Summary
Elasto Mania, also referred to as Elma, is a physics-based simulation game launched in 2000. The game asserts it is "built on a real physical model," and it centers around the concept of elastic motorcycles. In each level, the player's task is to gather all the apples (which vanish upon contact) scattered across the level and then reach the flower (the exit point). Some players, particularly those involved in online communities like Mopolauta, focus on completing levels as quickly as possible. Others, especially newcomers to the game, are more focused on simply finishing the levels, often needing to figure out the correct approach first. However, seasoned players are driven by the challenge of completing levels in the shortest time possible, aiming to set either personal or world records. This has led to the emergence of competitive play, especially in the official levels of the game.