Level 1 (Clear 30 red pegs from 95 total - Pro target 475k)
The first layout features four long curves following the trunks of the trees in the foreground, plus three shorter ones in the background. Also four more roughly horizontal curves marking the uneven ground. A few round pegs mark the foliage.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 511,090
- Just one red peg left. I didn't get very lucky with early catches, but still came very close.
Attempt #2 - No power ups. Score: 498,630
- Very similar to the previous try. I struggled for early catches then nearly had it at the end, falling just one red peg short.
Attempt #3 - No power ups. Score: 589,250
- I got it that time, and with balls to spare. At least, I could have finished with balls to spare, but played on for more points and practice until I got down to my last ball.
Level 2 (Clear 25 red pegs from 79 total - Pro target 425k)
The second layout features only single round pegs, arranged in rings like those found in cross-sections of trees.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 639,440
- These layouts with round pegs everywhere can be very hard to predict, but this one doesn't have too many pegs, so it didn't work out too bad. I took a total clearance for well over the pro target.
Level 3 (Clear 30 red pegs from 94 total - Pro target 450k)
The third layout has two large trees in the foreground, each only partially visible. Also there are three small trees between them.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 258,530
- I thought I could pick off the diamond-shaped pegs one by one, but most of them are tilted back slightly which makes the angles much harder to judge.
Attempt #2 - No power ups. Score: 415,660
- A better effort, but still a way to go. Worth another try.
Attempt #3 - No power ups. Score: 235,370
- Not so good that time. I suspect I'll need a laser ball here, but I'll give it one more try first.
Attempt #4 - No power ups. Score: 407,060
- Lots of red pegs left again. I'll add a laser ball.
Attempt #5 - Laser Ball. Score: 407,380
- A much better attempt with the laser ball, and I should have had it really, but I got a bit carried away with taking catches off the purple pegs.
Attempt #6 - Laser Ball. Score: 751,730
- I would have like a total clearance, but I had to be satisfied with 95%. The catches overall worked a bit better this time.
Level 4 (Clear 25 red pegs from 112 total - Pro target 425k)
The fourth layout is made entirely of diamond-shaped pegs. It features seven V-shapes along the bottom, and a rough fan of pegs above them. It looks a bit like a canopy of tree branches.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 288,850
- Some pretty rubbish catching and not much luck put paid to me there.
Attempt #2 - No power ups. Score: 155,060
- Much the same as before. No luck and rubbish catching.
Attempt #3 - No power ups. Score: 290,900
- My luck was better that time, but my catching is still diabolical. I can do much better than this!
Attempt #4 - No power ups. Score: 726,790
- My catching was better that time, but still not great. I caught myself pushing for an unnecessary total clearance at the end, despite being on my last ball, so I made myself stop.
Level 5 (Clear 25 red pegs from 96 total - Pro target 450k)
The fifth layout features a large tree on the left, although it looks more like a feather, and a much smaller house on the right. Above the house, and in a line down the far left, are regularly spaced round pegs.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 481,740
- I took on a purple peg at the end which I really shouldn't have. I think I only did it because I'd run out of ideas to get the last three red pegs, though. So I think a finish was unlikely anyway.
Attempt #2 - No power ups. Score: 407,950
- Three red pegs left again. It's a tricky arrangement to negotiate.
Attempt #3 - No power ups. Score: 229,130
- A worse attempt. Six red pegs left and a long way from the pro target. One more try before I add a laser ball.
Attempt #4 - No power ups. Score: 260,690
- About three red pegs left again, and nowhere near the pro target. I'll add a laser ball or I could be here for hours.
Attempt #5 - Laser Ball. Score: 588,540
- The yellow peg was really awkward to get to, and I lost a lot of balls for not many points trying to activate the laser ball. When I did get to use the laser ball, though, I cleared most of what was left for a big chunk of points and the rest was easy.
Level 6 (Clear 40 red pegs from 94 total, with only 9 balls - Pro target 650k)
The same layout as level 3, but with 10 more red pegs, one less ball, and 200k on the pro target.
Attempt #1 - Laser Ball. Score: 610,300
- Oh, what an idiot! I had that one all done, but took the final red peg off the side wall because it was an obvious and easy shot, but hit the blue peg next to it by mistake. Ridiculously clumsy.
