Level 1 (Clear 25 red pegs from 85 total, with only 9 balls - Pro target 425k)
The first layout is what I call a 'bagatelle' level, comprised entirely of round pegs. These are irregularly scattered across the screen. There is a line the follows the approximate line of the slope, with most of the pegs concentrated to the right of it.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 537,090
- I was helped by catching both balls of a Split Ball midway through for a big score boost. Otherwise it seemed fairly straightforward.
Level 2 (Clear 30 red pegs from 108 total - Pro target 500k)
The second layout follows the lines of the picture. There is a semi-circle around the front of the snowball, lots of lines like arrows, that trace the curves of the leading trails of snow. There are some curves following the lines of the hillside, and some single pegs on the mountain on the left.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 588,340
- It was touch and go towards the end, as I tried to accumulate enough points with the final ball before I could take the final red peg. In the end I had to take it and hope to avoid the 10k bucket. I got the 100k bucket so there was no problem there.
Level 3 (Clear 25 red pegs from 112 total, with only 9 balls - Pro target 425k)
The third layout shows eight snowflakes made up up round and diamond-shaped pegs.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 161,430
- The red pegs were not favourably placed and I struggled for early bonuses. This may well need a laser ball, but I'm not giving up yet.
Attempt #2 - No power ups. Score: 150,520
- No closer. Eight red pegs left and nowhere near the pro target. I'll give it one more go, although I'm probably wasting my time.
Attempt #3 - No power ups. Score: 244,120
- Only four red pegs left that time. I was a lot closer, but still a long way away. I'll use a laser ball.
Attempt #4 - Laser Ball. Score: 1,010,310
- I picked up a Triple Score Bucket bonus with the laser ball, and caught it after a perfect rim bounce for an enormous bonus. It was in the bag already at that point, so it was just a matter of seeing how many pegs I could take out. I only missed a total clearance by two or three pegs, and just crept over the million point mark.
Level 4 (Clear 30 red pegs from 97 total - Pro target 425k)
The fourth layout features three large circles, that appear to follow the course of the snowball. Where it is now, where it's just been and where it's going. The circle in the top corner is only half visible. There are also a number of straight lines running parallel to the direction of travel of the avalanche, and some round pegs between them.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 257,590
- Another potentially tricky one with no obvious routes through to the bucket for early catches.
Attempt #2 - No power ups. Score: 195,030
- I think I took one catch this time. All the balls seem to get funnelled into the centre where catches are the least likely. I'll add a laser ball.
Attempt #3 - Laser Ball. Score: 809,860
- I got luckier with the catches, but then with a lot of the pegs out of the way with the laser ball, the chances of a lucky catch are that much higher.
Level 5 (Clear 30 red pegs from 121 total - Pro target 425k)
The fifth layout is a front view of the chalet. It shows the rectangular outline, the roof and chimney, a central front door, but no windows. There are round pegs scattered over it, and diamond-shaped pegs acting as icicles hanging from the eaves.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 410,240
- The score was coming along, but I still had about half a dozen red pegs left.
Attempt #2 - No power ups. Score: 578,850
- A bit of careful catching in the endgame got me over the line that time. A few lucky catches helped of course.
Level 6 (Clear 40 red pegs from 108 total, with only 9 balls - Pro target 750k)
The same layout as level 2, but with 10 more red pegs, one less ball, and 250k on the pro target.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 520,110
- I had five red pegs left at the end, and over 200k short of the pro target. I'll add a laser ball.
Attempt #2 - Laser Ball. Score: 795,060
- I picked up the yellow peg with the first ball, and then did OK with the laser ball. I had to stretch the game to nearly a total clearance to reach the pro target, but I managed it OK.
Level 7 (Clear 40 red pegs from 112 total, with only 7 balls - Pro target 500k)
The same layout as level 3, but with 15 more red pegs, two fewer balls, and 75k on the pro target.
Attempt #1 - Laser Ball. Score: 530,140
- I should have had that one really. I needed to get rid of a blue peg before I could reliably take a catch off one of the last two red pegs, which I needed to do as I was down to my last ball. But rather than just taking it out, I was waiting for it to turn purple, and playing catches off the purple peg until it did. Needless to say, I eventually missed one and that was it.
