Dunkbrush

🎨 Dunkbrush: Applied Physics via Illustration

Dunkbrush is a deceptive puzzle game. It looks like a sports title, but it is actually a dynamic fluid/gravity simulation. Hosted on Watch Documentaries Games, the core mechanic involves drawing lines with the mouse/finger that instantly become solid physical objects. The goal is to redirect a stream of falling basketballs into a hoop, requiring quick thinking and an understanding of deflection angles.

This is a "Sandbox Puzzle." There is no single correct solution. You can solve a level with a graceful curve or a chaotic scribble of jagged lines. The game engine calculates friction and restitution (bounciness) in real-time as the ball interacts with your drawings.

🧠 Cognitive Stimulation: Rapid Prototyping

The game creates a feedback loop of trial and error:

• Prediction: You must mentally simulate the ball's path before you draw. "If I draw a line at 45 degrees, the ball will bounce at a reflection angle of 45 degrees."
• Reaction Speed: As levels progress, balls fall faster and hoops move. You must transition from "planning" to "reacting," drawing shielding lines to save a ball that has already missed its target.

🎮 Mechanics: Ink Economy

You cannot draw forever. Limitations exist:

• The Eraser: Old lines disappear over time or can be overwritten. This prevents the screen from becoming cluttered but forces you to constantly refresh your structures.
• Dynamic Hoops: Later levels introduce moving hoops. You must create "funnels"—large catchment areas that guide the ball into the narrow target regardless of its position.

🏆 Strategy: The Funnel Method

1. Controlling Chaos

Don't try to draw a path directly to the hoop. Instead, draw a large "V" shape (a funnel) above the hoop. This catches balls falling from random angles and standardizes their entry vector, ensuring a clean swish every time.

2. The Floor Bounce

Sometimes the direct path is blocked. Use the floor. Draw a ramp that shoots the ball down into the ground, causing it to bounce up into the hoop. Mastering the bounce shot is essential for levels with ceilings.

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