Not really, I thought it would be fun if pinball met Pokémon and Gio is short for Giovanni (the leader of Team Rocket and 8th Gym Leader in Red/Blue).
The original plot was much to long for the 1000 word limit so the story changed quite drastically. I might do a ‘Behind the Scenes’ for this story covering influences, original idea, and because I learned a lot about pinball in writing it.
I enjoyed this one. I love the descriptions of the game play - so exciting! You were really able to ramp up the tension, setting Gio to attempt such a high score. I was rooting for him the whole time and felt quite sad that he lost at the end. I like that he's been invited back and that he could win next time.
Nicely atmospheric - am I missing something the end - something about the significanc of the name Gio perhaps?
Thanks!
Not really, I thought it would be fun if pinball met Pokémon and Gio is short for Giovanni (the leader of Team Rocket and 8th Gym Leader in Red/Blue).
The original plot was much to long for the 1000 word limit so the story changed quite drastically. I might do a ‘Behind the Scenes’ for this story covering influences, original idea, and because I learned a lot about pinball in writing it.
I enjoyed this one. I love the descriptions of the game play - so exciting! You were really able to ramp up the tension, setting Gio to attempt such a high score. I was rooting for him the whole time and felt quite sad that he lost at the end. I like that he's been invited back and that he could win next time.
A great read.
Thank you for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed this tiny tale.
Really well written! Great stuff.
Thanks!