Attempt #2 - Laser Ball. Score: 462,470
- Lots of red pegs left that time. My mouse pointer kept moving just as I took my shots making me miss a load of catches.
Attempt #3 - Laser Ball. Score: 772,250
- A bit easier that time. I could get the yellow peg first time, did well with the laser ball, and picked them off from there.
Level 8 (Score 500k with 40 red pegs and 57 blue - Pro target 700k)
The same layout as level 4, but with 10 more red pegs, 275k on the pro target, and just a score to go for.
Attempt #1 - Laser Ball. Score: 448,400
- I had five pegs left at the end, but the catches weren't difficult and I should have at least cleared them all, even if I then couldn't reach the pro target.
Attempt #2 - Laser Ball. Score: 453,380
- A similar score, but only a 78% clearance. I clearly got better bonuses, but worse catches.
Attempt #3 - Laser Ball. Score: 334,650
- Some poor catching let me down there. I'll add a Big Bounce.
Attempt #4 - Laser Ball & Big Bounce. Score: 931,670
- I daresay the two power ups helped. I took a total clearance to easily pass the pro target.
Level 9 (Clear ALL pegs - 30 red and 55 blue, with only 8 balls - Pro target 550k)
The same layout as level 1, but with 5 more red pegs, one less ball, 125k on the pro target, and a total clearance now needed.
Attempt #1 - Laser Ball. Score: 590,010
- I kept the last few balls going for ages to get through the last twenty or so pegs, then tried to take out the last two pegs together with the last ball, and messed it up. Annoying!
Attempt #2 - Laser Ball. Score: 528,620
- Three pegs left that time. Another one I should have finished.
Attempt #3 - Laser Ball. Score: 640,700
- Got it at the third attempt, after being close twice. The only difference really, was that I managed to keep the catches going all the way to the end.
Level 10 (Clear 45 red pegs from 121 total, with only 7 balls - Pro target 650k)
The same layout as level 5, but with 15 more red pegs, three fewer balls, and 225k on the pro target.
Attempt #1 - Laser Ball. Score: 489,270
- It was a brave effort, but the yellow peg was buried right down in the middle of the door, so it took most of my balls just to get to it. I did my best to recover afterwards, but there was just too much left to do with only two balls.
Attempt #2 - Laser Ball. Score: 452,730
- A worse attempt, despite the yellow peg being easier to get to. The pegs I got left with after the laser ball were more awkward.
Attempt #3 - Laser Ball. Score: 486,450
- Another very similar score, and the yellow peg was right on top this time. I'll try adding a Big Bounce, although I suspect it might just get trapped.
Attempt #4 - Laser Ball & Big Bounce. Score: 723,260
- The yellow peg was nicely on top. I took out the green peg with the laser ball, which wasn't ideal. But it scored OK and didn't get trapped too badly. A few decent bonuses scattered about put me in with a chance. Some good catches towards the end and a final 100k bonus bucket got me over the line.
SUMMARY
Level | Reds | Pegs | Target | Balls | Clock | Pro | Attempts | Record | Average | Video |
1 | 25 | 85 | Reds | 9 | - | 425k | 1 | 537,090 | 537,090 | |
2 | 30 | 108 | Reds | 10 | - | 500k | 1 | 588,340 | 588,340 | |
3 | 25 | 112 | Reds | 9 | - | 425k | 4 | 1,010,310 | 391,595 | |
4 | 30 | 97 | Reds | 10 | - | 425k | 3 | 809,860 | 420,826 | |
5 | 30 | 121 | Reds | 10 | - | 425k | 2 | 578,850 | 494,545 | |
6 | 40 | 108 | Reds | 9 | - | 750k | 2 | 795,060 | 657,585 | |
7 | 40 | 112 | Reds | 7 | - | 500k | 3 | 772,250 | 588,286 | |
8 | 40 | 97 | 500k | 10 | - | 700k | 4 | 931,670 | 542,025 | |
9 | 30 | 85 | All | 8 | - | 550k | 3 | 640,700 | 586,443 | |
10 | 45 | 121 | Reds | 7 | - | 650k | 4 | 723,260 | 537,927 |
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