---
title: "Slingshot"
subtitle: "A physics-y platfomer made for TriJam"
date: 2024-09-02T13:13:00.000Z
category: game
url: https://phaser.io/news/2024/09/slingshot
site: Phaser - https://phaser.io
copyright: © 2026 Phaser Studio Inc. All rights reserved.
---

# Slingshot

*A physics-y platfomer made for TriJam*

We are happy to feature the _slingshot platformer_, Slingshot! Made for the TriJam by [pello](https://pello.itch.io/)!

The [TriJam](https://trijam.itch.io/) is a weekly game jam in which you have to make a fun game in 3 hours! That time limit can seem stressful at first, but it can work to your advantage as well. Once you embrace the fact that your game will not be perfect, you are free to explore a new idea. And with the built in time limit, you don't have to worry about "wasting" too much time on it.

![Slingshot screenshot](slingshot-screenshot.png)

>Use the mouse to shoot the ball like a slingshot! Get to the top!

So what is Slingshot? Here's what the author says:

Use the mouse to shoot the ball like a slingshot! Get to the top! Don't curse the author, do not blame the difficulty. Blame your lack of skills.

I hope you're as intrigued as we are!

[Play Slingshot](https://pello.itch.io/slingshot)

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