I Made a Casino for my Indie Game!

In this devlog, Bonk discusses the addition of a casino to the game Slime Keep. The casino serves as a break room where players can gamble for slime balls needed for upgrades. Bonk explains that while he doesn't support gambling in real life, the casino adds a fun element to the game. He outlines the development process of the slot machine, including sprite creation, animations, and logic for determining wins and losses. The slot machine replicates real-life casinos, where the house always has an edge. Players can take risks for potential rewards, adding a new layer of excitement to the game.

Bonk introduces 'Slime Jack,' a modified version of Blackjack, for the casino. Players aim for a total of 22 instead of 21, and there are no face cards. He describes the process of creating the dealer sprite, setting up the game UI, and developing the game logic. Players bet slime balls and turn over cards to reach a higher count than the dealer without exceeding 22. Bonk explains various game scenarios, such as busts and ties, to ensure a comprehensive gaming experience. The summary includes the game development stages and the creative decisions made to differentiate Slime Jack from traditional Blackjack.

Bonk shares the development of a roulette table for the casino. He details creating the croupier sprite, the roulette board, and the betting layout. Players can place bets on different outcomes, and the roulette wheel's animation determines the winning number. Although the mechanics differ slightly from real-life roulette, it maintains the essence of the game. Bonk also discusses adding various decorations to the casino and introducing a deluxe slot machine that costs more slime balls to play. The segment highlights the creative and coding efforts to enhance the casino's ambiance and functionality.

Bonk develops additional mini games and alternate corridors for Slime Keep. Inspired by aiming games in 'Enter the Gungeon,' he creates a target shooting mini game where players shoot targets within a time limit for prizes. Another mini game involves a memory challenge where players recall and shoot the correct sequence of panels. Bonk also attempts to add more corridor designs to the game, although some designs break the level generator. The mini games and new corridors provide more variety and challenges, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Bonk discusses the implementation of player skins in Slime Keep. He finds old concept art and creates several skins, including a jacketed look, a top hat, and a wizard outfit. Each skin comes with unique animations, such as movement, dying, and interacting with pets. Bonk explains the tedious process of animating skins and the use of Unity's animation override controllers to manage different skins efficiently. He also creates a system for players to equip skins through a wardrobe in the game, ensuring that skins persist across game runs. This segment emphasizes the creative and technical challenges of adding customizable elements to the game.