:\n   ```\n   run\n   ```\n\n## How to Play\n1. **Select Your Blob:** Use the arrow keys to choose your racer and press `Z` to lock in.\n2. **Boost Strategically:** Press `X` to boost during the race, but manage your boost meter to avoid overheating.\n3. **Win the Race:** Cross the finish line first to claim victory and celebrate with fireworks!\n\n## Development\nFormula Blob was developed using the PICO-8 fantasy console, leveraging its unique constraints to create a polished and engaging experience. The game features modular code with helper functions for maintainability and future enhancements. [Read the Dev Blog](https://geopet.github.io/formula-blob/blog) to find out more!\n\n## Changelog\nSee the [changelog](./changelog.md) for a detailed list of updates and improvements.\n\n## License\nThis project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.\n\n---\n\nEnjoy the race and may the best blob win!\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fgeopet%2Fformula-blob","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fgeopet%2Fformula-blob","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fgeopet%2Fformula-blob/lists"}