About Tunnel Game
Remember playing games on your TI-83 or TI-84 calculator during math class? One of my favorites was vTunnel (also known as Fast Tunnel) - a simple endless runner where you navigate through a tunnel, avoiding obstacles and grabbing power-ups.
I wanted to recreate that nostalgic experience as a mobile game. Quick games are just fun - something you can pick up for 30 seconds while waiting in line, no commitment required.
Gameplay
- Simple controls - Tap or tilt to navigate through the tunnel
- Obstacles - Dodge walls and barriers as you speed through
- Power-ups - Grab bonuses to help you survive longer
- Increasing difficulty - The further you go, the faster and trickier it gets
- High scores - Compete against yourself to beat your best run
Themes
While the original calculator game was black and white pixels, I added some visual variety with different color themes. Same retro gameplay, but with a bit more style.
The Nostalgia Factor
There's something special about those calculator games. They were simple, constrained by the hardware, and yet somehow incredibly addictive. Tunnel Game tries to capture that same feeling - no complex mechanics, no tutorials, no onboarding. Just tap to play.
Screenshots
Tech Stack
- SwiftUI for the UI and menus
- SpriteKit for the game engine
- Core Motion for tilt controls