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By @GaoSong
Tap to stop the moving pointer inside the target zone to score points and build a perfect streak.
How to play
- Watch the pointer move back and forth along the rail.
- Tap the screen when the pointer is inside the target zone.
- Aim for the exact center to score a Perfect hit.
- Build a perfect streak to increase your score multiplier.
- Avoid missing the target zone, or you will lose a life.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap anywhere on the screen to stop the pointer.
- Keyboard
- Press any key to stop the pointer.
- Mouse
- Click anywhere to stop the pointer.
More about this game
In this precision timing game, your goal is to stop a fast-moving pointer exactly over the target zone. The core loop involves tapping at the right moment to score points, with perfectly centered stops awarding higher points and building a combo multiplier. As you progress, the game becomes more difficult: the pointer speeds up every 5 levels, and the target width shrinks as your level and score increase. The run ends if you miss the target completely 3 times.
Tips
- Focus on the center of the target zone, which is only 18% of the total width, to get Perfect hits and build your combo multiplier.
- Anticipate the pointer's speed changes; it increases by a 1.16x multiplier every 5 levels, requiring faster reaction times.
- Don't panic if the target gets smaller. It shrinks by 8 units per level and based on your score, but never goes below 92 units wide.
Questions
How do I get a higher score?
You get a higher score by hitting the exact center of the target for a Perfect rating, which builds a streak. A higher streak increases your score multiplier up to a maximum of 2.5x.
Why did the game end?
The game ends when you miss the target zone completely 3 times. You can track your remaining misses by looking at the red dots in the top right corner.
Does the game get harder?
Yes, the game gets harder in two ways: the pointer moves faster every 5 levels, and the target zone shrinks as your level and score increase.