Plinko Idle Chaos - Version 0.4.0 Released!

TL;DR: Plinko Idle Chaos just got MASSIVE improvements - complete code rewrite, prestige system with 8+ permanent upgrades, auto-buyers, better balancing, and a much larger playing board!

The Prestige System

The biggest addition is the complete prestige mechanic that solves the endgame problem many of you reported! Once you reach £1 Trillion, you can prestige to earn permanent star bonuses that multiply ALL your earnings.

What's Included:

• Star Currency - Earn stars based on your total wealth when you prestige
  • £1T = 1 Star
  • £10T = 2 Stars
  • £100T = 3 Stars
  • And scaling up from there!
• Prestige Shop - 8 unique permanent upgrades including:
  • Auto-Buyers - Automated purchasing for Speed, Value, Pegs, and Multipliers
  • Starting Money - Begin each run with a money boost
  • Passive Income - Earn money even when balls aren't dropping
  • Enhanced Combos - Better combo multipliers and duration
  • Quality of Life - Instant upgrades and improved game feel
  • And more!
• Persistent Progression - Each prestige makes your next run faster and more efficient
• Strategic Depth - Choose when to prestige for optimal star gains vs. pushing for higher stars

Performance & Technical Improvements

• Smoother Gameplay - Better performance with more balls on screen at once
• Faster Load Times - Optimized file sizes mean the game loads quicker
• Your Saves Are Safe - Old saves automatically migrate to the new version

Larger Playing Board

The canvas has been increased from 600x800 to 800x1000 giving you:

• More room to watch the balls drop
• Better visibility of multipliers and combos
• Improved overall game feel
• Better aspect ratio for modern displays

Complete Rebalancing

Based on player feedback, I've rebalanced the entire progression curve:

• Adjusted Upgrade Costs - Better mid-game pacing, no more grinding walls
• Modified Money Accumulation - More consistent income growth
• Tweaked Multiplier Spawns - Better frequency and variety
• Fixed Late-Game Issues - Prestige mechanics solve the "too expensive" problem
• Power-Up Balance - Better costs and cooldowns for all power-ups

Quality of Life Improvements

• Clear Prestige Info - The prestige button shows exactly how many stars you'll earn before you commit
• Smart UI - Auto-buyer controls only appear after you unlock them, keeping things clean
• Real-Time Stats - All your stats update instantly as you play

Play Now!

Version 0.4.0 is live right now! Your old saves will migrate automatically, but I recommend starting fresh to experience the new progression curve and see how the prestige system changes everything!

What's Next?

Based on your feedback from the community, the roadmap includes:

1. More Upgrades - Additional upgrade paths and variety
2. Bigger Playing Board - Option for even larger game area
3. More Multipliers - New multiplier types and mechanics
4. UI Improvements - Fixed layouts, better mobile support, prevent text highlighting
5. More Endgame Content - Additional prestige tiers and meta-progression

Known Issues & Feedback

If you encounter any issues with:

• Save migration from v0.3.0
• Prestige mechanics or star calculations
• Auto-buyer functionality
• Performance issues
• Any bugs or glitches

Please report them in the comments! I'm actively monitoring feedback and will push hotfixes as needed.

Thank You!

A huge thank you to everyone who played v0.3.0 and provided feedback. The prestige system was the #1 requested feature, and many of you reported that the game became too expensive in the late game. This update directly addresses those concerns!

Enjoy the new content, and let me know what you think! What should I focus on next?

Happy Plinking!

Version 0.4.0 - Released October 24, 2025