Hookline Dash

One Tap. Every Ripple. Race the Clock.

Drop your hook into an icy pond where every cast counts. Snag fish for points, grab golden catches for massive bonuses, dodge bombs that end it all. You've got 30 seconds to pull out your best score from overlapping ripples and strategic timing.

All Ages

10.9 MB

iPhone Only

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How the Pond Works

Hookline Dash strips fishing down to pure reflex and risk assessment. One tap sends your hook splashing into the pond, catching every ripple circle it touches on the way down. Overlapping ripples mean multiple catches in a single cast, turning simple taps into calculated combo opportunities.

The timer starts at 30 seconds. Regular fish add points to your score. Golden fish deliver juicy bonuses worth 5x normal catches. Time-boost ripples extend your run when you're cutting it close. But black bombs floating in the pond end everything the instant your hook touches one, no matter how high your score climbs.

Every run sharpens your pattern recognition. You learn which ripple clusters are worth the risk, when to cast aggressively for combos, and how to maximize time extensions without hitting a bomb. The achievement system tracks your progress across 30-second runs, rewarding specific milestones like catching 20 fish in one attempt or finishing without snagging any time penalties.

Verified Specifications

Version 1.1

Size 10.9 MB

Developer MATTIAS LUIKMEL

Age Rating 4+

Requirements iOS 16.0 or later

Language English

Category Casual

Platform iPhone

Last Update 25.03.2026

What You Get

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One-Tap Casting

Every tap sends your hook down instantly. No complicated controls, no dragging mechanics. Just tap the screen and watch your hook catch every ripple circle it intersects during the drop. Multiple overlapping ripples turn into combo catches when timed right.

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30-Second Runs

Each session starts with 30 seconds on the clock. Catch time-boost ripples to extend your run by 5 seconds per snag. Avoid red penalty ripples that subtract 5 seconds. The timer creates constant tension as you balance aggressive scoring with time management.

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Golden Fish Bonuses

Standard fish add 10 points. Golden fish deliver 50-point bonuses when you snag their ripples. They appear less frequently, making them high-value targets worth repositioning your casts. A single golden catch equals five normal fish in one tap.

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Instant Game Over

Black bombs float in the pond alongside fish ripples. If your hook touches a bomb ripple, the run ends immediately regardless of your score or remaining time. Every cast becomes a risk calculation: go for the high-scoring cluster or play it safe.

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Achievement System

Unlock achievements by hitting specific milestones: catch 20 fish in one run, collect 20 golden fish, gain 15 seconds of time extensions, or finish without hitting any penalties. Each achievement tracks your mastery of different pond strategies.

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Menu Themes

Swap the visual theme of your pond background and menu screens. Six different underwater environments change the atmosphere while keeping the core gameplay identical. Unlock themes by playing or choose your favorite aesthetic before each session.

Game Systems Breakdown

Core Loop Mechanics

Hook drops vertically from tap position and catches all ripple circles it intersects during descent
Overlapping ripples create multi-catch opportunities when clusters form in the same vertical path
Timer counts down from 30 seconds with visual and numeric display at top of screen
Score accumulates from fish catches with golden variants worth 5x normal value

Risk and Reward

Time-boost ripples add 5 seconds when caught, extending scoring window
Penalty ripples subtract 5 seconds, punishing careless casts
Bomb ripples trigger instant game over with no warning beyond visual indicator
High scores require balancing aggressive combo fishing against bomb avoidance

About the Developer

Hookline Dash version 1.1 by MATTIAS LUIKMEL. Available exclusively for iPhone running iOS 16.0 or later. Released March 2026 with ongoing stability enhancements and achievement additions. The March update resolved score data saving issues and improved run consistency.