STACK: Narrow Lane is a minimalist arcade stacking game built as a constraint experiment.

Blocks fall inside a narrow vertical lane.
Every placement affects balance.
Mistakes tilt the tower — but can be corrected through counterbalance.

There are no upgrades, no levels, no distractions.
Only precision, timing, and tension.

Designed as a single-file HTML game with a deliberate focus on clarity, fairness, and replay.

How to play

Controls

  • Move base: Mouse / A–D / ← →

  • Fast drop: Space / Click

  • Bank score: S

  • Reset: R

  • Pause: P

Goal Stack blocks as high as possible without exceeding the tilt limit.
Counterbalancing left and right placements stabilizes the tower and rewards control over perfection.

Design notes (optional but recommended)

This project was built under strict limitations:

  • Single HTML file

  • No external libraries

  • One core mechanic

  • Minimal visuals

  • No progression systems

Inspired by classic arcade clarity, Amiga-era restraint, and modern minimalist UI design.

Status

Version 1.0 — Complete

Future experiments (visual polish, 2.5D or 3D reinterpretations) will be explored separately to preserve the integrity of this release.

Technical

  • Runs in any modern browser

  • Desktop & mobile friendly

  • No installation required

Credits

Design & implementation: MK

More information
Published 4 days ago
StatusReleased
PlatformsHTML5
Authormagratheya
TagsArcade, Experimental, html5, Minimalist, one-button, precision, stacking

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magratheya4 days ago

Developer note
This game was built as a constraint experiment.
The goal was to create a complete, replayable arcade experience using a single, self-contained HTML file — no libraries, no build step, no excess.

The focus was clarity over content: one lane, one mechanic, fair tension, and readable feedback.

AI was used as a collaborative tool during ideation and iteration, while all design decisions, tuning, and final structure were intentionally curated.

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