Lake Monomonac
The Summer of '87
A summer of work, racing, and life around the lake.
Playable now and in active development. The features below are in the game; future plans are described under Development.
Story mode
It is June 15, 1987. You have the family cottage and an old Sunray 240. The bank must be paid by Labor Day, and the Saturday racing season ends with the Monomonac Cup.
The clock keeps moving. Work has opening hours and passengers have pickup windows. A morning page shows the day's opportunities; your journal records what you did and what you missed.
Work and money
Uncle Ray starts you in the water taxi. Carry residents between landings, arrive on time, and keep the ride comfortable to earn your tip. A bigger boat lets you take larger parties.
Work counselor shifts at Camp Monomonac, throw papers on the morning bike route, or help neighbors with errands. Bank payments compete with boats, repairs, and upgrades. Your weekly letter shows where you stand.
Owned boats stay at your home docks. Walk to a boat's berth to take it out.
People around the lake
Fictional families live and work around the lake on their own schedules. Some already know your family through friendships, kinship, or old disagreements. You meet them through visits, fares, and favors; their homes appear on the map as you get to know them.
Racing and other activities
Race Tommy V., Dee Marchetti, Rico Suave, and the Commodore in the Saturday championship. Between races, sail a regatta, tow skiers, wakeboarders, or tube riders, go fishing, or try Scooter's BMX track.
Explore ashore on foot, by car, or by bike. Furnish the cottage, listen to the radio, and spend an evening by a campfire or watching fireworks.
Other ways to play
Sandbox keeps the living lake without the season or cottage debt, in its own save. Arcade launches individual events and keeps your records separately. Multiplayer is a one-on-one boat-racing beta: invite a friend with a link.
Development
The game is playable and changing regularly. Deeper friendships and romance, longer character stories, and an ending that reflects more of your choices are planned additions, not completed features.
Playing the game
Play in a browser on desktop or phone, without an account. Phones use landscape orientation and on-screen controls; keyboards and gamepads are supported. Saves stay in the browser and device you use.