Episode 7 Ludus

Hey, what's up?! I'm Ludus, the coolest bad guy.

And here's why -

I've turned the friends and family

of three Earth twerps into holograms.

Horror show!

The Earth twerps are flying to the levels of Ludus to play my games

and rescue their loved ones.

Want to play too? Then download

my free app from the CBBC website.

Time to take on once more

the levels of Ludus!

Welcome on board the Herculean.

I'm the ship's computer and your

guide through the levels of Ludus.

My data processing is detecting

the presence of three gamers

from the Earth location of Liverpool.

Gamer number one - Grant.

Ten Earth years old.

A confident and experienced gamer

and footballer.

Gamer number two - Hannah. Also ten.

A quick-witted gamer who loves giving

her friends makeovers.

Gamer number three - Evie. Also ten.

Loves singing and dancing.

You have been experiencing hyper sleep

and are now flying through deep space.

We don't have much time before your mission begins.

Prepare for your briefing!

Your mission is to rescue your friends and family,

who have been turned into holograms by the dastardly Ludus.

To rescue them, you must visit six levels,

each with a different game to play.

Win, and you will save your friend

in a holobox to download on Earth.

Lose, and they'll be uploaded

into Ludus' game for all time.

Time to find out who you're playing to save.

Grant. My mum and my brother Curtis.

Hannah. My mum and my cousin James.

Evie. My dad and my brother Travis.

Are you ready to take on the levels of Ludus?

ALL: Yeeaah!

Then, Pilot, let's fly to Level One.

PILOT SCREECHES

GAMERS SCREAM

LUDUS: It's nearly time for Level One.

Download my app and play along.

Download the app now.

Game begins shortly.

We are now docking at Level One.

This is a multiplayer game.

Prepare to disembark.

Collecting data.

Team comprises of one male and two females.

Confidence: 72%.

Fear of Ludus: 69%.

Status: Ready.

Well, would you look at these

three big shots! Ha-ha-ha!

So, you think you can take on Ludus

with your inferior puny Earth brains, do ya?

ALL: Yeah!

Yeah, right. You're just jealous of my massive superior brain.

Not that jealous.

And I suppose you think you're going to win all my games?

ALL: Yeah!

Oh, well, now, I'm worried...

NOT!

Come on, let's get this show on the rocket launcher. Here's Level One.

In this game, you need to fire and defend.

You must fire your ticks into the

six targets. Easy squeezy, right?

Wrong! Because my bugs are going to kick your ticks back out.

Defend your ticks by firing at the bugs.

You need six ticks in place at the end of 60 seconds.

If you win, you'll save one of your precious Earth twerps.

Lose, and they'll be uploaded into my game for ever.

So, who are you going to play for first?

Will it be Grant's mom or brother Curtis?

Hannah's mom or cousin James?

Or Evie's dad or brother Travis?

THEY WHISPER

Hannah's mum!

Why did you choose her, Hannah?

Because she loves her. How sweet.

NOT!

OK, take your place at the table.

Gamers, you have 60 seconds to win back Hannah's mum.

Are you ready at home? The game begins in three, two, one... Goooo!

Oh, no, they've got three in

straightaway.

He's gotta fill in these three

other holes now.

My bug doing a great job of blocking

them there. Great work, bug!

Oh, no, they've loaded six ticks.

Time to bring in the big boys.

This is Edgar - great bug.

Oh, no, that's not great.

Didn't do a great job there, Edgar!

30 seconds.

Come on, bugs, you can do

a better job than this.

I'm starting to get

a little bit worried here.

Bugs, what do I pay you for?

20 seconds.

Come on! Knock those ticks out!

Oh, these kids are good. They're defeating my bugs.

Guys, we need to come in. Bugs?

Seriously, what am I paying you for?

Nine, eight, seven... Got to get rid

of some of these ticks. Bugs, hello?

..five, four... Bugs, it's the final

countdown! What are you doing? I've got a terrible feeling about

this one. ..three, two, one...

Oh, noooo!

Gamers, you have won. ALL: Yeaaah!

Oh, what, you won? Oh, I'm so annoyed.

I thought you'd lose. Did you cheat?

No. Are you positive?

ALL: Yeah!

Sure.

You can now collect your holobox and return to the Herculean.

ALL: Yeah!

Congratulations, gamers. You've won back Hannah's mum.

Have you got a message for her?

Hi, Mum. I'll download you later.

Place your mum in the holoport and you can download her later.

PILOT SCREECHES

Pilot, let's fly to Level Two.

PILOT SCREECHES

Attention, gamers.

The pilot has informed me we are about to hit

extreme cosmic turbulence.

Please brace for immediate impact.

The pilot informs that we are clear of the turbulence

and are approaching Level Two.

Selecting Evie for single-player game.

Evie is a Belieber,

but we're in space now,

so...who cares?

