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Press Kit

THIS GAME COSTS $500 is a falling-block puzzle game where your score is displayed as a live, in-game dollar value. Clear lines, climb a ten-step value ladder, and see how close you can get to the game’s namesake goal: $500. Reaching $500 doesn’t end the run — it’s a celebration, and the run keeps going.

Steam page: not yet published.

Facts

  • Falling-block puzzle game, endless mode
  • 10×20 board, 3-piece next preview, hold slot
  • Score is shown live as an in-game dollar value
  • Ten named value milestones, $0.01 to $500
  • 13 achievements, local leaderboard
  • Fully original, procedurally synthesized soundtrack and sound effects

Capsule art

Steam main capsule, 616 by 353 pixels.
Main capsule (616×353)
Steam header capsule, 460 by 215 pixels.
Header capsule (460×215)
Steam small capsule, 231 by 87 pixels.
Small capsule (231×87)

Screenshots

The in-game $500 celebration screen: "$500" and "You made it."The value HUD showing score converted directly into an in-game dollar value.A densely stacked board, the piece falling into a narrow remaining gap.A tall, dense board with several near-complete rows.A colorful mid-game board with the full HUD visible.

Contact

thisgamecosts500@gmail.com

Developer: SHIFT