Seven Waves

Seven Waves

Seven Waves (Sete Ondas) is a small ASCII art microgame inspired by the Brazilian New Year tradition of jumping seven ocean waves.

In the Land of Réveillon, citizens end the year by making a prayer to the Sea Goddess.
Each outfit color represents a wish.
And every wish that is fulfilled shapes the next year.

Your goal is simple and ritualistic:

• Jump 7 waves in a row 

• At the right moment

• Without being hit

Every mistake matters.
Every success demands rhythm and attention.

How to play

• One single command: jump

• Z / Click: jump

• L: change language

• Choose your outfit color before starting

• Each stage represents a year and a Brazilian coastal city

Core mechanics

• Waves advance in a steady, slot-based rhythm

• Jumping at the right time lets you safely pass a wave

• Mistakes generate hits — 7 hits end the run

• Jumping over offerings may reset your hit counter

• Clear 7 waves in sequence to complete the year

• Time is symbolic: from New Year’s night to early morning

Features

• Pure ASCII art, terminal / game-&-watch inspired

• Progression through years, cities, and secret wishes

• Minimalist, responsive interface (desktop & mobile)

• Multiple language support

• Short, focused gameplay centered on timing and intention

• Developed by Dan Mafra using HTML vibecoding techniques during a 24h day cycle (December 29th to December 30th).

• Game design, adjustments and ASCII arts by Dan Mafra.

• It is a game under public development. It will receive new and better versions soon. 

A game about intention

Seven Waves is not about fast reflexes,
but about timing, attention, and ritual.

Sometimes, jumping at the right moment is enough.

By Dan Mafra
A DMPAC game. 2025.
All rights reserved.