Gum Morphing

Gum morphing (often shortened to simply Morphing) is a mechanic in Ninjala that enables players to blend into surroundings by disguising themselves as an inanimate object for a time.
== Usage ==
The player can turn into the closest object surrounding themselves by pressing . Objects they can turn into can range from boxes, to flags, to various other items. Players can also morph into their equipped Utsusemi via pressing . Players cannot stay morphed forever however; while morphed, a green meter appear showing the player how long they can remain morphed for. The player can be morphed for up to around 15 seconds at a time, and the meter gradually recharges while not morphed.
This mechanic allows players to hide from enemies, given they morph out of sight and do not move. When the player is morphed, other player's Ninja Sense will not detect them and they cannot by targeted by the camera. The player will automatically exit their morphed form if they attack or use any gum bubble ability, but they can still move, jump, and dash while remaining morphed. 
Gum morphing also serves as a way for the player to rapidly regain their life and S-Energy at an accelerated rate. This effect is further amplified if the Master of Change Shinobi Card is equipped and/or the Assist Codes are enhanced. Master of Change also adds an adtional ability to morphed players: if a player doesn't move for a certain period of time while morphed, the first attack does not only deal damage but is also guaranteed to Gum Bind. To know the timing there is a visual key, a ring with the Master of Change icon spins around the player's avatar. When heading to the nearby opponent the player has to be quick because when attacking the player leaves the morphed state, and the effect doesn't last long afterwards.
With the Shinobi Cards Discerning Eye or Ninja Sense Pro player are still able to see and target morped opponents. The range can be extended with Assist Codes. Furthermore Ninja Sense Pro has a code for dealing more damage to morphed opponents. The Special Beyond the Gum and the Alter Special Golden March both morph the opponent once they got hit. This state is different though as the player cannot unmorph via an action by themselves, but instead have to wait until a timer runs out. The player therefore is unable to attack or use any gum bubble ability.
Category:Game Mechanics