Attempt #2 - Laser Ball. Score: 475,480
- I didn't do nearly so well with catches this time, and I was well short of balls.
Attempt #3 - Laser Ball. Score: 473,130
- Just one red peg left, but I was struggling for points. I was taking some chances at the end to try and earn some bonuses, but it didn't work out.
Attempt #4 - Laser Ball. Score: 708,870
- After four attempts, I was just happy to get it finished, so I didn't try for an ambitious finish on the final peg, I just took it directly and settled for a low-scoring finish as the pro score was already in the bag.
Level 7 (Clear ALL pegs - 25 red and 54 blue, with only 9 balls - Pro target 550k)
The same layout as level 2, but with one less ball, 125k on the pro target, and a total clearance now needed.
Attempt #1 - No power ups. Score: 697,780
- I found level 2 quite easy, and I got a total clearance then, so I tried this one without power ups and it wasn't much harder.
Level 8 (Clear ALL pegs - 30 red and 65 blue - Pro target 750k)
The same layout as level 1, but with 275k on the pro target, and a total clearance now needed.
Attempt #1 - Laser Ball. Score: 892,450
- This one wasn't too hard with a laser ball. I had to keep the last ball going for a few shots but I managed it.
Level 9 (Score 525k with 35 red pegs and 61 blue, with only 8 balls - Pro target 700k)
The same layout as level 5, but with 10 more red pegs, two fewer balls, 250k on the pro target, and just a score to go for.
Attempt #1 - Laser Ball. Score: 477,240
- I couldn't get to the yellow peg quickly enough. Points can be quite hard to come by on this level, so I've got my work cut out.
Attempt #2 - Laser Ball. Score: 675,720
- I just needed another 25k to reach the pro target. Annoyingly, if I'd just taken that last purple peg off the wall I'd have just made it. Instead I went for a catch on the opposite side and it went right into the corner.
Attempt #3 - Laser Ball. Score: 623,430
- Another close one, but catches can become quite difficult when the only pegs left are ones from the roughly horizontal curves.
Attempt #4 - Laser Ball. Score: 361,700
- The yellow peg was right down in the bottom left, so I had practically no chance of getting to it quickly. When I did get it, I scored very little from the laser ball.
Attempt #5 - Laser Ball. Score: 869,040
- The yellow peg was easier to get to, and went with the second ball. I did well with the laser ball, and picked up some other useful bonuses after that. I got to the pro target with several balls in hand. I cleared the last red peg accidentally, but I was on my last ball anyway so it didn't matter.
Level 10 (Clear ALL pegs - 30 red and 82 blue, with only 9 balls - Pro target 600k)
The same layout as level 4, but with 5 more red pegs, one fewer ball, 175k on the pro target, and a total clearance now needed.
Attempt #1 - Laser Ball. Score: 828,720
- The diamond-shaped pegs are generally quite easy to predict as to where the ball will end up. So I didn't have too many problems getting the total clearance needed.
SUMMARY
Level | Reds | Pegs | Target | Balls | Clock | Pro | Attempts | Record | Average | Video |
1 | 30 | 95 | Reds | 10 | - | 475k | 3 | 589,250 | 532,990 | |
2 | 25 | 79 | Reds | 10 | - | 425k | 1 | 639,440 | 639,440 | |
3 | 30 | 94 | Reds | 10 | - | 450k | 6 | 751,730 | 412,621 | |
4 | 25 | 112 | Reds | 10 | - | 425k | 4 | 726,790 | 365,400 | |
5 | 25 | 96 | Reds | 10 | - | 450k | 5 | 588,540 | 393,610 | |
6 | 40 | 94 | Reds | 9 | - | 650k | 4 | 708,870 | 566,945 | |
7 | 25 | 79 | All | 9 | - | 550k | 1 | 697,780 | 697,780 | |
8 | 30 | 95 | All | 10 | - | 750k | 1 | 892,450 | 892,450 | |
9 | 35 | 96 | 525k | 8 | - | 700k | 5 | 869,040 | 601,426 | |
10 | 30 | 112 | All | 9 | - | 600k | 1 | 828,720 | 828,720 |
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