/**** 
* Plugins
****/ 
var tween = LK.import("@upit/tween.v1");

/**** 
* Classes
****/ 
var Ball = Container.expand(function (color) {
	var self = Container.call(this);
	self.color = color;
	self.ballColors = ['red', 'blue', 'green', 'yellow', 'purple', 'orange'];
	self.isSpecial = false;
	self.specialType = null; // 'explosive', 'freeze', 'rapid', 'white_freeze', 'black_destroyer'
	var ballGraphics = self.attachAsset('ball_' + color, {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.5
	});
	// Check for special ball types based on color
	if (color === 'white') {
		self.isSpecial = true;
		self.specialType = 'white_freeze';
		ballGraphics.alpha = 0.9;
		ballGraphics.scaleX = 1.15;
		ballGraphics.scaleY = 1.15;
		// Add pulsing effect for white balls
		var _pulseEffect = function pulseEffect() {
			tween(ballGraphics, {
				scaleX: 1.3,
				scaleY: 1.3
			}, {
				duration: 600,
				easing: tween.easeInOut,
				onFinish: function onFinish() {
					tween(ballGraphics, {
						scaleX: 1.15,
						scaleY: 1.15
					}, {
						duration: 600,
						easing: tween.easeInOut,
						onFinish: _pulseEffect
					});
				}
			});
		};
		_pulseEffect();
	} else if (color === 'fire') {
		self.isSpecial = true;
		self.specialType = 'fire_blast';
		ballGraphics.alpha = 0.9;
		ballGraphics.scaleX = 1.2;
		ballGraphics.scaleY = 1.2;
		ballGraphics.tint = 0xFF4500;
		// Add intense pulsing effect for fire balls
		var _pulseEffect = function pulseEffect() {
			tween(ballGraphics, {
				scaleX: 1.4,
				scaleY: 1.4,
				tint: 0xFF0000
			}, {
				duration: 400,
				easing: tween.easeInOut,
				onFinish: function onFinish() {
					tween(ballGraphics, {
						scaleX: 1.2,
						scaleY: 1.2,
						tint: 0xFF4500
					}, {
						duration: 400,
						easing: tween.easeInOut,
						onFinish: _pulseEffect
					});
				}
			});
		};
		_pulseEffect();
	} else {
		// 5% chance for special balls on regular colors
		if (Math.random() < 0.05) {
			// Start pulsing animation
			var _pulseEffect = function pulseEffect() {
				tween(ballGraphics, {
					scaleX: 1.3,
					scaleY: 1.3
				}, {
					duration: 600,
					easing: tween.easeInOut,
					onFinish: function onFinish() {
						tween(ballGraphics, {
							scaleX: 1.15,
							scaleY: 1.15
						}, {
							duration: 600,
							easing: tween.easeInOut,
							onFinish: _pulseEffect
						});
					}
				});
			};
			self.isSpecial = true;
			var specials = ['explosive', 'freeze', 'rapid'];
			self.specialType = specials[Math.floor(Math.random() * specials.length)];
			ballGraphics.alpha = 0.9;
			// Add glow effect for special balls
			ballGraphics.scaleX = 1.15;
			ballGraphics.scaleY = 1.15;
			// Add pulsing effect
			if (self.specialType === 'explosive') {
				ballGraphics.tint = 0xFF4500;
			} else if (self.specialType === 'freeze') {
				ballGraphics.tint = 0x00FFFF;
			} else if (self.specialType === 'rapid') {
				ballGraphics.tint = 0xFFFF00;
			}
			_pulseEffect();
		}
	}
	self.trackPosition = 0;
	self.trackX = 0;
	self.trackY = 0;
	self.isMoving = false;
	return self;
});
var ChainBall = Ball.expand(function (color) {
	var self = Ball.call(this, color);
	self.chainIndex = 0;
	self.targetX = 0;
	self.targetY = 0;
	self.update = function () {
		if (self.isMoving) {
			// Smooth movement towards target position
			var dx = self.targetX - self.x;
			var dy = self.targetY - self.y;
			self.x += dx * 0.3;
			self.y += dy * 0.3;
			if (Math.abs(dx) < 1 && Math.abs(dy) < 1) {
				self.isMoving = false;
				self.x = self.targetX;
				self.y = self.targetY;
			}
		}
	};
	return self;
});
var Shooter = Container.expand(function () {
	var self = Container.call(this);
	// Create howitzer base (larger and more prominent)
	var shooterBase = self.attachAsset('shooter', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.5,
		scaleX: 2.0,
		scaleY: 1.8
	});
	shooterBase.tint = 0x4a4a4a; // Darker military color
	// Add cannon barrel (longer and thicker for howitzer look)
	var barrel = self.attachAsset('track', {
		anchorX: 0,
		anchorY: 0.5,
		scaleX: 8,
		scaleY: 2.5,
		x: 0,
		y: 0
	});
	barrel.tint = 0x2a2a2a; // Very dark barrel color
	// Add muzzle brake at end of barrel
	var muzzleBrake = self.attachAsset('track', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.5,
		scaleX: 1.2,
		scaleY: 3.0,
		x: barrel.width * barrel.scaleX * 0.95,
		y: 0
	});
	muzzleBrake.tint = 0x1a1a1a; // Almost black for muzzle brake
	self.angle = 0;
	self.currentBall = null;
	self.nextBall = null;
	self.rapidFire = false;
	self.rapidFireTimer = 0;
	self.shootCooldown = 0;
	self.loadBall = function () {
		if (self.currentBall) {
			self.currentBall.destroy();
		}
		self.currentBall = self.nextBall;
		if (self.currentBall) {
			self.currentBall.x = 0;
			self.currentBall.y = -40;
			self.addChild(self.currentBall);
			// Add pulsing and shining animation to current ball
			var _pulseCurrentBall = function pulseCurrentBall() {
				if (self.currentBall && self.currentBall.parent) {
					tween(self.currentBall, {
						scaleX: 1.2,
						scaleY: 1.2
					}, {
						duration: 800,
						easing: tween.easeInOut,
						onFinish: function onFinish() {
							if (self.currentBall && self.currentBall.parent) {
								tween(self.currentBall, {
									scaleX: 1.0,
									scaleY: 1.0
								}, {
									duration: 800,
									easing: tween.easeInOut,
									onFinish: _pulseCurrentBall
								});
							}
						}
					});
				}
			};
			_pulseCurrentBall();
			// Add shining effect with alpha animation
			var _shineCurrentBall = function shineCurrentBall() {
				if (self.currentBall && self.currentBall.parent) {
					tween(self.currentBall, {
						alpha: 0.7
					}, {
						duration: 600,
						easing: tween.easeInOut,
						onFinish: function onFinish() {
							if (self.currentBall && self.currentBall.parent) {
								tween(self.currentBall, {
									alpha: 1.0
