Why isn't This Working?

A game about family & helping those in need! Navigate the perilous challenges that await you behind your TV as you try to figure out why this isn't working! Maybe you'll learn something about technology along the way?

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“My show is about to start and I can’t get the Television to WORK!😔😂 I’m so sad. My Dear Grand daughter❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️, would you PLEASE HELP!!! 😨😨😨😨The Channel isn’t switching. THE PLUGS are CONFUSING😱😂😂😥!!!!! I don’t get it… Don’t get short with me!! have some respect for your elders! What does the SWITCH THING DO???? Oh thank you dear 🥰🥰🥰. You are so sweet😇 to your grandma👵👧👧… THANK YOU SO MUCH my sweet angel. OH NO look at the time, my program is going to begin!!!!! ”

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Have you tried plugging it in? Pushing buttons? Turning it on and off?! TRY EVERYTHING! Something is bound to work eventually... Afterall, that show is going to start any minute now!




Can you fix your TV in time to watch the season finale?





Controls:
Left Click - Interact
Right Click - Back
Scroll Wheel - Change items

You can download the Windows build on the itch.io link


Controls:
Left Click - Interact
Right Click - Back
Scroll Wheel - Change items


If you get stuck here's a guide: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/60/why-isnt-this-working/why-isnt-this-working-hintsguide

Comments18

Depression
Depression19 Oct 2026, 23:44
My old-old-old browser can't handle this game😔😔😔
mozingo19 Oct 2026, 23:53
@Depression Ah, sorry, there's a windows download on itch.io also, we just forgot to add it to the Ludum Dare page.
maxxxMAX20 Oct 2026, 00:16
I couldn't figure out where everything goes, but the style is cool—I like it.
Kiddoo
Kiddoo20 Oct 2026, 00:18
I got stuck after pluging the...plugs. Overall, the mood is here and it seems fun.
Avi
Avi20 Oct 2026, 00:22
Helping grandma get the TV working before her season finale is such a funny, relatable take on Old Tech. The wood-panelled television and chunky dials look great, and that frantic message from grandma gives the whole idea loads of character!
estelgames20 Oct 2026, 00:24
Lol, all these cursor changes are super funny. I saw the hand with the gun on the thumb, but I thought it was just an image. 😄

The first scene really reminded me of level switching in the Beavis and Butt-Head game on Sega Genesis.
Same vibe. ❤️
Serendibity Efreet
Serendibity Efreet20 Oct 2026, 03:50
Bruhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh LOL like this is objectively hilarious and super creative, but holy guacamole, this game is absolutely incomprehensible 😂😂😂😂😂. Even clicking is super frustrating. Oh man, I could give a detailed critique about a lot of little things like how I didn't realize the ants were behind glass so I could interact with them. That said, for a game jam game, this is pretty incredible. It's really goddam funny, but oh god was it frustrating 😂😂😂. LOL when I plugged in the plugs the "right way" I was like uhh what 😂😂 Nice job. Can't wait to see this with a bit of UI love.
Cody Usher20 Oct 2026, 05:11
The vibe is really fun. The cursors are awesome reminded me of old point and click games.
Tanjou
Tanjou20 Oct 2026, 15:50
Honestly loved the concept! The speed is a little slow, however!
EdgyHusbando
EdgyHusbando20 Oct 2026, 17:06
@cody-usher Thank you for playing! That old point & click game feel was exactly what we were going for :)
Red 0_020 Oct 2026, 18:06
Loved the aesthetics and the humorous vibe. The gameplay is quirky, satisfying, and very fun to mess around with. Great work!
Scorpioffi20 Oct 2026, 18:51
interesting modules that may require some thought
Amagami21 Oct 2026, 01:33
This really has some cool ideas for minigames, really liked the laser puzzle! Grandmas do be doing this

Great job, gamerz
Eugenik
Eugenik21 Oct 2026, 01:41
The scenario of trying to troubleshoot massive, vintage electronics is such a great premise. That frantic message from the granddaughter perfectly sets the tone and gives the whole little struggle real character!
unpronounceable21 Oct 2026, 06:45
Awesome game. Only sticking points were the dialog boxes being a bit slow, and remembering I could switch between items for the cursor.
Richard821 Oct 2026, 13:07
Definitely give this game a try, it's worth your time! From the moment I started spanking that goblin, I already had a feeling something amazing was waiting at the end, fixing the tv just to watch that kind of show was totally worth it 10/10 for that alone! The graphics are great and the game keeps you interested until the end. You can tell the developers put a lot of effort into it. Overall, a really fun game and cool visuals. Great job!

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