Leatherback lead character
Play as Sandy, a sea turtle inspired by one of the most iconic and meaningful animals associated with St. Croix.
Sandy Point
A Caribbean-inspired arcade game
Swim the waters of St. Croix with Sandy the leatherback turtle.
Dodge coral, drift through seaweed, avoid sharks, and survive the ever-changing ocean in a fast, colorful game inspired by Sandy Point and the Caribbean waters around St. Croix.
Inspired by Sandy Point, St. Croix
A local game idea with tropical personality.
Sandy Point reimagines the pick-up-and-play fun of classic arcade flyers as an underwater survival game. Instead of pipes and birds, players guide a leatherback turtle through a Caribbean world filled with reefs, hazards, and fast-moving ocean energy.
Built for quick fun
Simple to understand. Hard to put down.
Sandy Point is designed to feel immediate and approachable while still giving players plenty of challenge, momentum, and personality.
Dynamic ocean feel
Bright shallows, deeper water, and layered motion create an underwater atmosphere that feels lively and Caribbean.
Fast arcade pacing
Tap to rise, drift to descend, and stay alive as the game ramps up from calm water to chaotic survival.
Ocean-inspired hazards
Coral, seaweed, sharks, jellyfish, and other threats replace generic obstacles with something more memorable.
Power-ups and boosts
Pick up bubble boosts and shell shields to stretch a run, recover from danger, or chase a high score.
St. Croix personality
The game concept is rooted in a real place, giving the experience a stronger identity than a typical arcade clone.
Gameplay
Easy to play. Tough to master.
The controls stay simple so the challenge comes from timing, flow, and reacting to the shifting obstacles in the water.
How Sandy Point works
- Tap to swim upward through the water column.
- Let go to drift back down and thread through tight gaps.
- Avoid hazards like coral, sharks, nets, and jellyfish.
- Collect helpful boosts and keep your run going as long as possible.
A real place. A real story.
Sandy Point, St. Croix is one of the most important leatherback nesting beaches in the Western Hemisphere. This game takes inspiration from that environment and turns it into a fun, visually distinctive arcade experience.
What’s in the water?
Hazards, helpers, and reasons to keep tapping.
The obstacle mix gives Sandy Point room to feel varied, playful, and more connected to the ocean setting than a standard side-scroller.
Coral & sea fans
Navigate tight reef structures and narrow passages without clipping the edges.
Sharks
Fast-moving predators add tension and give the game a playful connection to Coast Clear.
Jellyfish
Floating hazards can drift unpredictably and force players to react quickly.
Fishing nets
A tougher obstacle type that adds both visual variety and a subtle real-world reference.
Bubble boost
A quick burst of forward momentum when you need help slipping past danger.
Shell shield
Protect yourself from a single hit and keep a promising run alive a little longer.
High-score chase
The core loop stays focused on survival, distance, and that “one more try” arcade feeling.
Tropical polish
Color, motion, and local inspiration help the game stand out from more generic clones.
Launch
Sandy Point is coming soon to iPhone.
The concept is in development now.
Be ready when Sandy Point launches
Add your App Store link, email signup, or launch announcement here when you are ready. Until then, this section works well as a teaser for the game.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Answers for launch, gameplay direction, and what makes Sandy Point different.
Will Sandy Point be available on Android too?
It is being developed for iPhone first, but the intention is to create an Android version later.
Why use Sandy Point as the inspiration?
Sandy Point is one of the most recognizable and meaningful natural places in St. Croix, especially because of its connection to leatherback turtles.
Will the game include a conservation angle?
We hope to include light educational touches, fun facts, and subtle environmental references without making the experience feel heavy-handed.