								}, {
									duration: 600,
									easing: tween.easeInOut,
									onFinish: _shineCurrentBall
								});
							}
						}
					});
				}
			};
			_shineCurrentBall();
		}
		// Generate next ball
		var colors = ['red', 'blue', 'green', 'yellow', 'purple'];
		var randomColor;
		// Check if it's time for a special ball (every 10 shots)
		if (shotCounter > 0 && shotCounter % 10 === 0) {
			// Randomly choose between white freeze ball or fire blast ball
			if (Math.random() < 0.5) {
				randomColor = 'white'; // White freeze ball
			} else {
				randomColor = 'fire'; // Fire blast ball
			}
		} else {
			randomColor = colors[Math.floor(Math.random() * colors.length)];
		}
		self.nextBall = new Ball(randomColor);
	};
	self.aimAt = function (x, y) {
		var dx = x - self.x;
		var dy = y - self.y;
		self.angle = Math.atan2(dy, dx);
		self.rotation = self.angle;
	};
	self.shoot = function () {
		if (self.shootCooldown > 0 || !self.currentBall) return null;
		var ball = self.currentBall;
		self.removeChild(ball);
		// Set ball velocity
		var speed = 8;
		ball.vx = Math.cos(self.angle) * speed;
		ball.vy = Math.sin(self.angle) * speed;
		ball.x = self.x;
		ball.y = self.y;
		// Increment shot counter
		shotCounter++;
		self.loadBall();
		// Create optimized fire effect only if under limit
		if (activeFireEffects.length < maxFireEffects) {
			var fireEffect = getFireEffect();
			game.addChild(fireEffect);
			activeFireEffects.push(fireEffect);
			// Position fire effect at the end of the barrel
			var barrelEndX = self.x + Math.cos(self.angle) * 120;
			var barrelEndY = self.y + Math.sin(self.angle) * 120;
			fireEffect.x = barrelEndX;
			fireEffect.y = barrelEndY;
			fireEffect.rotation = self.angle;
			// Animate fire effect - expand and fade out quickly
			tween(fireEffect, {
				scaleX: 1.5,
				scaleY: 1.5,
				alpha: 0
			}, {
				duration: 150,
				easing: tween.easeOut,
				onFinish: function onFinish() {
					returnFireEffect(fireEffect);
				}
			});
		}
		// Set cooldown
		self.shootCooldown = self.rapidFire ? 10 : 20;
		// Play shoot sound immediately
		try {
			LK.getSound('shoot').play();
		} catch (e) {
			console.log('Sound play error:', e);
		}
		return ball;
	};
	self.update = function () {
		if (self.shootCooldown > 0) {
			self.shootCooldown--;
		}
		if (self.rapidFire) {
			self.rapidFireTimer--;
			if (self.rapidFireTimer <= 0) {
				self.rapidFire = false;
				// Remove glow effect
				tween.stop(self, {
					tint: true
				});
				self.tint = 0xFFFFFF;
			} else {
				// Maintain glow effect
				if (self.tint === 0xFFFFFF) {
					tween(self, {
						tint: 0xFFFF88
					}, {
						duration: 200,
						easing: tween.easeInOut
					});
				}
			}
		}
	};
	return self;
});

/**** 
* Initialize Game
****/ 
var game = new LK.Game({
	backgroundColor: 0x0a0a1a
});

/**** 
* Game Code
****/ 
// Fire effect pool management
function getFireEffect() {
	var fireEffect;
	if (fireEffectPool.length > 0) {
		fireEffect = fireEffectPool.pop();
		fireEffect.alpha = 0.9;
		fireEffect.scaleX = 0.8;
		fireEffect.scaleY = 0.8;
		tween.stop(fireEffect); // Stop any ongoing animations
	} else {
		fireEffect = LK.getAsset('fire_effect', {
			anchorX: 0.5,
			anchorY: 0.5
		});
	}
	return fireEffect;
}
function returnFireEffect(fireEffect) {
	if (fireEffect && fireEffect.parent) {
		fireEffect.parent.removeChild(fireEffect);
	}
	var index = activeFireEffects.indexOf(fireEffect);
	if (index > -1) {
		activeFireEffects.splice(index, 1);
	}
	if (fireEffectPool.length < 10) {
		// Limit pool size
		fireEffectPool.push(fireEffect);
	}
}
// Create dynamic space background with shooting stars
function createSpaceBackground() {
	// Create complex starfield with realistic star colors and sizes (no colored squares)
	var starColors = [0xFFFFFF, 0xFFE4B5, 0xFFB347, 0x87CEEB, 0xF0F8FF, 0xFFF8DC];
	var starSizes = [0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 1.8, 2.5, 3.2];
	for (var layer = 0; layer < 5; layer++) {
		var numStars = layer === 0 ? 200 : layer === 1 ? 150 : layer === 2 ? 100 : layer === 3 ? 60 : 30;
		var baseAlpha = layer === 0 ? 0.2 : layer === 1 ? 0.4 : layer === 2 ? 0.6 : layer === 3 ? 0.8 : 1.0;
		for (var i = 0; i < numStars; i++) {
			var starSize = starSizes[Math.floor(Math.random() * starSizes.length)];
			var star = game.addChild(LK.getAsset('track', {
				anchorX: 0.5,
				anchorY: 0.5,
				scaleX: starSize * 0.1,
				scaleY: starSize * 0.1
			}));
			star.x = Math.random() * 2048;
			star.y = Math.random() * 2732;
			star.alpha = baseAlpha + Math.random() * 0.3;
			star.tint = starColors[Math.floor(Math.random() * starColors.length)];
			// Add realistic twinkling based on star size and distance
			if (layer >= 2 && Math.random() < 0.4) {
				var twinkleDelay = Math.random() * 3000;
				LK.setTimeout(function () {
					var _twinkleEffect = function twinkleEffect() {
						if (star && star.parent) {
							tween(star, {
								alpha: star.alpha * 0.2
							}, {
								duration: 1000 + Math.random() * 800,
								easing: tween.easeInOut,
								onFinish: function onFinish() {
									if (star && star.parent) {
										tween(star, {
											alpha: baseAlpha + Math.random() * 0.3
										}, {
											duration: 1000 + Math.random() * 800,
											easing: tween.easeInOut,
											onFinish: _twinkleEffect
										});
									}
								}
							});
						}
					};
					_twinkleEffect();
				}, twinkleDelay);
			}
		}
	}
	// Create animated cosmic dust clouds with ellipse shapes only
	for (var i = 0; i < 12; i++) {
		var dust = game.addChild(LK.getAsset('hole', {
			anchorX: 0.5,
			anchorY: 0.5,
			scaleX: 2 + Math.random() * 3,
			scaleY: 1 + Math.random() * 2
		}));
		dust.x = Math.random() * 2048;
		dust.y = Math.random() * 2732;
		dust.alpha = 0.03 + Math.random() * 0.05;
		dust.rotation = Math.random() * Math.PI * 2;