Well, hello, lone Earth nugget.

Hello, moonhead.

Pah! Aren't you brave?

Yeah.

Whatever. Let's run the rules.

You will see a series of eight bugs.

You have to memorise them

and pick them out of the crowd

in just 60 seconds.

Make a wrong choice

and the bugs will scramble.

Win, and you'll save one of

your precious Earth twerps.

Lose, and they'll be uploaded

into my game for ever.

So, who are you going to play for?

Will it be Grant's mom or brother Curtis?

Hannah's cousin James?

Or your dad or your brother Travis?

I'm going to play for my dad.

OK, gamer, take your place at the table.

Gamer, you have 60 seconds to win back your dad.

Are you ready at home?

The game begins in three, two, one... Goooo!

So, Evie needs to remember all

of these guys. Aren't they handsome?

They take after me.

That's Trevor.

That's Simon.

Oh, there's Phoebe.

Well, you get the picture.

Can she remember all eight?

BELL RINGS

She got that one right.

BUZZER

Oh, wrong! Ha-ha!

BELL RINGS

Yeah, she got that one right.

Yeah, and that one.

OK, so she's found three.

Long way to go yet though.

40 seconds.

That's the fourth and the fifth. Wrong!

She still needs to find three more to win this game.

How ya doing at home?

30 seconds.

BUZZER

BELL RINGS

OK, she's found the seventh bug.

She still needs to find one more to win.

20 seconds.

There's lots of time left,

but I think the pressure is getting to her.

Lots of silly mistakes here - very sloppy.

It's the final countdown!

Seven, six, five...

Oooh, let's hope she doesn't find that illusive bug

as the seconds count down. ..two, one.

Ha-ha!

Gamer, you have lost. Uh-oh...

Oh, that's a real shame, Evie.

How do you feel?

I feel sad that I've lost my dad but it's all right, I'll keep fighting.

Well, you know what, I'm proud of you.

I don't think you are.

Sure right. I couldn't care less. Ha-ha-ha.

I told you this would happen.

Your gameplay was lame. You've lost. Your dad is stuck in the game.

Commiserations, gamers, but don't worry.

It's OK, he'll be fine.

You have four other levels to play

to save your friends and family.

Are you ready to continue?

ALL: Yeah!

Pilot, let's fly to Level Three.

Attention, gamers, we are about to hit an epic space storm.

THEY SCREAM

Protective clothing is advised.

# Now that it's raining more than ever

# Know that we'll still have each other

# You can stand under my umbrella... #

Good news, the storm has cleared.

Remove your waterproofs.

We are docking at Level Three.

Collecting data.

Team have played two games.

They have won one and lost one.

Team status: Stable, but slightly damp.

Earth twerps,

so pleased you could make it.

I can't wait to watch you lose again.

ALL: We're not going to lose.

Anyway, let's run the rules.

In this game, you need to crack the code by dragging

four bugs into the code breaker.

If the bug is placed in the code

correctly, it'll turn green.

The right bug in the wrong place turns orange

and a totally wrong bug turns red.

You've got 60 seconds to get four greens.

But if you lose, I'll upload your precious Earth twerp

into my game for ever.

So, who are you going to play for?

Grant's mom or his brother Curtis?

Hannah's cousin James?

Or Evie's brother Travis?

Who shall we play for?

Shall we play for, shall we play for one of your family? My brother?

Yeah. Yeah. OK.

My brother.

Gamers, take your place at the table.

Gamers, you have 60 seconds to win back Grant's brother.

And are you ready at home?

The game begins in three, two, one... Go!

OK, let's see if these bozos

can crack the code.

BEEPING

Ha-ha, three red but one orange,

which means the bug is right,

but it's in the wrong place.

Go on, try it.

BEEPING

Hmmm, two oranges.

They're getting better.

That means they're the right bugs, but in the wrong place.

Let's see if these fit.

BEEPING

They got one green.

They're getting closer

to cracking the code.

30 seconds.

Try that one.

Huh, they're taking their time

getting this one in. 20 seconds.

BEEPING

No, it's wrong.

BEEPING

Oh, three greens.

We need one more. Come on.

Yes! Four greens.

Oh, no! Disaster!

Gamers, you have won. ALL: Yes!

Wha-wha-wha...? How...? Whoa, whoa there!

How did you do that?

We worked together as a team.

You can now collect your holobox and return to the Herculean.

ALL: Yeah!

Congratulations, gamers.

Hi, Curtis. You all right in that little box?

You can now load your brother into the holoport to download later.

Pilot, let's fly to Level Four.

HE SINGS: # Download my app Hoo-hoo-hoo!

# Download my app. #

Go to the CBBC website

and download my app.

You can play along

if you just obey my song and...

# Download my app

# Everybody... #

The next level is a single-player game.

Hannah has been selected.

