Ball at Work News

We are burning the midnight oil to get the cracking Boss Edition DLC ready for release but since we would like to do a test run for our new features, we figured it won't be a bad idea to release them into the free app for a limited period of time ;)

The latest update to Ball at Work gives the users a FREE, LIMITED-TIME sampler for the delights that we are packing in the upcoming BOSS EDITION DLC!



To start small, we have revised some of the backgrounds and in-game assets that are available from level 19 onwards since after the next update, the base app will only feature the first 18 levels for free.

The Boss Edition content also includes a brand new music track to go with the gameplay and of course, there's the biggest new addition that we've made to Ball at Work till date-- the LiveWire Series!



LiveWire is a unique new way to experience innovative levels and challenges while competing with users from around the globe! Each month, we will be dropping a new level straight into the app from our server and all you need to do is head over to the LiveWire mode inside the game and complete the special level in the fastest time possible.

At the end of each LiveWire event, we will be giving out $5 Steam Gift Cards to each of the top three users on the leaderboard!

After the DLC is released on November 14, we will also be moving all our seasonal specials for Halloween, New Year etc to the Boss Edition as an extra privilege and we are already working on 10 new levels for the single-player mode so we can guarantee a total of at least 45 unique levels in the game by the end of November!

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:

• Unlimited and unrestricted access to all the levels in the game
  
• Access the LiveWire series and compete in limited-time events with users from around the globe
  
• Winners of each LiveWire event will be featured inside the game
  
• Exclusive access to season specials and limited-time themes and modifications
  

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Terms and conditions for the LiveWire Competition:

- The Steam Gift Cards will be awarded to the top-three users from the leaderboard
- Users participating in a non-steam version of the game are not eligible for the Gift Cards.
- We reserve the right to make changes to the gameplay and/ or the competition's duration without prior notice.
- For leaderboard entries of different users who have the same best time at the top of the leaderboard, we will rely on our internal data to determine which user achieved the time in fewer attempts and declare them the winner.
- Gift Cards' actual value will vary for users based on their geography and other settings on Steam. The values of the rewards indicated here are approximate.
- To comply with Steam's policies, we will add the winner to our friends and the gift card will be sent to them 3 days after they accept our invite.
- If the winning user fails to accept our friend invite or their friends list is full, the reward will be passed over to the user with the next best time on the leaderboard.
- If the winner's profile is private or if they change their display name before the competition ends and we are unable to find them on Steam, the reward will be passed over to the user with the next best time on the leaderboard.
- Winners who are sent a gift card and fail to post a confirmation acknowledging its receipt on the Ball at Work Community Hub within one week, will not be considered for future LiveWire events.
- We disclaim any responsibility for technical issues that affect a user's standing on the leaderboard, data-corruption, loss of data etc. or any other occurrence whatsoever that might compromise the integrity of the scoring system.

Listen up, ballers!

We want to start by thanking you all for the support that you've shown for Ball at Work during the past month and all your feedback has been genuinely helpful to us for making the game more engaging, developing new content and improving the overall experience of the app.

As big publishers continue to splurge on extensive marketing and promotion of content, it has become increasingly hard for small indie developers like us to continue working on new and innovative content whilst running a sustainable business at the same time.

With the high level of engagement that Ball at Work is now seeing, it is imperative that we look for fair and ethical means for monetisation through this product without alienating our existing users and also ensure that we offer better and more varied content when we ask users to pay us their money.

After a lot of development work and planning, we are pleased to announce an upcoming DLC to Ball at Work- THE BOSS EDITION!



We plan to still keep around 18 levels available to play for free in the base app while the rest will be moved to the DLC and we will also be adding future levels directly to the DLC. Further, all limited-time specials such as the recent Halloween Pack will be made available only to players on the Boss Edition and we will also be introducing fresh in-game graphics that will be exclusive to the DLC.

This will be a one-time purchase that will provide lifetime access to all the new improvements and changes that we make to Ball at Work!

Here's a summary of the features that we are lining up for the Boss Edition:

• Complete unrestricted access from level 18 onwards
  
• New graphics and backgrounds
  
• Exclusive access to limited-time events and specials!
  

We are planning a very reasonable price for the DLC and it's our sincere hope that you will consider supporting our work by picking up a copy!

We are back with yet another update to the crazy office party in Ball at Work where the tricks are aplenty and the treats are delightful!