		// Realistic dust cloud colors
		var dustColors = [0x4B0082, 0x800080, 0x8B008B, 0x9400D3, 0x1E90FF, 0x00CED1, 0x483D8B];
		dust.tint = dustColors[Math.floor(Math.random() * dustColors.length)];
		// Add slow rotation animation
		var rotationSpeed = (Math.random() - 0.5) * 0.001;
		var dustRotation = dust.rotation;
		var _dustRotate = function dustRotate() {
			if (dust && dust.parent) {
				dustRotation += rotationSpeed;
				dust.rotation = dustRotation;
				LK.setTimeout(_dustRotate, 50);
			}
		};
		_dustRotate();
	}
	// Add some brighter nebula formations with ellipse shapes
	for (var i = 0; i < 6; i++) {
		var nebula = game.addChild(LK.getAsset('hole', {
			anchorX: 0.5,
			anchorY: 0.5,
			scaleX: 4 + Math.random() * 5,
			scaleY: 3 + Math.random() * 4
		}));
		nebula.x = Math.random() * 2048;
		nebula.y = Math.random() * 2732;
		nebula.alpha = 0.08 + Math.random() * 0.12;
		nebula.rotation = Math.random() * Math.PI * 2;
		// More vibrant nebula colors
		var nebulaColors = [0xFF1493, 0x00FA9A, 0xFF4500, 0x9370DB, 0x00CED1, 0xFF69B4];
		nebula.tint = nebulaColors[Math.floor(Math.random() * nebulaColors.length)];
		// Add gentle pulsing effect
		var pulseDelay = Math.random() * 4000;
		LK.setTimeout(function () {
			var _nebulaEffect = function nebulaEffect() {
				if (nebula && nebula.parent) {
					tween(nebula, {
						alpha: nebula.alpha * 0.5,
						scaleX: nebula.scaleX * 1.1,
						scaleY: nebula.scaleY * 1.1
					}, {
						duration: 2000 + Math.random() * 1000,
						easing: tween.easeInOut,
						onFinish: function onFinish() {
							if (nebula && nebula.parent) {
								tween(nebula, {
									alpha: 0.08 + Math.random() * 0.12,
									scaleX: 4 + Math.random() * 5,
									scaleY: 3 + Math.random() * 4
								}, {
									duration: 2000 + Math.random() * 1000,
									easing: tween.easeInOut,
									onFinish: _nebulaEffect
								});
							}
						}
					});
				}
			};
			_nebulaEffect();
		}, pulseDelay);
	}
}
// Initialize space background
createSpaceBackground();
// Create shooting star function
function createShootingStar() {
	var shootingStar = game.addChild(LK.getAsset('track', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.5,
		scaleX: 0.3,
		scaleY: 0.1
	}));
	// Random starting position from top or sides
	var startSide = Math.floor(Math.random() * 3); // 0 = top, 1 = left, 2 = right
	if (startSide === 0) {
		shootingStar.x = Math.random() * 2048;
		shootingStar.y = -50;
	} else if (startSide === 1) {
		shootingStar.x = -50;
		shootingStar.y = Math.random() * 1500;
	} else {
		shootingStar.x = 2098;
		shootingStar.y = Math.random() * 1500;
	}
	// Set shooting star properties
	shootingStar.alpha = 0.8;
	shootingStar.tint = 0xFFFFFF;
	shootingStar.rotation = Math.random() * Math.PI * 2;
	// Create trail effect with multiple small stars
	var trailStars = [];
	for (var i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
		var trailStar = game.addChild(LK.getAsset('track', {
			anchorX: 0.5,
			anchorY: 0.5,
			scaleX: 0.1 - i * 0.015,
			scaleY: 0.05 - i * 0.008
		}));
		trailStar.x = shootingStar.x;
		trailStar.y = shootingStar.y;
		trailStar.alpha = 0.6 - i * 0.1;
		trailStar.tint = 0xFFFFFF;
		trailStar.rotation = shootingStar.rotation;
		trailStars.push(trailStar);
	}
	// Calculate movement direction
	var targetX = Math.random() * 2048;
	var targetY = 2732 + 200;
	var deltaX = targetX - shootingStar.x;
	var deltaY = targetY - shootingStar.y;
	var distance = Math.sqrt(deltaX * deltaX + deltaY * deltaY);
	var speed = 15 + Math.random() * 10;
	var vx = deltaX / distance * speed;
	var vy = deltaY / distance * speed;
	// Animate shooting star
	var _moveShootingStar = function moveShootingStar() {
		if (shootingStar && shootingStar.parent) {
			shootingStar.x += vx;
			shootingStar.y += vy;
			// Update trail positions
			for (var i = trailStars.length - 1; i > 0; i--) {
				if (trailStars[i] && trailStars[i].parent) {
					trailStars[i].x = trailStars[i - 1].x;
					trailStars[i].y = trailStars[i - 1].y;
				}
			}
			if (trailStars[0] && trailStars[0].parent) {
				trailStars[0].x = shootingStar.x;
				trailStars[0].y = shootingStar.y;
			}
			// Check if off screen
			if (shootingStar.x < -100 || shootingStar.x > 2148 || shootingStar.y > 2832) {
				shootingStar.destroy();
				for (var i = 0; i < trailStars.length; i++) {
					if (trailStars[i] && trailStars[i].parent) {
						trailStars[i].destroy();
					}
				}
				return;
			}
			LK.setTimeout(_moveShootingStar, 16);
		}
	};
	_moveShootingStar();
}
// Start shooting star timer (every 10 seconds)
var shootingStarTimer = LK.setInterval(createShootingStar, 10000);
// Game variables
var chain = [];
var flyingBalls = [];
var shooter;
var trackPoints = [];
var chainSpeed = 0.0003; // Further decreased normal chain speed
var normalChainSpeed = 0.0003; // Store normal speed
var fastChainSpeed = 0.002; // Fast chain speed - slower than before
var veryFastChainSpeed = 0.006; // Very fast chain speed - slower than before
var speedLevel = 0; // 0 = normal, 1 = fast, 2 = very fast
var chainFrozen = false;
var freezeTimer = 0;
var freezeCountdownDisplay = null;
var level = 1;
var gameWon = false;
var gameLost = false;
// Score multiplier system
var scoreMultipliers = [1.0, 1.5, 2.0]; // normal, fast, very fast
var pointsDisplays = []; // Array to track active point displays
var shotCounter = 0; // Counter to track shots fired
// Fire effect optimization
var fireEffectPool = []; // Pool of reusable fire effects
var activeFireEffects = []; // Currently active fire effects
var maxFireEffects = 3; // Maximum concurrent fire effects
// Create vortex track path
function createTrackPath() {
	trackPoints = [];
	var centerX = 1024;
	var centerY = 1366;
	var holeX = 1024;
	var holeY = 1200; // Hole position - closer to shooter
	var segments = 1500; // Longer track for better gameplay