Docking at Level Four.

Hannah is a whizz on skates.

Unfortunately, skates are not allowed in space, so no whizzing now.

Oh, well, look at this -

a lone gamer.

Are you ready to go?

Yeah. Are you sure? Because I think you're going to lose.

No, I can do it.

Feisty. I like it.

OK, here comes the science.

To win this game, you need

to collect 50 gold ticks

by dragging them into the target.

Avoid the red ticks -

these subtract a point

from your total.

Watch out, any tick can turn silver,

hiding its original colour.

Your total will be revealed

at the end of 60 seconds.

But if you lose, your precious Earth twerp will be uploaded into my game

for ever.

So, who are you going to play for?

Grant's mom or your cousin James?

Or Evie's brother Travis?

Evie's brother.

Gamer, take your place at the table.

You have 60 seconds to win back Evie's brother.

And are you ready at home? The game begins in three, two, one... Go!

Hannah's off to a steady start,

carefully picking out

the gold ticks.

And that's already a total

of 15 in the target.

Hmm, pretty impressive stuff,

but I'm pretty sure I've seen her

drag some red ticks in there.

Don't forget, she's got to get

a total of 50 gold ticks.

At the end of 60 seconds, we'll

deduct the reds from the total.

How are you doing at home?

Funny little game, huh?

I got good at it whilst holidaying

on the planet Venus.

This game definitely leaves

a lot of greasy fingerprints

on your screen though, don't you agree?

20 seconds.

So Hannah's still dragging those

ticks in and she's hit 50.

But are they all gold ticks?

Yeah, I don't think so!

I think she's made a major mistake

in dragging a lot of red ones,

but we shall see. Eight, seven, six...

Five seconds left.

Let's see if she can tot up

a total before I deduct the reds.

..one... OK, the total is deducting.

Oh, 58!

Gamer, you have won. Yes.

Dah!

Now, how did you do that?

I just worked hard.

Yeah, worked hard at getting lucky, more like.

You can now collect your holobox

and return to the Herculean.

Congratulations, gamers.

Well done, Hannah.

Evie, place your brother into the holoport to download later.

Pilot, let's fly to Level Five.

Gamers, you still have two people left to save.

So far, I can confirm you have saved Hannah's mum,

Grant's brother and Evie's brother.

Unfortunately, Evie's dad wasn't so lucky and is stuck on Level Two.

Level Five is a two-player game.

Selecting Grant and Evie.

Gimme a B! BOTH: B!

Gimme an A! BOTH: A!

Gimme a D! D!

What does it spell?

Luduuuuus!

Oh, forget it.

Right, you two, let's get going with Level Five.

In this game, you must work

as a team and use your bats

to stop your precious tick

from hitting the spiky wall.

"Super easy!" I hear you cry,

well, that's why my catwalking

bugs will be strutting around too.

You have 60 seconds.

If you hit the spikes more than five times,

you will lose

and your precious Earth twerp

will be uploaded into my game

for ever.

So, Earth nuggets, who are you going to play for this time?

Will it be Grant's mom or Hannah's cousin James?

Who shall we play for? Shall we go for Hannah's cousin?

Hannah's cousin, James!

Take your place at the table.

Gamers, you have 60 seconds to win back Hannah's cousin.

And are you ready at home? The game begins in three, two, one... Go!

A steady start here for Evie and Grant.

Let's hope my bugs mix it up

a little bit.

Spike! Ha-ha-ha. Yeah, like that.

That was great, bugs. Good work.

That's one spike.

They can afford five more.

40 seconds.

My catwalking bugs are doing

a beautiful show for us here right

now, wouldn't you say?

Just like we rehearsed, guys.

Great work! OK, come on, bugs.

30 seconds. It's time to step it up

a little bit now, show these guys

we mean business, if you know what I mean.

Spike, ha-ha! OK, that's two spikes.

Remember, they can't get more

than five spikes. 20 seconds.

Third spike, ha-ha!

Grant's really letting

the side down here.

I like him. I like, I like that kid

more and more, I really do.

Nine, eight... Come on, bugs,

we're running out of time.

Come on, Grant, get a few more in.

..four, three, two, one.

Oh, no!

Gamers, you have won.

BOTH: Yes!

Oh! I can't believe you won.

How did you do that?

Teamwork. We were working together and were talking.

Pah! More annoying teamwork.

Anyway, you just saved Hannah's cousin James.

Bluuuurrggh!

You can now collect your holobox and return to the Herculean.

ALL: Yay!

Congratulations, gamers.

Hannah, place your cousin James in the holoport to download later.

You still have one of your family members to win back.

Let's fly to Level Six.

The next level is a single-player game.

Grant selected. Level Six.

Grant is a football player, but are his fingers as fast as his feet?

So, Grant,

it all comes down to this.

Are you feeling confident? Yes.

