Bonkers by mechanicallife

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made by mechanicallife for Ludum Dare 58 (JAM)

note: This game is an online game, progress, usernames, notebook stickers and your team setups are stored on server. please be respectful when choosing names etc, thanks!

General Walk through

Bonkers, The latest, hottest collectibles in the schoolyard. Everyone want to collect and battle with the Bonkers! Flick your Bonkers to knock your enemy's Bonkers out of bounds.

Step 1: Write your name on your brand new notebook, and don't forget to add some sick sticker to it as well! notebook.png Step 2: Use the vending machine to get Bonkers! vending.png bonker.png Step 3: You'll then be assigned a other player to fight asynchronously, place your bonkers from your box onto the field. (If you have more than 10 bonkers in your box your might be forced to throw some in the bin) Screenshot 2025-10-07 011240.png Step 4: fight against your adversary! Screenshot 2025-10-07 000736.png if you win, great, if you lose you lose a life. you only have 3 lives and when you run out you have to restart!

There's 82 different Bonker types and rarity combinations, your can look at your collection in your notebook! The higher rarity Bonkers are generally more powerful.

Controls

  • Left mouse button to grab end flick Bonkers! only Bonkers that stand can be flicked!
  • right mouse button to inspect a Bonker stats and abilities!

Note* A last minute bug made the life counter on your notebook not show how many lives your have left :/ we might upload a fixed version if we have time.

Ratings

Overall 29th 4.222⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Fun 76th 3.944⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 66th 3.944⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Theme 56th 4.289⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 28th 4.579⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Audio 183th 3.667⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Humor 108th 3.833⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Mood 144th 3.974⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Given 11🗳️ 18🗨️

Feedback

TRSTHSTRS
Oct 08th · 17:28 UTC
Playing this unlocked a childhood memory i didnt know i had. i had so many gogos(?) when i was a kid but one day they got stolen. so happy there's bonkers now! collected 27, and my double rare lama, willy, bun and epic alien combo was insane. :smirk_cat: liked the visuals, gameplay was really smooth and fun. well done!
GonulGaye
Oct 09th · 18:51 UTC
It's a really good game. I loved it!
stefaink
Oct 09th · 18:58 UTC
Great work!
GARYglhf
Oct 09th · 19:02 UTC
A beautiful and exciting game. I enjoyed playing it.
6Knowledge
Oct 09th · 19:02 UTC
Now counting two online games this jam, last time around didn't even get one so props for that. A simple game that really relies on the graphics and atmosphere, and those are done well. Maybe not my cup of tea, but can't deny the art is good.
Rémy Lopez
Oct 09th · 21:58 UTC
What a mood !
Too bad that it lack some music !
The concept would fit a great mobile game !
FreedomV
Oct 09th · 23:59 UTC
Loved the game! The SFX were really satisfying to listen to, and the gameplay was fun. The notecards explaining the game rules by the board were difficult to read, and the health bars around the player and enemy made it hard to tell them apart sometimes when they were all grouped. I loved the art of the game. Overall, the game had great aesthetics and atmosphere.
BlushingCrow
Oct 10th · 10:54 UTC
Stickers and 3D models are AMAZING for a jam game, great use of the theme. I love this stuff!
SergS Workshop
Oct 10th · 11:31 UTC
The UI is really impressive! The overall visual style is great too. With a few more sound effects and a background soundtrack, the game would really shine!
slay a stone
Oct 12th · 08:25 UTC
I also really liked the UI design, fun cute little game :)
MaiMai
Oct 13th · 01:14 UTC
I love the tangible feel of the game. The async multiplayer element is really nice too, good work with that!
D3kryption
Oct 15th · 07:06 UTC
I love the artwork. Fantastic job! :D
Diralf
Oct 15th · 15:08 UTC
A very cute game that sets the tone, beautiful visuals and funny gameplay. At the start, I didn’t immediately understand why I couldn’t start the battle until I had collected enough bonkers. I liked the tutorial presented as little paper notes with hints. Great game!