	// Create single swirling path towards the hole - starts from outside and spirals inward in one continuous motion
	for (var i = 0; i < segments; i++) {
		var progress = i / segments;
		// Single spiral angle - creates one continuous swirl towards center
		var spiralAngle = progress * Math.PI * 6; // 3 full rotations for longer swirling path
		// Radius decreases linearly for smooth inward movement
		var baseRadius = 1000 * (1 - progress); // Linear decrease for steady approach to center
		// Add gentle wave motion for swirling effect
		var waveMotion = Math.sin(progress * Math.PI * 12) * (60 * (1 - progress)); // Gentle swirling motion
		var currentRadius = baseRadius + waveMotion;
		// Ensure minimum radius for playability at center
		currentRadius = Math.max(currentRadius, 40);
		// Calculate position on spiral path - interpolate towards hole position
		var spiralX = centerX + Math.cos(spiralAngle) * currentRadius;
		var spiralY = centerY + Math.sin(spiralAngle) * currentRadius;
		// Gradually move towards hole position in final segment
		var holeProgress = Math.max(0, (progress - 0.9) / 0.1); // Last 10% of track moves to hole
		var x = spiralX + (holeX - spiralX) * holeProgress;
		var y = spiralY + (holeY - spiralY) * holeProgress;
		// Ensure the path stays within screen bounds with padding
		x = Math.max(150, Math.min(1898, x));
		y = Math.max(300, Math.min(2600, y));
		trackPoints.push({
			x: x,
			y: y
		});
	}
	// Create visual track markers with vortex effect
	for (var i = 0; i < trackPoints.length; i += 6) {
		var trackMarker = game.addChild(LK.getAsset('track', {
			anchorX: 0.5,
			anchorY: 0.5
		}));
		trackMarker.x = trackPoints[i].x;
		trackMarker.y = trackPoints[i].y;
		trackMarker.alpha = 0.3 + i / trackPoints.length * 0.3; // Fade in towards center
		// Scale markers smaller as they approach center for vortex effect
		var scaleProgress = i / trackPoints.length;
		trackMarker.scaleX = 0.5 + (1 - scaleProgress) * 0.5;
		trackMarker.scaleY = 0.5 + (1 - scaleProgress) * 0.5;
	}
}
// Create hole at end of track
var hole = game.addChild(LK.getAsset('hole', {
	anchorX: 0.5,
	anchorY: 0.5
}));
// Create shooter
shooter = game.addChild(new Shooter());
shooter.x = 1024; // Center of screen horizontally (2048/2 = 1024)
shooter.y = 1366; // Position near the center hole
// Initialize first balls
shooter.loadBall();
shooter.loadBall();
// Create initial chain
function createChain() {
	chain = [];
	var chainLength = 15 + level * 5;
	var colors = ['red', 'blue', 'green', 'yellow', 'purple'];
	var ballSpacing = 50; // Space between balls - balls touch each other
	var trackSpacing = 5.0; // Increased track position spacing to prevent overlap
	// Ensure better color distribution by cycling through colors
	for (var i = 0; i < chainLength; i++) {
		// Use a mix of sequential and random distribution
		var colorIndex;
		if (i % 8 < 5) {
			// First 5 of every 8 balls use sequential colors
			colorIndex = i % colors.length;
		} else {
			// Last 3 of every 8 balls use random colors
			colorIndex = Math.floor(Math.random() * colors.length);
		}
		var color = colors[colorIndex];
		var ball = game.addChild(new ChainBall(color));
		ball.chainIndex = i;
		// Initialize track position with consistent spacing for vortex
		ball.trackPosition = i * 7.0; // Use consistent spacing to prevent overlap
		// Position ball immediately on track
		positionBallOnTrack(ball, ball.trackPosition);
		chain.push(ball);
	}
}
// Position ball on track
function positionBallOnTrack(ball, trackPosition) {
	if (trackPosition >= trackPoints.length || trackPoints.length === 0) {
		if (trackPoints.length > 0) {
			ball.x = trackPoints[trackPoints.length - 1].x;
			ball.y = trackPoints[trackPoints.length - 1].y;
		} else {
			ball.x = 1024;
			ball.y = 1366;
		}
		return;
	}
	var pointIndex = Math.floor(Math.max(0, trackPosition));
	var nextIndex = Math.min(pointIndex + 1, trackPoints.length - 1);
	var t = trackPosition - pointIndex;
	var point1 = trackPoints[pointIndex];
	var point2 = trackPoints[nextIndex];
	// Add safety check for undefined points
	if (!point1 || !point2) {
		ball.x = 1024;
		ball.y = 1366;
		ball.isMoving = false;
		return;
	}
	// Calculate position with anti-overlap adjustment near the hole
	var baseX = point1.x + (point2.x - point1.x) * t;
	var baseY = point1.y + (point2.y - point1.y) * t;
	// Apply spacing adjustment to prevent overlap near hole
	var progressToHole = trackPosition / trackPoints.length;
	if (progressToHole > 0.8) {
		// Near the hole (last 20% of track)
		// Add slight offset based on ball's chain position to prevent stacking
		var offsetAngle = ball.chainIndex * 0.3; // Small angular offset per ball
		var offsetRadius = 15 * (progressToHole - 0.8) * 5; // Increase offset near hole
		baseX += Math.cos(offsetAngle) * offsetRadius;
		baseY += Math.sin(offsetAngle) * offsetRadius;
	}
	ball.targetX = baseX;
	ball.targetY = baseY;
	ball.isMoving = true;
}
// Update chain positions
function updateChain() {
	if (chainFrozen) {
		freezeTimer--;
		// Update freeze countdown display
		if (freezeCountdownDisplay) {
			var secondsLeft = Math.ceil(freezeTimer / 60);
			freezeCountdownDisplay.setText('FROZEN: ' + secondsLeft);
			// Add pulsing effect each second
			if (freezeTimer % 60 === 0) {
				tween(freezeCountdownDisplay, {
					scaleX: 1.3,
					scaleY: 1.3
				}, {
					duration: 200,
					easing: tween.easeOut,
					onFinish: function onFinish() {
						if (freezeCountdownDisplay) {
							tween(freezeCountdownDisplay, {
								scaleX: 1.0,
								scaleY: 1.0
							}, {
								duration: 200,
								easing: tween.easeIn
							});
						}
					}
				});
			}
		}
		if (freezeTimer <= 0) {
			chainFrozen = false;
			// Remove countdown display
			if (freezeCountdownDisplay) {
				freezeCountdownDisplay.destroy();
				freezeCountdownDisplay = null;
			}
