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About FLATHEAD
Flathead is a tense, single‑player guessing game where you pull a lever, see a number, and wager whether the next number will be higher or lower. Correct guesses award points while a looming terror approaches, adding pressure as a timer counts down.
The game is built for quick, replayable sessions. You can use tools to slow the terror, earn point multipliers, and try your luck with a wheel, all wrapped in a gritty analog‑horror aesthetic.
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Core Loop
Each round begins with pulling a lever to reveal a number. You then guess if the following number will be higher or lower; a correct guess grants points and lets you continue the round.
A timer runs while a nightmarish terror grinds its teeth and inches closer, creating a sense of urgency that encourages rapid decision‑making.
- Watch the timer; faster ticks mean less time to consider odds.
- Focus on each guess individually rather than trying to predict long sequences.
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Tools
Flathead provides a variety of tools that can be activated to slow the approaching terror, giving you extra moments to make guesses.
Each tool introduces a unique modifier that can affect the odds of your guesses or the amount of points you receive.
- Try each tool in separate short runs to see how much extra time it provides.
- Observe how different modifiers change the difficulty of guessing higher or lower.
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Point Multipliers
When you maintain a streak of correct guesses, the game offers multipliers that increase the value of each subsequent correct guess.
Higher multipliers raise the potential point gain, but the risk remains that a wrong guess carries consequences.
- Monitor the multiplier level before deciding to keep guessing.
- Consider banking points once the multiplier reaches a level that feels risky.
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Wheel of Fate
Flathead includes a wheel that you can spin to influence your odds or point outcomes, adding an element of chance to each session.
The wheel’s results are described as “luck or doom,” indicating that outcomes can be beneficial or detrimental.
- Spin the wheel when you feel confident in your current streak.
- Observe the wheel’s impact over several runs to gauge its typical effect.
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Atmosphere
The game delivers an unsettling analog‑horror atmosphere, with grinding teeth and clacking footsteps that grow louder as the terror approaches.
This gritty aesthetic reinforces the feeling of being strapped to a machine, making each decision feel weighty and urgent.
- Play in a quiet room to hear the growing audio cues.
- Allow the visual style to inform your sense of urgency.
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