/**** 
* 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'
	var ballGraphics = self.attachAsset('ball_' + color, {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.5
	});
	// 5% chance for special balls
	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);
	var shooterGraphics = self.attachAsset('shooter', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.5
	});
	// Add cannon barrel
	var barrel = self.attachAsset('track', {
		anchorX: 0,
		anchorY: 0.5,
		scaleX: 4,
		scaleY: 1.5,
		x: 0,
		y: 0
	});
	barrel.tint = 0x333333;
	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 glowing effect to current ball
			tween(self.currentBall, {
				scaleX: 1.1,
				scaleY: 1.1
			}, {
				duration: 500,
				easing: tween.easeInOut
			});
			// Start pulsing and shining animation
			animateShooterBall();
		}
		// Generate next ball
		var colors = ['red', 'blue', 'green', 'yellow', 'purple'];
		var 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;
		self.loadBall();
		// Set cooldown
		self.shootCooldown = self.rapidFire ? 10 : 20;
		LK.getSound('shoot').play();
		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: 0x1a1a2e
});

/**** 
* Game Code
****/ 
// Game variables
var chain = [];
var flyingBalls = [];
var shooter;
var trackPoints = [];
var chainSpeed = 0.0005; // Much slower chain speed
var normalChainSpeed = 0.0005; // Store normal speed
var chainFrozen = false;
var freezeTimer = 0;
var level = 1;
var gameWon = false;
var gameLost = false;
// Create vortex track path
function createTrackPath() {
	trackPoints = [];
	var centerX = 1024;
	var centerY = 1366;
	var segments = 1000; // Optimal length for vortex gameplay
	// Create dramatic vortex track - starts from outside and spirals inward like a whirlpool
	for (var i = 0; i < segments; i++) {
		var progress = i / segments;
		// Vortex angle - creates tight spiral inward motion
		var vortexAngle = progress * Math.PI * 20; // 10 full rotations for dramatic vortex effect
		// Radius decreases exponentially for vortex effect - starts very wide, narrows quickly
		var baseRadius = 950 * Math.pow(1 - progress, 0.8); // Exponential decay for vortex
		// Add vortex distortion - creates the characteristic vortex pull effect
		var vortexPull = Math.sin(progress * Math.PI * 40) * (30 * (1 - progress)); // Decreasing distortion
		var currentRadius = baseRadius + vortexPull;
		// Ensure minimum radius for playability at center
		currentRadius = Math.max(currentRadius, 80);
		// Calculate position on vortex spiral
		var x = centerX + Math.cos(vortexAngle) * currentRadius;
		var y = centerY + Math.sin(vortexAngle) * currentRadius;
		// Add vortex turbulence - creates swirling effect
		var turbulence = Math.sin(progress * Math.PI * 60) * (20 * (1 - progress));
		x += Math.cos(vortexAngle + Math.PI / 2) * turbulence;
		y += Math.sin(vortexAngle + Math.PI / 2) * turbulence;
		// Ensure the path stays within screen bounds with padding
		x = Math.max(150, Math.min(1898, x));
		y = Math.max(300, Math.min(2400, 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 = 3.0; // Increased track position spacing for vortex movement
	// 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 * trackSpacing;
		// 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;
	}
	ball.targetX = point1.x + (point2.x - point1.x) * t;
	ball.targetY = point1.y + (point2.y - point1.y) * t;
	ball.isMoving = true;
}
// Update chain positions
function updateChain() {
	if (chainFrozen) {
		freezeTimer--;
		if (freezeTimer <= 0) {
			chainFrozen = false;
			// 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 = 3.0; // Consistent spacing between balls for vortex movement
	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;
			// Only adjust if ball is too close to previous ball
			if (ball.trackPosition < expectedPosition) {
				ball.trackPosition = expectedPosition;
			}
		}
		positionBallOnTrack(ball, ball.trackPosition);
	}
}
// Check for matches
function checkMatches() {
	var matches = [];
	var currentColor = null;
	var currentMatch = [];
	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 score = match.length * 10;
		// 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 = 3.0; // Consistent spacing between balls for vortex
