First Payment: Milestones & Cycle Breakdown
The First Payment is not a leisurely goal; it operates on an active countdown timer tied to your cycle progression. If you fail to deliver the required chips to Joey Norp, the run immediately terminates.
| Phase | Timing | Core Objective | Recommended Action | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment 1 (First Check) | Early Cycle (Cycle 3) | Establish basic dual-loop intake & clear opening installment | Lock in basic Blackjack Pegs, bank 40% of all gross chips immediately, resist luxury ship mods. | Verified v1.0.x |
| Payment 2 (Debt Ramp) | Mid Cycle (Cycle 6) | Survive increased mob quotas & hostile planet security | Upgrade UFO Tractor Width, transition into Slot Machine Peg combos, manage Planet Alert levels. | Verified v1.0.x |
| Payment 3+ (Endgame) | Late Cycle (Cycle 9+) | Overcome aggressive Scheme debuffs and payoff endgame debt | Loop Bouncer Shroom resets with maxed jackpot triggers; maintain zero downtime on abducted crowds. | Community Testing |
Official Gameplay & Dual-Loop Video Demonstration
Dual-screen split demonstration: planetary tractor beam extraction (upper) feeding the lower pachinko multiplier board. Autoplay starts muted when scrolled into view.
OFF-SCREEN (MUTED)
Official reveal footage (Godot / Offbrand)Steam Page