Hamsterballin'

Hamsterballin’ is an arcade racing game where players control cute, cuddly hamsters racing through a variety of tracks. Rather than traditional kart racing, you race in hamsterballs that roll and bounce around the track. Master the hamsterball’s unique physics to surpass your fellow racers and discover shortcuts.

A screenshot of Hamsterballin's main menu

Choose your favorite hamster from a selection of five costumes and four colors. This means you can pick from up to 20 costume/color combinations.

A screenshot of Hamsterballin's 4-player character select screen

Players can choose from the pilot, spooky, detective, clown, and nutcracker costume options. Each costume also features a unique kart interior themed appropriately. After picking your favorite costume, choose from the colors red, blue, yellow, and green. Once you have your costume/color combination, you’ll be ready to hit the track.

Three Unique Track Environments

Hamsterballin’ features three unique tracks, each with its own distinct aesthetic and musical track. Each track offers something new to players, and features exciting set pieces to race through.

A screenshot of Hamsterballin's Gacha Galaxy track

“Roulette Raceway” gives you the chance to race across a large rotating roulette wheel and conveyor belts that influence your movement. Racing through

A screenshot of Hamsterballin's Cogwork Circuit track

“Cogwork Circuit” challenges you to navigate its winding tunnels and control your hamsterball through speedy downhill segments. The final track,

A screenshot of Hamsterballin's Roullette Raceway track

“Gacha Galaxy,” offers an incredible spectacle and challenge as players race around the humongous gacha machine in the center of the track.

Utilize Fun and Creative Pickup Items to Gain an Edge on Your Competitors

Hamsterballin’ features seven unique items to use and master. Items like the jetpack, speed boost, and spring influence your movement, and skillful players can use them to cross gaps or create immediate shortcuts.

A screenshot of Hamsterballin's item pickup balls

Players can also directly influence other racers using the bomb or dice wand power-ups. If you just want to be left alone at the front of the pack, the shield and jacks items can help you maintain your lead and slow down players behind you. Master the item system to truly become a Hamsterballin’ expert.

Made by the students at SMU Guildhall

Hamsterballin’ was made by the students of SMU Guildhall's Cohort 35 as part of their Team Game Project II course over a 12-week development cycle. Thank you for supporting this team, and please help spread the word if you enjoyed it.