			// Remove ice tint from all chain balls
			for (var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++) {
				var chainBall = chain[i];
				tween(chainBall, {
					tint: 0xFFFFFF
				}, {
					duration: 300
				});
			}
		}
		return;
	}
	// Move all balls forward and maintain equal spacing for vortex
	var trackSpacing = 7.0; // Increased spacing to prevent overlap, especially near hole
	for (var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++) {
		var ball = chain[i];
		// Move chain forward in vortex pattern
		ball.trackPosition += chainSpeed;
		// Check if reached hole (vortex center)
		if (ball.trackPosition >= trackPoints.length - 1) {
			gameLost = true;
			LK.showGameOver();
			return;
		}
	}
	// Maintain equal spacing between balls for vortex movement
	for (var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++) {
		var ball = chain[i];
		// Ensure proper spacing from previous ball
		if (i > 0) {
			var previousBall = chain[i - 1];
			var expectedPosition = previousBall.trackPosition + trackSpacing;
			// Enforce minimum spacing to prevent overlap
			ball.trackPosition = Math.max(ball.trackPosition, expectedPosition);
		}
		positionBallOnTrack(ball, ball.trackPosition);
	}
}
// Check for matches
function checkMatches() {
	var matches = [];
	var currentColor = null;
	var currentMatch = [];
	// First, ensure all balls are positioned correctly on the track
	for (var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++) {
		var ball = chain[i];
		positionBallOnTrack(ball, ball.trackPosition);
	}
	// Check for consecutive balls of the same color
	for (var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++) {
		var ball = chain[i];
		if (ball.color === currentColor) {
			currentMatch.push(ball);
		} else {
			if (currentMatch.length >= 3) {
				matches.push(currentMatch.slice());
			}
			currentColor = ball.color;
			currentMatch = [ball];
		}
	}
	// Check last group
	if (currentMatch.length >= 3) {
		matches.push(currentMatch.slice());
	}
	// Remove matches
	for (var m = 0; m < matches.length; m++) {
		var match = matches[m];
		var baseScore = match.length * 10;
		var multiplier = scoreMultipliers[speedLevel];
		var score = Math.floor(baseScore * multiplier);
		// Calculate display position (center of the match)
		var displayX = 0;
		var displayY = 0;
		for (var b = 0; b < match.length; b++) {
			displayX += match[b].x;
			displayY += match[b].y;
		}
		displayX /= match.length;
		displayY /= match.length;
		// Display flashing points
		displayPoints(score, displayX, displayY);
		// Check for special balls
		for (var b = 0; b < match.length; b++) {
			var ball = match[b];
			if (ball.isSpecial) {
				handleSpecialBall(ball);
			}
		}
		// Store the first index of the match to know where the gap starts
		var firstMatchIndex = chain.indexOf(match[0]);
		var trackSpacing = 7.0; // Increased spacing to prevent overlap
		var gapSize = match.length * trackSpacing; // Calculate gap size based on track spacing
		// Remove matched balls
		for (var b = 0; b < match.length; b++) {
			var ball = match[b];
			var index = chain.indexOf(ball);
			if (index > -1) {
				chain.splice(index, 1);
				ball.destroy();
			}
		}
		// Close the gap by moving all balls after the removed section forward
		for (var i = firstMatchIndex; i < chain.length; i++) {
			var ball = chain[i];
			// Move the ball's track position forward to close the gap
			ball.trackPosition -= gapSize;
		}
		// Re-space all balls to maintain equal intervals after gap closing
		for (var i = 1; i < chain.length; i++) {
			var previousBall = chain[i - 1];
			var currentBall = chain[i];
			var expectedPosition = previousBall.trackPosition + trackSpacing;
			// Enforce minimum spacing to prevent overlap
			currentBall.trackPosition = Math.max(currentBall.trackPosition, expectedPosition);
			// Position the ball immediately to detect matches faster
			positionBallOnTrack(currentBall, currentBall.trackPosition);
			// Animate the ball to its new position smoothly
			tween(currentBall, {
				x: currentBall.targetX,
				y: currentBall.targetY
			}, {
				duration: 200,
				// Faster animation for quicker match detection
				easing: tween.easeOut
			});
		}
		LK.setScore(LK.getScore() + score);
		LK.getSound('match').play();
		// Pull chain back slightly when balls are removed
		chainSpeed = Math.max(0.5, chainSpeed - 0.1);
	}
	// Always check for new matches after gap closure, regardless of previous matches
	// This ensures balls disappear when they touch each other after gap closure
	if (matches.length > 0) {
		// After removing matches and closing gaps, check for new matches that may have formed
		// Use a timeout to allow animations to settle before checking
		LK.setTimeout(function () {
			checkMatches();
		}, 50); // Reduced timeout for faster response
	} else {
		// Even if no matches were found initially, check again after any repositioning
		// This handles cases where balls of the same color touch after repositioning
		var hasRepositioned = false;
		for (var i = 1; i < chain.length; i++) {
			var prevBall = chain[i - 1];
			var currBall = chain[i];
			if (prevBall.color === currBall.color) {
				// Check if these balls are close enough to be considered touching
				var distance = Math.sqrt(Math.pow(currBall.x - prevBall.x, 2) + Math.pow(currBall.y - prevBall.y, 2));
				if (distance < 60) {
					// Balls are touching
					hasRepositioned = true;
					break;
				}
			}
		}
		if (hasRepositioned) {
			LK.setTimeout(function () {
				checkMatches();
			}, 50);
		}
	}
	// Check win condition
	if (chain.length === 0) {
		gameWon = true;
		level++;
		LK.showYouWin();
	}
}
// Display flashing points
function displayPoints(points, x, y) {
	var pointsText = new Text2('+' + points, {
		size: 80,
		fill: 0xFFFF00
	});
	pointsText.anchor.set(0.5, 0.5);
	pointsText.x = x;
	pointsText.y = y;
	pointsText.alpha = 1.0;