While circumstances around the world may have put a damper on the Halloween festivities for some of us, there's no reason not to kick up a fun and spooky party in your favourite free game of all time!

The Ball at Work Halloween special is here and in the latest update, we have introduced a system that will allow us to push new graphics and special content into the game without forcing our users to update the app!



Thanks to our super-secure and trusty server, we are now able to put this feature to the test and will be soon pushing out special backgrounds, decorations and balls into the game which will ONLY BE AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED PERIOD!

Play with some funky new ball-designs this Halloween and put your big head to work as you work your way around the new challenges and traps to uncover the path to goal in the new levels 33 and 34!





We'd be adding more content and themed events to Ball at Work so stay tuned and get as many of your friends as possible to get a copy of the game! We will soon be removing most of the advanced levels from the game and they will only be available as a paid DLC... doggie's gotta eat, after all!

Have fun and stay safe, people!

Here's a summary of all the special and cool stuff we have lined up for you in the latest update:

• Plenty of LIMITED-TIME Halloween Themed graphics all over!
  
• Check out two special new balls only available with the Halloween Special!
  
• Levels 33 and 34 are now available in the game and they introduce fun new traps and challenges- get in there and play your way to the top of the leaderboards!
  

WHAT?! It's not even been a week since we treated y'all with a big update and we're back again with more? It's just how we do things at Famous Dogg-- we are constantly listening to every single one of our users and are once again ready to introduce more content and improvements to Ball at Work!

In version 1.6, we have revised the forces and other physics that act on the ball with a lot of testing and experimentation to give players the "snappier" and more responsive feel that they have craved in this game from the day we released it! With dynamic adjustments being made to the ball's mass during gameplay, it will feel lighter when you need to make those quick changes in direction but never too light and airy that it gets twitchy and hard to handle in small spaces... basically, the physics are BANG ON!

We have also improved the video guides and re-encoded the animations for every single level in double the resolution from last time.





And, like every other update, we are stoked to announce the introduction of two brand new levels to this version! Check out the new challenges and obstacles in levels 31 and 32 and discover the quickest path to goal as you work your way up the leaderboards!

We will also be introducing special live content to Ball at Work in the coming days that will be pushed directly into the game from our server so stay tuned and have a blast :)





Summary of features in version 1.6:

• Revised ball-physics for more responsive behaviour
  
• Full re-encoded video guides for all levels in a higher resolution
  
• Introducing two new levels- 31 and 32
  
• Capabilities to receive content into the game directly from our server. Stay tuned for fresh content that will be delivered straight into the app for an upcoming Halloween special!
  

Thanks as always, for playing Ball at Work! Be a top dogg and support us by getting all your super-bright friends to check out this unique game!

We are overwhelmed by the great response that we've received from all the players and are exvited to report that within less than 14 days from its Early Access release, around 10,000 new users have discovered and become addicted to the craziness of the this super-fun game!

To deliver the most exhilarating and optimised gameplay experience to you guys, we at Famous Dogg, have been hard at work on Ball at Work :p

The latest update of v1.5 is the BIGGEST UPDATE so far to the game and is set to completely change the way hints are presented to a user if they find themselves struggling with any particular level. We have dropped the path-guide system in favour of a far more helpful system through the introduction of the all new VIDEO GUIDES!



Simply click on the video guide button on the top-left corner of the screen during any level, spend some Bonus Slips to unlock the video guide and you will be presented with a complete animated sequence that will show you exactly what your strategy needs to be to uncover the path to goal!

We have also made various other improvements to the game's physics such as adding more balance to the water-stream in some levels, further improving the behaviour of the printer and fixes for other minor annoyances that some users had reported.

That's not all- the latest update also introduces two new levels so prepare to leap farther, break more stuff and unleash complete chaos in the charmingly dysfunctional workplace!





Summary of all the new features of v1.5:

• Dedicated video guides can now be unlocked for every single level in the game!
  
• Introduction of levels 29 and 30 with bigger challenges that will test your control to the limit and push you to think more strategically!
  
• Many small optimisations and tweaks to a handful of the previous levels to make them more accessible and improve overall playability
  

We truly appreciate the feedback and suggestions that we have received from users in the reviews and on the community hub and are always keen to hear more from you! Remember that Ball at Work will eventually be promoted as a paid game to help us pay our bills so please consider supporting us by telling more of your friends about the game-- we put a tremendous amount of effort to conceptualise and build unique experiences for our users and the only way for us to gain visibility on this crowded platform is through the support of the community :)