Ricopop

How to Play

Ricopop is a neon ricochet puzzle in which every shot is a volley of balls bouncing around the arena. Each level fills the board with crystals, and your goal is to shatter all of them using as few shots as possible. Drag to aim, release to fire, and watch the balls ricochet off walls and crystals before returning for the next volley. Straight shots only reach what is directly in front, so the clever play is to use the walls, sending balls in at angles to reach crystals tucked into corners. Breaking several in quick succession builds chain reactions and charges a special meter called the Pulse. Fewer shots mean more stars, and fifty levels spread over ten chapters give plenty of puzzles to master. Six ball styles add a touch of personal flair.

Controls

Drag with the mouse or your finger to aim, then release to fire. Balls return automatically. Press Escape or the pause button to pause, and use the speed button to accelerate a volley.

Tips

1. Aim for the wall behind a group of crystals to hit them from behind.
2. Use the speed button when a volley is bouncing in a safe pattern.
3. Plan your first shot carefully, since it often sets up the whole level.