Qulqy

Play Qulqy - The Classic Ball-Connecting Puzzle Game

Experience the Game Boy Color remake of Janusz Lewandowski's 1995 classic "Kulki". Connect five or more balls in a row and challenge your puzzle-solving skills!

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🎮 How to Play

1. Click a ball 2. Click empty space 3. Form 5+ lines 4. Score points!

Quick Start Guide

🎯 Objective

Connect 5+ balls of the same color in a line to score points.

⌨️ Controls

↑↓←→ Move cursor
X Select/Move ball
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🏆 Difficulty

Easy: 5 colors
Sane: 7 colors
Hard: 8 colors

Watch Gameplay

Download Qulqy

Take Qulqy with you! Download the ROM for your Game Boy Color or emulator, or explore the source code.

🎮 Game ROM

Play on real hardware or emulators

Download qulqy_jam.gbc (32 KB)

💻 Source Code

Explore the code and learn Game Boy development

Download Source (608 KB)

Technical Details

  • Platform: Game Boy Color / Web Browser
  • Language: C (GBDK-2020)
  • License: BSD 3-Clause (Open Source)
  • Competition: Game Boy Competition 2025 (#gbcompo25)

About Qulqy

Qulqy is a faithful Game Boy Color demake/remake of Janusz Lewandowski's 1995 classic "Kulki" for Windows 3.1. This modern interpretation brings the addictive ball-connecting puzzle gameplay to the iconic handheld platform while maintaining the original's simple yet challenging mechanics.

Developed by plyr0 (Mateusz Teklak) as an entry for the Game Boy Competition 2025, Qulqy showcases the capabilities of modern Game Boy development tools while paying homage to classic puzzle gaming.

Key Features

  • Authentic Game Boy Color graphics and sound
  • Three difficulty levels with different scoring systems
  • Hint system to help new players
  • Open source code for learning and modification
  • Compatible with real hardware and emulators
32 KB ROM Size
2025 Release Year
3 Difficulty Levels

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play Qulqy on real Game Boy hardware?

Yes! Download the .gbc ROM file and use a compatible flash cartridge to play on your Game Boy Color or Game Boy Advance.

Is the game free to play?

Absolutely! Qulqy is completely free to play online and download. The source code is also available under the BSD 3-Clause license.

What's the difference between difficulty levels?

Easy mode has 5 colors (1 point per ball), Sane has 7 colors (2 points per ball), and Hard has 8 colors (3 points per ball). More colors make it harder to form lines.

Can I modify the game?

Yes! The source code is available under the BSD 3-Clause license, allowing you to modify and redistribute the game while preserving copyright notices.

Does the game save progress?

The current version doesn't save progress between sessions. Each game is independent, focusing on achieving high scores in individual sessions.

What tools were used to create Qulqy?

Qulqy was developed using GBDK-2020 (C compiler for Game Boy), Aseprite for graphics, and various development tools. Check the source code for full details!