Objective
Rescue the princess at the top of the construction site!
Navigate through multiple platforms while avoiding rolling barrels thrown by the antagonist. Climb ladders to reach higher platforms and make your way to the princess waiting at the top level to win.
Keyboard Controls
- Left Arrow: Move left
- Right Arrow: Move right
- Up Arrow: Climb up ladders
- Down Arrow: Descend ladders
- Spacebar: Jump (hold for higher jumps)
- P or ESC: Pause/Resume game
Pro Tip: Hold spacebar longer for higher jumps, or tap briefly for shorter hops. Use this to precisely clear barrels or reach platforms!
Mobile Touch Controls
On mobile devices and tablets, virtual on-screen controls appear automatically for touch-based gameplay. The mobile interface provides full control over player movement and actions.
D-Pad Controls (Default)
- Left Button: Move left - tap or hold to move in that direction
- Right Button: Move right - tap or hold to move in that direction
- Up Button: Climb ladders up - position near ladder and press up
- Down Button: Climb ladders down - position near ladder and press down
Jump Button
- Tap: Quick tap performs a short jump - great for avoiding low barrels
- Hold: Hold button down for a higher jump - needed for platform gaps and tall obstacles
Multi-Touch Support
The mobile controls support simultaneous multi-touch input, allowing you to move and jump at the same time. For example, you can hold the right directional button while tapping the jump button to perform a running jump. This makes complex maneuvers like jumping over barrels while moving feel natural and responsive.
Customizing Mobile Controls
Adjust mobile controls to your preference through the settings panel:
- Access Settings: Tap the ⚙️ icon on the menu screen
- Button Size: Adjust control button size from 50% to 150% for optimal comfort
- Button Opacity: Change transparency from 40% to 100% to balance visibility with game view
- Haptic Feedback: Toggle vibration feedback when pressing virtual buttons (if device supports)
- Control Scheme: Switch between D-pad (directional buttons) and Joystick (analog stick) layouts
Alternative Input
External Bluetooth Keyboard Support: If you have a Bluetooth keyboard connected to your mobile device or tablet, you can use the same keyboard controls as desktop play. The keyboard controls work alongside touch controls, so you can use whichever input method feels most comfortable.
Gameplay
Starting the Game: Press SPACE on the menu screen to begin.
- Avoid Rolling Barrels: The antagonist throws barrels that roll down platforms and fall down ladders. Getting hit costs you a life.
- Climb Platforms: Use ladders to navigate between platform levels. Position yourself near the ladder and press Up/Down arrow keys.
- 3 Lives System: You start with 3 lives. Lose all lives and it's game over!
- 180 Second Time Limit: Complete the level before time runs out for maximum time bonus points.
- Hammer Power-Up: Grab the hammer on platform 2 to destroy barrels for 10 seconds!
- Invincibility: After getting hit, you have 2 seconds of invincibility (flashing effect) to recover safely.
Scoring System
Maximize your score by performing skillful actions:
- Jump Over Barrel: 100 points
- Destroy Barrel with Hammer: 300 points
- Reach the Princess: 1,000 points
- Time Bonus: 10 points per second remaining
- Climbing Bonus: 10 points per meter climbed
High Score: Your highest score is saved automatically and displayed on the menu screen. Try to beat your personal best!
Strategy Tips
- Watch barrel patterns - some barrels fall down ladders, others continue rolling
- Time your jumps carefully to clear barrels for bonus points
- Grab the hammer power-up to safely clear groups of barrels
- Climb quickly but carefully - rushing leads to barrel collisions
- Use the time bonus to your advantage - faster completion means higher scores!
- During invincibility, reposition yourself safely before resuming normal play