Pool Party News

Playing Pool Party is even more fun with friends! That’s why the game supports Remote Play Together on Steam.

What is Remote Play Together?
Remote Play Together means that 1 player (in possession of the game) can play remotely with friends on the internet. You can enjoy a game of Pool Party with up to 4 players! Video and audio are shared with the other players, but everyone is required to have a working controller connected to their own PC.

How do I activate Remote Play Together?

• Launch the Pool Party game on Steam
  
• Go to your (Steam) friends list and invite them to play
  
• As soon as they accept the invitation, you can enjoy Pool Party together remotely!

Check out this page for more info on Steam - Remote Play Together.


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We're thrilled to be participating in TwitchCon Europe 2024! You'll find us in the Indie Game Zone, showcasing Pool Party and inviting people to battle their friends in our beach themed booth. We have prepped with beach chairs, palm trees and beach balls, you can't miss it!

Yesterday we launched Pool Party and we received some good remarks and questions about the game. Thanks for sharing!

We already made some changes and fixes.

So, first up, the first patch notes:

• Issues with the triangle button with PlayStation controllers have been fixed
  
• An updated scoreboard
  

Please always feel free to let us know your experience with the game so we can keep on optimizing the game wherever possible!

We saw that there were some questions on how points seem to work in Pool Party. To tackle this we added clear communication to the scoreboard at the end of each game.

Anyone can join the fun with Pool Party. And even better, everyone continues to have a chance to win. With Pool Party, everyone has the chance to call themselves "King of the Party" at the very end. The rules are clear, but also offer plenty of opportunities for those who are behind to still come out on top!

The rules are quite simple, here they are. Firstly, points and how to win them:

• 1st place = 3pts
  
• 2nd place = 2pts
  
• 3rd place = 1 pts
  
• 4th place = 0 pts
  

Tennis and Football
In these two games you only win a match immediately if you have scored at least 2 points more than your opponent. If the difference is only 1 point, then the opponent still has one last chance to equalize thanks to the "10-second extra time" that kicks in. If they manage to equalize, the winner will be decided with Golden Goal.

We feel this keeps the game exciting at every step of the way. Someone could be on your tail until the very last round. This could even be someone who started out as the underdog. We want to make sure that everyone gets a chance to call themselves the King of the Party. In short, it's exciting until the end!

Wanna beat the summertime heat? Then grab some friends and dive into Pool Party, out today! Developed by Lakeview Games and published by Mindscape, Pool Party is a laugh-out-loud, local multiplayer arcade game where up to four players can go head-to-head in chaotic, physics-based, sports and brawl game modes. A lot of fun and laughs are guaranteed!

Watch our launch trailer here:

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Jump into a wave of fun at the Pool Party resort! Battle with friends or solo across a variety of wacky and competitive game modes, including Pool, Idol, Sumo, Free-for-All and more.
These pool balls aren’t just adorable – they’re also surprisingly agile, reaching ridiculous speeds as they roll and bounce around the arena! You’ll be amazed by the sheer power of a perfectly aimed kick, propelling a rival ball all over the place. So what are you waiting for? Gather your friends, grab a cue, and duke it out in chaotic physics-based party games in Pool Party!

Key Features
● Enjoy chaotic physics-based sports and brawl games
● Battle on your own or with up to four players in local multiplayer
● Add bots to fill out teams and practice your skills
● Master a variety of game modes like Pool, Idol, Sumo and Free-for-All
● Easy to learn, hard to master – anyone can join the fun!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1777790/Pool_Party/

Just a little more than a week left untill the release of Pool Party! Are you ready to play a variety of different sports & brawl game modes? If you’re wondering what these specific game modes are, well then you’re in the right place. Allow us to explain each game mode in Pool Party to you! ;)

[h3]Pool[/h3]
In this unique twist on the beloved classic game of pool, you must score by kicking the balls of your colour into the open pockets of the playing field. However, you must be careful not to get knocked in yourself! So carefully plan your shots, outsmart your opponents and come out on top! 🎱

[h3]Sumo[/h3]
In Sumo you should push the other players into the water by rolling into them. Master precise and agile movements to stay on the platform and knock other off. It’s push or be pushed! Can you avoid being soaked at the end of the round? 🥋

[h3]Football[/h3]
With one or two players on each team, shoot your ball in the opposing goal to score – or kick your opponents away to clear your path to the goal. Find the right balance between attacking and defending by using clever moves! High energy, sharp reflexes and pinpoint accuracy are the key to win! ⚽

[h3]Idol[/h3]
Compete to pick up and hold on to a small idol. By holding the idol, you gain points – but beware: holding the idol restricts your movement, which means you can’t roll. Manoeuvre through the opponents chasing you down and whatever happens: DO NOT LET GO OF THE IDOL! 🧸

[h3]Jinxed[/h3]
One of the players is cursed! If you are chosen then kick, push or hit the other players to pass the curse onto them. With each passing second, tensions rises as the cursed player desperately tries to pass the curse onto someone else. When the time runs out you’ll lose and the curse continues to find their next target until there is only one player left…👻

[h3]Tennis[/h3]
Calling all tennis enthusiasts! Whether you're flying solo or paired up with a doubles partner, there's nothing quite like the thrill of kicking the ball across the court to score points. Time your moves right and kick the ball strategically across the court. Get ready to show off your best kicks!🎾

[h3]Free-for-all[/h3]
Navigate your way through the arena while knocking your opponents into the pockets! Each player has three lives and once it hits zero, they are eliminated. Eventually the last one standing wins! The key is to always look over your shoulder, because you never know who’s lurking around and planning to knock you out! 🥊

[h3]Tournament[/h3]
This combines the best of all, you can play a mix of all the game modes. After each round you get the option to vote for the next game mode. Wisely choose the mode where you think you can outshine your opponents and become the ultimate Pool Party champion! 🏆

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