Overview

Plinko is a mini-game prototype developed in Unity. It is inspired by classic Plinko-style mini-games: the player launches a limited number of balls from a top box and observes their trajectory as they bounce through a grid of obstacles.

Each column at the bottom of the board corresponds to a specific score value. The objective is to optimize each launch in order to achieve the highest possible score.

This is a complete and functional mini-game designed as a polished prototype rather than a fully commercial product.

Gameplay

• Launch balls from an interactive area at the top of the screen

• Dynamic rebounds powered by Unity’s physics engine

• Points awarded depending on the landing column

• Real-time score display

The gameplay focuses on observation, anticipation of trajectories, and controlled randomness through physics-based interactions.

Development and Technical Skills

This project was fully developed independently in Unity, from concept to final build and publication.

Physics Engine

• Use of Rigidbody and Colliders

• Configuration of physics materials to control bounce behavior

• Adjustment of gravity and object interactions

User Interface

• Structured Canvas implementation

• Use of TextMeshPro for dynamic text rendering

• Score system implementation

• Navigation buttons and menu system

C# Programming

• Score management system

• Ball count management

• Score zone detection

• Launch logic implementation

• Clear separation of responsibilities across scripts

• Properly exposed variables in the Inspector

The codebase was structured to maintain clarity, readability, and consistent separation of concerns.

Post-Processing and Visual Direction

• Implementation of post-processing effects

• Work on lighting and contrast

• Visual atmosphere inspired by a luminous arcade aesthetic

The goal was to deliver a visually coherent and polished presentation while maintaining strong readability of interactive elements.

Learning Objectives

This mini-game was created to consolidate and demonstrate skills in:

• Gameplay programming

• Unity integration

• User interface design

• Project organization

• Creating a clean and publish-ready build

This project was developed entirely independently as part of my game development training, demonstrating my ability to design, develop, and finalize a complete project autonomously.