Gravity Gauntlet

Welcome to the Gauntlet!

In Gravity Gauntlet, you're an engineer tasked with building suspension bridges across treacherous canyons. But there's a catch—your cart must cross safely, and every cable you attach affects the bridge's stability. One wrong connection, and your cart plummets into the abyss!

🏗️ Core Mechanics

🎯 Objective

• Draw cables from fixed anchors (●) to bridge nodes (○)
• Launch your cart across the canyon
• Complete the required number of crossings
• Survive the physics! Cables snap under tension

🧠 Physics Simulation

• Realistic cable tension: Every cable carries load
• Dynamic bridge deformation: The bridge bends and sways
• Cart weight distribution: Heavy cart affects bridge stability
• Cable snapping: Exceed tension limits and cables break!
• Gravity + inertia: Physics-driven gameplay

🎮 How to Play

1. Draw cables by clicking and dragging from ● anchors to ○ nodes
2. Right-click cables to remove them
3. Launch your cart when you're ready
4. Watch the bridge flex under the cart's weight
5. Avoid cable snaps—rebuild and try again!
6. Complete crossings to advance levels

🎯 Level Progression

Level	Name	Anchors	Special Mechanics	Crossings Needed
1	Simple Span	2 anchors	Basic bridge	5
2	Accelerating Load	4 anchors	Cart speeds up	5
3	Wind Gusts	6 anchors	Random wind forces	5

🎛️ Controls

Action	Control
Draw cable	Click & drag from anchor to node
Remove cable	Right-click on a cable
Launch cart	Click 🚀 Launch Cart or press Space
Reset level	Click 🔄 Reset Level or press R
Quick level select	Press 1, 2, or 3
Drag view	(Touch support included)

⚡ Visual Feedback

• Tension Bar: Shows max cable tension in real-time
  • 🟢 Safe (green)
  • 🟡 Warning (yellow)
  • 🔴 Danger (red, pulsing)
• Cable colors change based on tension:
  • Blue = Low tension
  • Yellow = Medium tension
  • Red = Critical tension
• Particle effects when cables snap
• Screen shake during catastrophic failures
• Slow-motion on cable breaks for dramatic effect

🧩 Tips & Strategy

✅ Beginner Tips:

• For Level 1: left anchor → nodes 1 & 2, right anchor → nodes 4 & 5
• Distribute cables evenly for balanced load
• More cables = more stability (but more tension!)

✅ Advanced Strategies:

• Use extra anchors for redundancy
• Consider the cart's weight distribution
• Wind requires additional cable support
• Too many cables = more tension = higher snap risk!

🎨 Visual Style

• Dark cyberpunk aesthetic with neon accents
• Depth-rich canyon with atmospheric effects
• Dynamic lighting and particle systems
• Smooth animations with physics feedback
• Responsive canvas that scales to any screen

🖥️ System Requirements

• Platform: Browser (PC/Mac/Linux/Chrome OS/Mobile)
• Resolution: 1000×600 (scales responsively)
• Controls: Mouse + Keyboard / Touch
• Browser: Modern browsers with JavaScript and Canvas support