	pointsText.scaleX = 0.5;
	pointsText.scaleY = 0.5;
	game.addChild(pointsText);
	pointsDisplays.push(pointsText);
	// Animate the points display
	tween(pointsText, {
		scaleX: 1.2,
		scaleY: 1.2,
		y: y - 100
	}, {
		duration: 800,
		easing: tween.easeOut,
		onFinish: function onFinish() {
			tween(pointsText, {
				alpha: 0,
				scaleX: 0.8,
				scaleY: 0.8
			}, {
				duration: 400,
				easing: tween.easeIn,
				onFinish: function onFinish() {
					pointsText.destroy();
					var index = pointsDisplays.indexOf(pointsText);
					if (index > -1) {
						pointsDisplays.splice(index, 1);
					}
				}
			});
		}
	});
}
// Handle special ball effects
function handleSpecialBall(ball) {
	if (ball.specialType === 'explosive') {
		var _shakeEffect = function shakeEffect() {
			if (shakeTimer < shakeDuration) {
				game.x = originalX + (Math.random() - 0.5) * shakeIntensity;
				game.y = originalY + (Math.random() - 0.5) * shakeIntensity;
				shakeTimer += 16;
				LK.setTimeout(_shakeEffect, 16);
			} else {
				game.x = originalX;
				game.y = originalY;
			}
		};
		// Remove nearby balls
		var explosionRadius = 3;
		var ballIndex = chain.indexOf(ball);
		var toRemove = [];
		for (var i = Math.max(0, ballIndex - explosionRadius); i < Math.min(chain.length, ballIndex + explosionRadius + 1); i++) {
			if (chain[i] !== ball) {
				toRemove.push(chain[i]);
			}
		}
		for (var i = 0; i < toRemove.length; i++) {
			var index = chain.indexOf(toRemove[i]);
			if (index > -1) {
				chain.splice(index, 1);
				toRemove[i].destroy();
			}
		}
		LK.effects.flashScreen(0xff8000, 300);
		// Add screen shake effect
		var originalX = game.x;
		var originalY = game.y;
		var shakeIntensity = 10;
		var shakeDuration = 300;
		var shakeTimer = 0;
		_shakeEffect();
	} else if (ball.specialType === 'freeze') {
		chainFrozen = true;
		freezeTimer = 180; // 3 seconds at 60fps
		LK.effects.flashScreen(0x00ffff, 500);
		// Add ice tint to all chain balls
		for (var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++) {
			var chainBall = chain[i];
			tween(chainBall, {
				tint: 0x88DDFF
			}, {
				duration: 300
			});
		}
	} else if (ball.specialType === 'rapid') {
		shooter.rapidFire = true;
		shooter.rapidFireTimer = 300; // 5 seconds at 60fps
		LK.effects.flashScreen(0xffff00, 200);
	} else if (ball.specialType === 'white_freeze') {
		chainFrozen = true;
		freezeTimer = 120; // 2 seconds at 60fps
		LK.effects.flashScreen(0xffffff, 500);
		// Create freeze countdown display
		if (freezeCountdownDisplay) {
			freezeCountdownDisplay.destroy();
		}
		freezeCountdownDisplay = new Text2('FROZEN: 2', {
			size: 150,
			fill: 0x00FFFF
		});
		freezeCountdownDisplay.anchor.set(0.5, 0.5);
		LK.gui.center.addChild(freezeCountdownDisplay);
		// Add pulsing animation to the countdown display
		tween(freezeCountdownDisplay, {
			scaleX: 1.2,
			scaleY: 1.2
		}, {
			duration: 300,
			easing: tween.easeInOut,
			onFinish: function onFinish() {
				tween(freezeCountdownDisplay, {
					scaleX: 1.0,
					scaleY: 1.0
				}, {
					duration: 300,
					easing: tween.easeInOut
				});
			}
		});
		// Add ice tint to all chain balls
		for (var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++) {
			var chainBall = chain[i];
			tween(chainBall, {
				tint: 0x88DDFF
			}, {
				duration: 300
			});
		}
	} else if (ball.specialType === 'fire_blast') {
		// Fire blast effect - explode 3 balls on each side
		var ballIndex = chain.indexOf(ball);
		var blastRadius = 3;
		var toRemove = [];
		// Get 3 balls to the left and 3 balls to the right
		for (var i = Math.max(0, ballIndex - blastRadius); i < Math.min(chain.length, ballIndex + blastRadius + 1); i++) {
			if (chain[i] !== ball) {
				toRemove.push(chain[i]);
			}
		}
		// Store the first index of the blast to know where the gap starts
		var firstBlastIndex = Math.max(0, ballIndex - blastRadius);
		var trackSpacing = 7.0; // Track spacing to prevent overlap
		var gapSize = toRemove.length * trackSpacing; // Calculate gap size based on track spacing
		// Remove blasted balls
		for (var i = 0; i < toRemove.length; i++) {
			var index = chain.indexOf(toRemove[i]);
			if (index > -1) {
				chain.splice(index, 1);
				toRemove[i].destroy();
			}
		}
		// Close the gap by moving all balls after the removed section forward
		for (var i = firstBlastIndex; i < chain.length; i++) {
			var ball = chain[i];
			// Add safety check for undefined trackPosition
			if (ball && ball.trackPosition !== undefined) {
				// Move the ball's track position forward to close the gap
				ball.trackPosition -= gapSize;
			}
		}
		// Re-space all balls to maintain equal intervals after gap closing
		for (var i = 1; i < chain.length; i++) {
			var previousBall = chain[i - 1];
			var currentBall = chain[i];
			var expectedPosition = previousBall.trackPosition + trackSpacing;
			// Enforce minimum spacing to prevent overlap
			currentBall.trackPosition = Math.max(currentBall.trackPosition, expectedPosition);
			// Position the ball immediately to detect matches faster
			positionBallOnTrack(currentBall, currentBall.trackPosition);
			// Animate the ball to its new position smoothly
			tween(currentBall, {
				x: currentBall.targetX,
				y: currentBall.targetY
			}, {
				duration: 200,
				// Faster animation for quicker match detection
				easing: tween.easeOut
			});
		}
		// Create blast explosion effect
		LK.effects.flashScreen(0xFF4500, 500);
		// Add screen shake effect
		var originalX = game.x;
		var originalY = game.y;
		var shakeIntensity = 15;
		var shakeDuration = 400;
		var shakeTimer = 0;
		var _shakeEffect = function shakeEffect() {
			if (shakeTimer < shakeDuration) {
				game.x = originalX + (Math.random() - 0.5) * shakeIntensity;
				game.y = originalY + (Math.random() - 0.5) * shakeIntensity;
				shakeTimer += 16;
				LK.setTimeout(_shakeEffect, 16);
			} else {