		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;
			if (currentBall.trackPosition < expectedPosition) {
				currentBall.trackPosition = expectedPosition;
			}
			// Animate the ball to its new position smoothly
			tween(currentBall, {
				x: currentBall.targetX,
				y: currentBall.targetY
			}, {
				duration: 300,
				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);
	}
	// Check win condition
	if (chain.length === 0) {
		gameWon = true;
		level++;
		LK.showYouWin();
	}
}
// 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);
	}
	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 below the shooter
hole.x = 1024;
hole.y = 1500; // Below shooter position
// Add pulsing and shining animation to shooter ball
function animateShooterBall() {
	if (shooter.currentBall) {
		// Pulsing effect
		tween(shooter.currentBall, {
			scaleX: 1.2,
			scaleY: 1.2
		}, {
			duration: 800,
			easing: tween.easeInOut,
			onFinish: function onFinish() {
				tween(shooter.currentBall, {
					scaleX: 1.0,
					scaleY: 1.0
				}, {
					duration: 800,
					easing: tween.easeInOut,
					onFinish: animateShooterBall
				});
			}
		});
		// Shining effect with alpha animation
		tween(shooter.currentBall, {
			alpha: 0.7
		}, {
			duration: 600,
			easing: tween.easeInOut,
			onFinish: function onFinish() {
				tween(shooter.currentBall, {
					alpha: 1.0
				}, {
					duration: 600,
					easing: tween.easeInOut
				});
			}
		});
	}
}
// 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);
// 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) 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, insert at collision position
		if (collisionIndex !== -1) {
			// Insert after the collided ball
			var insertIndex = collisionIndex + 1;
			var trackSpacing = 3.0; // Consistent spacing between balls for vortex
			// 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;
				if (chain[k].trackPosition < expectedPosition) {
					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
	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);
	}
	// Increase chain speed over time (much slower increase)
	normalChainSpeed += 0.00002;
	chainSpeed = normalChainSpeed;
};

===================================================================
--- original.js
+++ change.js
@@ -201,47 +201,54 @@
 var freezeTimer = 0;
 var level = 1;
 var gameWon = false;
 var gameLost = false;
-// Create curved track path
+// Create vortex track path
 function createTrackPath() {
 	trackPoints = [];
 	var centerX = 1024;
 	var centerY = 1366;
 	var segments = 1000; // Optimal length for vortex gameplay
-	// Create vortex pattern - tight spiral moving inward with equal intervals
+	// Create dramatic vortex track - starts from outside and spirals inward like a whirlpool
 	for (var i = 0; i < segments; i++) {
 		var progress = i / segments;
-		// Vortex angle - creates tight spiral with multiple rotations
-		var vortexAngle = progress * Math.PI * 20; // 10 full rotations inward
-		// Radius decreases linearly for equal spacing
-		var radius = 800 - progress * 700; // Linear decrease for equal intervals
-		// Ensure minimum radius
-		radius = Math.max(radius, 50);
-		// Create vortex effect with tighter spiral
-		var vortexRadius = radius * (1 - progress * 0.3); // Additional inward pull
-		// Calculate position on vortex spiral with equal angular spacing
-		var x = centerX + Math.cos(vortexAngle) * vortexRadius;
-		var y = centerY + Math.sin(vortexAngle) * vortexRadius;
-		// Ensure the path stays within screen bounds
-		x = Math.max(100, Math.min(1948, x));
-		y = Math.max(200, Math.min(2500, y));
+		// Vortex angle - creates tight spiral inward motion
+		var vortexAngle = progress * Math.PI * 20; // 10 full rotations for dramatic vortex effect
+		// Radius decreases exponentially for vortex effect - starts very wide, narrows quickly
+		var baseRadius = 950 * Math.pow(1 - progress, 0.8); // Exponential decay for vortex
+		// Add vortex distortion - creates the characteristic vortex pull effect
+		var vortexPull = Math.sin(progress * Math.PI * 40) * (30 * (1 - progress)); // Decreasing distortion
+		var currentRadius = baseRadius + vortexPull;
+		// Ensure minimum radius for playability at center
+		currentRadius = Math.max(currentRadius, 80);
