// ----- reset full game ----- function resetGame() score = 0; shots = 0; gameOver = false; pegs = buildPegs(); popParticles = []; updateUI(); // reset ball to launcher (inactive) ball.active = false; ball.x = aimX; // position at launcher ball.y = GROUND_Y - 20; ball.vx = 0; ball.vy = 0; // make sure aimX is within canvas edges aimX = Math.min(W - 20, Math.max(20, aimX)); document.getElementById('statusMsg').innerHTML = "🎯 AIM → CLICK"; document.getElementById('statusMsg').style.color = "#ffefc0";
// collisions with pegs (iterate & bounce) let hitOccurred = true; let iter = 0; while (hitOccurred && iter < 5) // multiple iterations to resolve multi collisions hitOccurred = false; for (let i = 0; i < pegs.length; i++) if (pegs[i].active) if (handlePegCollision(pegs[i])) hitOccurred = true; break; // restart loop after peg removal & pos change peggle game
Free Ball Bucket at the bottom. Reaching score milestones (e.g., 25,000 points in one shot). A "coin flip" chance if you hit zero pegs in a shot. Wikipedia +1 Beginner Strategy & Tactics Top-Down Priority: Aim for higher orange pegs first; the ball might hit lower ones on its way down. Conservation: Don't waste multiple balls trying to clear a single blue peg unless it's blocking a critical orange one. The "Slide Shot": Aim to have the ball slide along a row of pegs rather than just bouncing off them for massive point bonuses. Zen Aiming: Take your time. In some versions, like Peggle Deluxe , you can use the mouse scroll wheel for fine-tuned aiming. Top Peggle Masters (Characters) Each character has a unique "Magic Power" activated by green pegs. Experts often rank them based on utility: Steam Community Renfield (Spooky Ball): The ball reappears at the top after falling out the bottom. Warren (Lucky Spin): Triggers a wheel that can grant a Triple Score, Magic Hat, or another master's power. Claude (Flippers): Adds pinball-style flippers to the bottom of the screen to keep the ball in play. Jimmy Lightning (Multiball): Spawns a second ball for double the chaos. Master Hu (Zen Ball): An upgrade over the "Super Guide" that automatically adjusts your shot for the best outcome. Steam Community +2 Cheat Codes (PC Version) Type these during gameplay for fun effects: kathy // ----- reset full game ----- function resetGame()
// tentative move ball.x += ball.vx; ball.y += ball.vy; Wikipedia +1 Beginner Strategy & Tactics Top-Down Priority:
He restarted the level. The board reset.
// ----- SCORE & SHOTS ----- let score = 0; let shots = 0; let gameOver = false;
If he hit that peg, the ball would split its trajectory. It would bounce left, right, then get caught in a "bucket" that moved back and forth at the bottom—a free ball dispenser.