				game.x = originalX;
				game.y = originalY;
			}
		};
		_shakeEffect();
		// Create blast text effect with swinging animation
		var blastText = new Text2('BLAST!', {
			size: 120,
			fill: 0xFF4500
		});
		blastText.anchor.set(0.5, 0.5);
		blastText.x = ball.x;
		blastText.y = ball.y;
		blastText.scaleX = 0.5;
		blastText.scaleY = 0.5;
		blastText.rotation = -0.3; // Start with slight rotation
		game.addChild(blastText);
		// Animate blast text with swinging motion
		tween(blastText, {
			scaleX: 2.0,
			scaleY: 2.0,
			alpha: 0.8,
			rotation: 0.3 // Swing to the other side
		}, {
			duration: 300,
			easing: tween.easeOut,
			onFinish: function onFinish() {
				tween(blastText, {
					alpha: 0,
					scaleX: 1.5,
					scaleY: 1.5,
					rotation: -0.2 // Swing back slightly
				}, {
					duration: 400,
					easing: tween.easeIn,
					onFinish: function onFinish() {
						blastText.destroy();
					}
				});
			}
		});
		// Check for new matches after gap closure
		LK.setTimeout(function () {
			checkMatches();
		}, 250); // Allow time for animations to settle
	}
	LK.getSound('powerup').play();
}
// Insert ball into chain
function insertBallIntoChain(ball, insertIndex) {
	var chainBall = new ChainBall(ball.color);
	chainBall.isSpecial = ball.isSpecial;
	chainBall.specialType = ball.specialType;
	chainBall.x = ball.x;
	chainBall.y = ball.y;
	chainBall.scaleX = 0.1;
	chainBall.scaleY = 0.1;
	game.addChild(chainBall);
	// Animate ball insertion
	tween(chainBall, {
		scaleX: 1,
		scaleY: 1
	}, {
		duration: 200,
		easing: tween.easeOut
	});
	chain.splice(insertIndex, 0, chainBall);
	// Update chain indices
	for (var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++) {
		chain[i].chainIndex = i;
	}
	checkMatches();
}
// Initialize game
createTrackPath();
createChain();
// Position hole at the end of the track - near the shooter
hole.x = 1024;
hole.y = 1200; // Position hole closer to shooter
// Score display
var scoreTxt = new Text2('Score: 0', {
	size: 60,
	fill: 0xFFFFFF
});
scoreTxt.anchor.set(0.5, 0);
LK.gui.top.addChild(scoreTxt);
// Level display
var levelTxt = new Text2('Level: 1', {
	size: 50,
	fill: 0xFFFFFF
});
levelTxt.anchor.set(0, 0);
levelTxt.x = 120;
levelTxt.y = 20;
LK.gui.top.addChild(levelTxt);
// Next ball preview
var nextBallTxt = new Text2('Next:', {
	size: 40,
	fill: 0xFFFFFF
});
nextBallTxt.anchor.set(1, 0);
LK.gui.topRight.addChild(nextBallTxt);
// Create accelerate button
var accelerateBtn = new Text2('NORMAL', {
	size: 50,
	fill: 0xFFFFFF
});
accelerateBtn.anchor.set(1, 1);
accelerateBtn.x = -20;
accelerateBtn.y = -20;
LK.gui.bottomRight.addChild(accelerateBtn);
// Button press handler
accelerateBtn.down = function (x, y, obj) {
	speedLevel = (speedLevel + 1) % 3; // Cycle through 0, 1, 2
	if (speedLevel === 0) {
		accelerateBtn.setText('NORMAL');
		accelerateBtn.fill = 0xFFFFFF;
	} else if (speedLevel === 1) {
		accelerateBtn.setText('FAST');
		accelerateBtn.fill = 0xFFFF00;
	} else {
		accelerateBtn.setText('VERY FAST');
		accelerateBtn.fill = 0xFF4444;
	}
};
// Game input
game.down = function (x, y, obj) {
	shooter.aimAt(x, y);
	var ball = shooter.shoot();
	if (ball) {
		flyingBalls.push(ball);
		game.addChild(ball);
	}
};
// Main game loop
game.update = function () {
	if (gameWon || gameLost) {
		// Clean up fire effects when game ends
		for (var i = 0; i < activeFireEffects.length; i++) {
			if (activeFireEffects[i] && activeFireEffects[i].parent) {
				activeFireEffects[i].parent.removeChild(activeFireEffects[i]);
			}
		}
		activeFireEffects = [];
		return;
	}
	// Update chain
	updateChain();
	// Update flying balls
	for (var i = flyingBalls.length - 1; i >= 0; i--) {
		var ball = flyingBalls[i];
		ball.x += ball.vx;
		ball.y += ball.vy;
		// Check collision with chain
		var inserted = false;
		var collisionIndex = -1;
		for (var j = 0; j < chain.length; j++) {
			var chainBall = chain[j];
			if (ball.intersects(chainBall)) {
				collisionIndex = j;
				break;
			}
		}
		// If collision detected, handle special balls or insert into chain
		if (collisionIndex !== -1) {
			// Check if the flying ball is a white ball - trigger freeze effect and disappear
			if (ball.color === 'white' && ball.isSpecial && ball.specialType === 'white_freeze') {
				handleSpecialBall(ball);
				ball.destroy();
				flyingBalls.splice(i, 1);
				inserted = true;
			} else if (ball.color === 'fire' && ball.isSpecial && ball.specialType === 'fire_blast') {
				// Fire ball - trigger blast effect on the first ball it hits
				var hitBall = chain[collisionIndex];
				// Temporarily set the hit ball as the fire ball for the blast effect
				hitBall.isSpecial = true;
				hitBall.specialType = 'fire_blast';
				handleSpecialBall(hitBall);
				ball.destroy();
				flyingBalls.splice(i, 1);
				inserted = true;
			} else {
				// Regular ball - insert into chain
				var insertIndex = collisionIndex + 1;
				var trackSpacing = 7.0; // Increased spacing to prevent overlap
				// Adjust track positions for all balls after insertion point
				for (var k = insertIndex; k < chain.length; k++) {
					chain[k].trackPosition += trackSpacing; // Move balls back to make space
				}
				insertBallIntoChain(ball, insertIndex);
				// Set the inserted ball's track position with proper spacing
				if (insertIndex < chain.length) {
					chain[insertIndex].trackPosition = chain[collisionIndex].trackPosition + trackSpacing;
					positionBallOnTrack(chain[insertIndex], chain[insertIndex].trackPosition);
				}
				// Re-space all balls after insertion to maintain equal intervals
				for (var k = insertIndex + 1; k < chain.length; k++) {
					var expectedPosition = chain[k - 1].trackPosition + trackSpacing;
					// Enforce minimum spacing to prevent overlap
					chain[k].trackPosition = Math.max(chain[k].trackPosition, expectedPosition);
				}
				ball.destroy();
				flyingBalls.splice(i, 1);