Great, cos this game is really hard.

In this game, you must push the tick

and land it on the round target.

To steer the tick, use the paddles.

Push it too hard

and you'll hit the laser beam.

But beware, my bugs will be

getting in your way.

You need to land two ticks on the target in 60 seconds.

But if you lose, your precious Earth

twerp will be uploaded into my game

for ever.

So, there's only one Earth twerp left for you to play for.

It's your mom.

Gamer, take your place at the table.

Gamer, you have 60 seconds to win back your mum.

And are you ready at home? The game begins in three, two, one... Goooo!

This game is all about aim, speed and precision.

Let's see if Grant's got

what it takes.

So far, he doesn't. Ha-ha-ha!

Good block from my bugs there,

pushing that one to the side.

Good safe blocking, that's what you're trying but...

Wait, a rebound there.

Oh, that was fluky.

OK, he's got one tick on the target.

He needs to get one more to win.

Oh, I hope my bugs stop him.

30 seconds.

Huh! Laser beam!

You can't have enough laser beams,

I always say.

He's got to keep his nerve here.

Great block. 20 seconds.

20 seconds left. 20 seconds

to get another tick on the target.

They said it's impossible, but...

Oh, no! He's done it!

I can't believe it!

Gamer, you have won.

I won, Ludus. In your face.

You make me sick.

You can now collect your holobox and return to the Herculean.

Congratulations, gamers.

Place your mum into the holoport to download later.

You have played six levels and won back five holoboxes.

Unfortunately, Evie's dad has been uploaded

into Ludus' game for all time.

PILOT SCREECHES

Now, you must face Ludus one more time to win your return tickets home.

Pilot, fly at warp speed to the final level.

THEY SCREAM

Hold tight.

We are now docking at the final level.

Ludus is waiting for you.

Team status for final game.

Bravery: 86%.

Nerves: 49%.

Team status: Ready.

Hey, diddly-doo, Earth twizzlers.

It's the final game. Duh-duh-duuuuh!

This is heavy, right? Big time.

I am so tense that I just sprained my eyeball.

Uh-oh. Ha-ha-haa!

So, here's how it's going to go down.

One of these ticks

is your return ticket home.

Who knew?

All you have to do is keep an eye on it.

If you pick the right tick,

you'll win a return ticket home

and go back to Earth - hooray.

But if you pick my bug,

you'll be stranded here

in the levels of Ludus for ever,

and you'll have to work for me.

And trust me, you won't like it.

Got it?

Grant, see if you can catch your ticket.

Can you keep your eye on the ticket?

It's time to mix the ticks.

Do ya know which one it is?

Yes!

Whoa! How did you do that?

I memorised where the ticket was.

Wait, did you use your eyeballs?

Because that's cheating.

Gamer, collect your return ticket home.

Smarty pants.

OK, Hannah, let's see what you're made of.

It's time to mix the ticks.

Do you think you know which one it is, Hannah?

Yes! Oh, no!

You must have superfast eyeballs.

Gamer, collect your return ticket home.

Ugh! You make me sick.

Evie, step up and do your finest.

And play along at home.

It's time to mix the ticks.

Do ya think you know which one it is?

Yeah.

Go on, guess.

Ha-ha-ha-ha!

Evie, how do you feel?

Not that bad.

Well, I can guarantee you're going to feel horrible.

You can clean the walkway for ever.

Grant and Hannah,

you may have won tickets home

but in my eyes, you'll always be losers!

Ha-hoh, now, scram.

BOTH: Bye!

Winning gamers must board the Herculean immediately for departure.

Bye!

Evie, you messed up.

So, by the powers invested in me...

blah-di, blah-di, blah, you must stay on the levels of Ludus

for all eternity and mop.

I don't mind mopping, because I like mopping, so it doesn't bother me.

That's the spirit!

Hannah and Grant,

please present your ticket.

Congratulations.

You are champion gamers.

You have rescued five of your friends and families.

The Herculean will now take you and your loved ones home.

Bye!

HE SINGS: # Ludus is so popular Ludus is so sly

# Ludus is just really well-dressed He's such an awesome guy

# We're talkin' about Ludus He's... #

Uh... Oh, no!

You didn't... You just caught me singing again brilliantly there.

You know, guys, did you have fun? Did ya? Did you play along?

If not, just download my app

and play along next time

when I'll be turning the friends

and families of three more gamers

into holograms.

Horror show! Ha-ha.

Well, until then - goodbye!

BOTH: In your face, Ludus!

Did you play along at home?

How did you do?

Why not download my free app

from the CBBC website

and play along next time?

Goodbye!

Ludus is so handsome.

Thanks, Evie. Ha-ha!

'CBBC's coming at you,

'with brand-new Sidekick...'

All right!

Everyone ready?

Three, two, one.

KLAXON BLARES Here we go!