+		// Calculate position on vortex spiral
+		var x = centerX + Math.cos(vortexAngle) * currentRadius;
+		var y = centerY + Math.sin(vortexAngle) * currentRadius;
+		// Add vortex turbulence - creates swirling effect
+		var turbulence = Math.sin(progress * Math.PI * 60) * (20 * (1 - progress));
+		x += Math.cos(vortexAngle + Math.PI / 2) * turbulence;
+		y += Math.sin(vortexAngle + Math.PI / 2) * turbulence;
+		// Ensure the path stays within screen bounds with padding
+		x = Math.max(150, Math.min(1898, x));
+		y = Math.max(300, Math.min(2400, y));
 		trackPoints.push({
 			x: x,
 			y: y
 		});
 	}
-	// Create visual track markers with equal spacing
-	for (var i = 0; i < trackPoints.length; i += 10) {
+	// 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;
-		trackMarker.scaleX = 0.8;
-		trackMarker.scaleY = 0.8;
+		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', {
@@ -260,9 +267,9 @@
 	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 = 2.5; // Track position spacing to maintain equal intervals
+	var trackSpacing = 3.0; // Increased track position spacing for vortex movement
 	// 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;
@@ -275,9 +282,9 @@
 		}
 		var color = colors[colorIndex];
 		var ball = game.addChild(new ChainBall(color));
 		ball.chainIndex = i;
-		// Initialize track position with consistent spacing
+		// Initialize track position with consistent spacing for vortex
 		ball.trackPosition = i * trackSpacing;
 		// Position ball immediately on track
 		positionBallOnTrack(ball, ball.trackPosition);
 		chain.push(ball);
@@ -328,32 +335,32 @@
 			}
 		}
 		return;
 	}
-	// Move all balls forward with equal intervals on vortex
-	var trackSpacing = 3.0; // Increased spacing for vortex pattern
+	// Move all balls forward and maintain equal spacing for vortex
+	var trackSpacing = 3.0; // Consistent spacing between balls for vortex movement
 	for (var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++) {
 		var ball = chain[i];
-		// Move chain forward along vortex
+		// Move chain forward in vortex pattern
 		ball.trackPosition += chainSpeed;
-		// Check if reached center hole
+		// Check if reached hole (vortex center)
 		if (ball.trackPosition >= trackPoints.length - 1) {
 			gameLost = true;
 			LK.showGameOver();
 			return;
 		}
 	}
-	// Maintain strict equal spacing between balls on vortex
+	// Maintain equal spacing between balls for vortex movement
 	for (var i = 0; i < chain.length; i++) {
 		var ball = chain[i];
-		// Calculate expected position based on equal intervals
-		if (i === 0) {
-			// Lead ball sets the pace
-		} else {
+		// Ensure proper spacing from previous ball
+		if (i > 0) {
 			var previousBall = chain[i - 1];
 			var expectedPosition = previousBall.trackPosition + trackSpacing;
-			// Maintain exact spacing for vortex pattern
-			ball.trackPosition = expectedPosition;
+			// Only adjust if ball is too close to previous ball
+			if (ball.trackPosition < expectedPosition) {
+				ball.trackPosition = expectedPosition;
+			}
 		}
 		positionBallOnTrack(ball, ball.trackPosition);
 	}
 }
@@ -390,9 +397,9 @@
 			}
 		}
 		// Store the first index of the match to know where the gap starts
 		var firstMatchIndex = chain.indexOf(match[0]);
-		var trackSpacing = 2.5; // Consistent spacing between balls
+		var trackSpacing = 3.0; // Consistent spacing between balls for vortex
 		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];
@@ -522,11 +529,11 @@
 }
 // Initialize game
 createTrackPath();
 createChain();
-// Position hole at center of vortex
+// Position hole below the shooter
 hole.x = 1024;
-hole.y = 1366; // Center position where vortex ends
+hole.y = 1500; // Below shooter position
 // Add pulsing and shining animation to shooter ball
 function animateShooterBall() {
 	if (shooter.currentBall) {
 		// Pulsing effect
@@ -619,9 +626,9 @@
 		// If collision detected, insert at collision position
 		if (collisionIndex !== -1) {
 			// Insert after the collided ball
 			var insertIndex = collisionIndex + 1;
-			var trackSpacing = 2.5; // Consistent spacing between balls
+			var trackSpacing = 3.0; // Consistent spacing between balls for vortex
 			// 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
 			}