				inserted = true;
			}
		}
		// Remove if off screen
		if (!inserted && (ball.x < -100 || ball.x > 2148 || ball.y < -100 || ball.y > 2832)) {
			ball.destroy();
			flyingBalls.splice(i, 1);
		}
	}
	// Update shooter
	shooter.update();
	// Update UI
	scoreTxt.setText('Score: ' + LK.getScore());
	levelTxt.setText('Level: ' + level);
	// Show next ball preview with pulsing animation
	if (shooter.nextBall) {
		if (shooter.nextBall.parent) {
			shooter.nextBall.parent.removeChild(shooter.nextBall);
		}
		shooter.nextBall.x = -50;
		shooter.nextBall.y = 60;
		shooter.nextBall.scaleX = 0.8;
		shooter.nextBall.scaleY = 0.8;
		LK.gui.topRight.addChild(shooter.nextBall);
		// Add pulsing animation to next ball
		if (!shooter.nextBall.isPulsing) {
			shooter.nextBall.isPulsing = true;
			var _pulseNextBall = function pulseNextBall() {
				if (shooter.nextBall && shooter.nextBall.parent) {
					tween(shooter.nextBall, {
						scaleX: 0.9,
						scaleY: 0.9
					}, {
						duration: 800,
						easing: tween.easeInOut,
						onFinish: function onFinish() {
							if (shooter.nextBall && shooter.nextBall.parent) {
								tween(shooter.nextBall, {
									scaleX: 0.8,
									scaleY: 0.8
								}, {
									duration: 800,
									easing: tween.easeInOut,
									onFinish: _pulseNextBall
								});
							}
						}
					});
				}
			};
			_pulseNextBall();
		}
	}
	// Increase chain speed over time (slower increase)
	normalChainSpeed += 0.00003;
	// Update other speeds to maintain ratios
	fastChainSpeed = normalChainSpeed * 6.67; // Maintain same ratio as before
	veryFastChainSpeed = normalChainSpeed * 20; // Maintain same ratio as before
	if (speedLevel === 0) {
		chainSpeed = normalChainSpeed;
	} else if (speedLevel === 1) {
		chainSpeed = fastChainSpeed;
	} else {
		chainSpeed = veryFastChainSpeed;
	}
};

===================================================================
--- original.js
+++ change.js
@@ -270,34 +270,32 @@
 		ball.y = self.y;
 		// Increment shot counter
 		shotCounter++;
 		self.loadBall();
-		// Create simple fire effect at muzzle (reduced complexity to improve FPS)
-		var fireEffect = game.addChild(LK.getAsset('fire_effect', {
-			anchorX: 0.5,
-			anchorY: 0.5
-		}));
-		// Position fire effect at the end of the barrel
-		var barrelEndX = self.x + Math.cos(self.angle) * 120;
-		var barrelEndY = self.y + Math.sin(self.angle) * 120;
-		fireEffect.x = barrelEndX;
-		fireEffect.y = barrelEndY;
-		fireEffect.scaleX = 0.8;
-		fireEffect.scaleY = 0.8;
-		fireEffect.alpha = 0.9;
-		fireEffect.rotation = self.angle;
-		// Animate fire effect - expand and fade out quickly
-		tween(fireEffect, {
-			scaleX: 1.5,
-			scaleY: 1.5,
-			alpha: 0
-		}, {
-			duration: 150,
-			easing: tween.easeOut,
-			onFinish: function onFinish() {
-				fireEffect.destroy();
-			}
-		});
+		// Create optimized fire effect only if under limit
+		if (activeFireEffects.length < maxFireEffects) {
+			var fireEffect = getFireEffect();
+			game.addChild(fireEffect);
+			activeFireEffects.push(fireEffect);
+			// Position fire effect at the end of the barrel
+			var barrelEndX = self.x + Math.cos(self.angle) * 120;
+			var barrelEndY = self.y + Math.sin(self.angle) * 120;
+			fireEffect.x = barrelEndX;
+			fireEffect.y = barrelEndY;
+			fireEffect.rotation = self.angle;
+			// Animate fire effect - expand and fade out quickly
+			tween(fireEffect, {
+				scaleX: 1.5,
+				scaleY: 1.5,
+				alpha: 0
+			}, {
+				duration: 150,
+				easing: tween.easeOut,
+				onFinish: function onFinish() {
+					returnFireEffect(fireEffect);
+				}
+			});
+		}
 		// Set cooldown
 		self.shootCooldown = self.rapidFire ? 10 : 20;
 		// Play shoot sound immediately
 		try {
@@ -345,8 +343,38 @@
 
 /**** 
 * Game Code
 ****/ 
+// Fire effect pool management
+function getFireEffect() {
+	var fireEffect;
+	if (fireEffectPool.length > 0) {
+		fireEffect = fireEffectPool.pop();
+		fireEffect.alpha = 0.9;
+		fireEffect.scaleX = 0.8;
+		fireEffect.scaleY = 0.8;
+		tween.stop(fireEffect); // Stop any ongoing animations
+	} else {
+		fireEffect = LK.getAsset('fire_effect', {
+			anchorX: 0.5,
+			anchorY: 0.5
+		});
+	}
+	return fireEffect;
+}
+function returnFireEffect(fireEffect) {
+	if (fireEffect && fireEffect.parent) {
+		fireEffect.parent.removeChild(fireEffect);
+	}
+	var index = activeFireEffects.indexOf(fireEffect);
+	if (index > -1) {
+		activeFireEffects.splice(index, 1);
+	}
+	if (fireEffectPool.length < 10) {
+		// Limit pool size
+		fireEffectPool.push(fireEffect);
+	}
+}
 // Create dynamic space background with shooting stars
 function createSpaceBackground() {
 	// Create complex starfield with realistic star colors and sizes (no colored squares)
 	var starColors = [0xFFFFFF, 0xFFE4B5, 0xFFB347, 0x87CEEB, 0xF0F8FF, 0xFFF8DC];
@@ -573,8 +601,12 @@
 // Score multiplier system
 var scoreMultipliers = [1.0, 1.5, 2.0]; // normal, fast, very fast
 var pointsDisplays = []; // Array to track active point displays
 var shotCounter = 0; // Counter to track shots fired
+// Fire effect optimization
+var fireEffectPool = []; // Pool of reusable fire effects
+var activeFireEffects = []; // Currently active fire effects
+var maxFireEffects = 3; // Maximum concurrent fire effects
 // Create vortex track path
 function createTrackPath() {
 	trackPoints = [];
 	var centerX = 1024;
@@ -1249,9 +1281,18 @@
 	}
 };
 // Main game loop
 game.update = function () {
-	if (gameWon || gameLost) return;
+	if (gameWon || gameLost) {
+		// Clean up fire effects when game ends
+		for (var i = 0; i < activeFireEffects.length; i++) {
+			if (activeFireEffects[i] && activeFireEffects[i].parent) {
+				activeFireEffects[i].parent.removeChild(activeFireEffects[i]);
+			}
+		}
+		activeFireEffects = [];
+		return;
+	}
 	// Update chain
 	updateChain();
 	// Update flying balls
 	for (var i = flyingBalls.length - 1; i >= 0; i--) {