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The game has two modes, the 'classic' turn-base game and the-real time game. (More details will be specified in "Game-Modes") the idea is very simple, to connect 4 balls in a row. The way to do it is another story...

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(Very low quality images, go to the screen-shots section for more detailed images)
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Download Catapults

For Windows
Download Setup file

For Linux
As a zip file

Skins
None, for now..

Source Code !

Some of flipcode revues on the game: (from actual players :)
“Pretty kickass man. Nicely done. “
“Looks great! Very original... “
“Very well done game, and the music I think suits very well, with the mood of the game. “
(Read more opinions...) or (Add your opinion...)


These images are video stills and are not quite as high quality as the screen captures. (Click to enlarge)
Catapults menu Real-time game
Real-time games SHEEP A CIDE !!!
The game on windows, KDE and GNOME


For ALL Windows users (9x, me, 2000, NT)
  Windows Catapults download sites:     Version info:
Click below to download Site Description
Catapults, Setup file Form Tucows.
Catapults, Setup file Form our server.
  Version number:
 1.0 build 04
File date: January 10
File size : 980 KB
Approx. download time:
 Less then 5 minutes
 (33.3 kbps)
 DirectX is required, you can get it from
 Micorsoft DirectX page

For linux users (note that its in beta stage)
  linux Catapults download sites:     Version info:
Click below to download Site Description
Catapults, zip file Form Tucows.
Catapults, zip file Form our server.
  Version number:
 1.0 build 01
File date: January 10
File size : 632 KB
Approx. download time:
 Less then 3 minutes
 (33.3 kbps)
 SDL is required, you can get it from
 SDL main page


Catapults Game-Modes
( look at the game tutorial for a short demonstration movie,
*highly recommended* )

*'classic' mode:
Try getting "4 in a row", sounds easy? you'll be surprised... :)

*Real-time mode:
Changes from the original game:

1). Allows max of 4 player.
2). Everyone can fire at the same time.
3). There're bombs and sheeps !

In this mode you can win by: 1). Getting "4 in a row" 6 times.
2). Hit 50 sheeps.
3). Fill 3/4 of the grid.
If you did manage to get "4 in a row" 6 times, you'll be the winner.
But in the other 2 cases the winner will be the one with the most points.
(Scoring list is specified in the ReadMe and the tutorial)

Catapults FAQ/Hints
( Look at the game tutorial for the short demonstration movie !!!
or just ask me :/ )
Q) How do I move ! What are the keys ?
A) press F1 after starting a game that will give the list of key for.

Q) Is it possible to control the music?
A) Yes, use the F7-F12 and +/- keys . (F1 or the ReadMe for detailed description) Use can also add songs of your own, just place them in the sound/music dir. (XM, IT, MOD are supported)

Q) What's wrong with the networking, is it going to be supported?
A) Not any time soon... If you want to create a client/server protocol (that works) let me know.

Q) What did you use to write this game? (no one really asks that..)
A) The game uses the SDL (JEDI conversions) and Delphi/Kylix (the best programmers friend:) If you are interested send me an email for more information and look into the readme for Links.

Your question is not here? Ask it.



There are non for now, I'm working on some but my graphics skills is VERY poor...
Interested in making one?Send me an email.


Anyone that wants to help for NO profit (for now at least)! (in general we're looking for graphical artist(2D/3D), Programmers (Delphi would be preferred but not required) Sound (for sound-FX and music) and writers. Please send me an email if you are interested.


Please feel free to contact me. You can send comments and suggestions
to: catapults@global-rd.com
(if you want to report a bug/error please include the catapults.log file, it's in the same directory as Catapults)


*** Ariel Jacob accepts NO responsibility for any damage caused by using this program (Catapults) ***

The game/code is free! Use it in your own risk!!!

(I just have to write it, so there will be no doubt :)

You can distribute it freely and please send a copy to your friends.
All I ask is for you to send me an e-mail with your opinion of this game, Ideas and bug-reports (although there are none in my game ;) ).

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25.04.2002
Catapults got 5 cows at Tucows!

04.04.2002
Desided to relese the game

01.09.2002
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01.09.2002
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