Features

What's Inside

Progression

Medal System

Every level has move and time thresholds for three medal tiers. Your best medal per level is saved automatically, so you can replay levels any time to improve. Medals are displayed on the level selection screen. Earning all gold medals also unlocks the Time Attack game mode.

How many levels ahead you unlock is based on your total medal count across all levels, not the individual medal tier:

Gold

Complete the level within the tightest move count and time limit. Perfection rewarded. Counts toward your total medal tally.

Silver

A solid clear! You're close to optimal. A bit of refinement will get you Gold. Counts toward your total medal tally.

Bronze

You solved the puzzle! Room for improvement on efficiency. Counts toward your total medal tally.

Options

Accessibility

Scope provides a rich settings menu organized into Accessibility, Gameplay, and Audio categories. Adjust settings to find what works best for you, whether it's visual preferences, controls, or audio.

Accessibility Screen

Access settings from the Main Menu. Changes apply immediately and are saved per slot. The dark theme inverts all game graphics for comfortable play in dark environments.

Audio Settings

Independently control sound effects and music volume from 0–100%.

Performance Mode

Choose between Battery Saver, Balanced, and Performance to trade off animation quality and battery life.

Controls

Controls Reference

Scope uses every input the Playdate has to offer. Here's a quick reference for all controls:

D-Pad

Move the scope in four directions. Navigate menus and level selection.

Crank

Rotate the scope to reposition balls around the circle. Scroll through orbits in level select.

A Button

Confirm selections in menus. Hold + D-pad for digital rotation for accessibility alternative. Hold for resize in editor.

B Button

Go back in menus. Press A+B together during gameplay to reset the current level.

Getting Started

How to Play

In Scope, you control a circular scope with balls orbiting around it. Your goal is to guide every ball to an exit zone on each level. Plan your moves carefully because each movement or rotation counts, and earning medals requires both speed and efficiency.

1

Move the Scope

Use the D-pad to move the scope up, down, left, or right within the level boundary. The scope can't pass through walls or obstacles, so plan your path carefully before pressing.

2

Rotate to Aim

Turn the Crank to rotate the scope and reposition your balls around the circle. You can also hold A + D-pad Left/Right for digital rotation. Adjust crank sensitivity in Settings.

3

Reach the Exit

Align all balls with the exit zone to complete the level. Some levels have multiple exits that need to be filled simultaneously. The fewer moves and less time you take, the better your medal!

4

Progress Through Orbits

Levels are organized into 4 Orbits of 9 levels each — Scope, Binary Loop, Trine, and Orbit Grid. Complete levels to unlock the next ones. Replay any level whenever you want to improve your medal. The level selection screen shows your best medals, moves, and times.

Strategy

Tips & Tricks

• Plan before moving. Each press of the D-pad counts as a move. Look at the exit position and work backwards to find the shortest path. If you know you could do better, reset the level and try again.
• Use the crank for fine adjustments. Rotation via crank is more precise than digital A+D-pad rotation, especially on tight levels.
• Reset freely with A+B. No penalty for resetting. If you realize a path won't work, reset and try a new approach. You can always come back to this level later in the Level Selection screen.
• Watch for multi-exit levels. Later levels have multiple exit zones. All balls must be in exits at the same time to complete the level.
• Obstacles are your guide. Use obstacles to align your position. They block movement but can help you line up with exit zones.
• Medals have two criteria. Both move count and time matter. A fast solve with too many moves, or a slow but efficient one, may miss the top medal.
• Lower crank sensitivity for precision. On levels that need exact rotation angles, switching to Low sensitivity gives more control.

Progress

Statistics

Scope tracks a wide range of statistics per save slot, giving you a detailed picture of how you play. View them any time from the Main Menu.

Progress Menu

Access Stats, Achievements, and the Jukebox from the Progress menu in the Main Menu.

Stats Screen

Detailed per-slot statistics. The system menu image on the Playdate also shows a live stats summary while you play.

Music

Jukebox

The Jukebox lets you listen to all in-game music tracks from within the game. Access it via Progress → Jukebox in the Main Menu.

Jukebox Screen

Browse and play all unlocked orbit soundtracks. Locked tracks appear with a lock icon until you progress into that orbit.

Challenge

Game Modes

Beyond the standard campaign, Scope offers two additional challenge modes that unlock as you progress. Each mode puts a different spin on the 36 levels.

Mode Selection

Choose your mode from the Main Menu. Locked modes show what's needed to unlock them.

Milestones

Achievements

Scope features 21 achievements spanning orbit completions, medal collection, game mode clears, and playstyle challenges. Toast notifications slide in when you unlock an achievement. Can you earn the Platinum by collecting all 20 others?