Squishy Billiards – A daily pool game with squishy physics

Name: Squishy Billiards – A daily pool game with squishy physics
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Author: jpohalloran

by jpohalloran·Jul 8, 2026·4 points·1 comment

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AI Analysis

●●SolidCozyCrowd Pleaser

Squishy merging physics is a genuinely fun twist on the daily game formula.

Strengths

•Merging ball mechanic creates emergent gameplay you don't see in other pool games
•No signup, runs in browser on desktop and mobile with checkpoint system
•Daily format encourages return visits without demanding long sessions

Weaknesses

•Limited depth - designed for 1-minute sessions, won't hold attention long
•Daily games space is crowded with Wordle clones and similar concepts

Post Description

I made a physics-based daily pool game where the balls are blobs that combine on contact. It's arcade'y, dumb fun, with a new level every day.

This is the "spiritual successor" to my previous game Kinda Hard Golf. These days with 2 kids, my gaming has mostly gone by the wayside, so I like making little games that scratch that itch in 1-min increments.

Would love to hear your feedback!