Circadia (Playdate demo)
A downloadable game
Circadia. A one button clock runner for Playdate
A minimalist time based arcade loop: a ball races round a clock rim, you tap Ⓐ to land inside a shrinking white arc. Miss once, game over. Fill the centre dial to enter Golden Hour, a spinning prize wheel for bonuses.
Entry to Uncrank'd Pre-Summer Game Jam 2025. Theme: GOLDEN HOUR
How to Play
1. Watch the ball. Wait for the arc
2. Press Ⓐ while the ball sits inside the arc.
3. Hits earn more points if closer to center.
4. Dial full = Golden Hour. Tap Ⓐ to stop the wheel and grab a reward.
5. One miss ends the run.
Controls
- Ⓐ Hit / confirm menus
- Ⓑ Pause / back
- D‑Pad Menu navigation
- Crank. Not used in jam version.
Built in C.
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Install instructions
Install instructions
- Log in to your Playdate Account at play.date.
- Go to your Account page.
- Go to the Sideload page.
- Drag or select the .pdx game file (or zipped .pdx) to upload it.
There are also other ways to install games onto your playdate. You can find more instructions in the Official Sideloading Guide.
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