Controls
Hold Space, the mouse button, or a touch on the game area to move upward. Release to move downward. There is no horizontal steering: the course scrolls toward you at a steady pace.
| Device | Climb | Dive |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Hold Space | Release Space |
| Mouse or trackpad | Press and hold the game | Release |
| Touchscreen | Touch and hold the game | Lift your finger |
Press the pause control or P when you need to stop. The game also pauses when the browser tab is hidden, so returning to a run should not cause an unseen crash.
How scoring works
A point is counted after the kite passes completely beyond a gate. Touching a gate, the top boundary, or the bottom boundary ends the run. A collision and a gate crossing in the same instant count as a collision, not an extra point.
Endless mode keeps generating gates and gradually asks for quicker reads. Daily mode has a fixed number of gates; passing the last one completes the route. Best scores are saved locally on the device and browser you used.
Four techniques that improve a run
1. Look one gate ahead
Your horizontal position does not change, which means staring at the kite adds little information. Keep your gaze near the left edge of the next opening. That gives your hands more time to begin a correction.
2. Use short pulses near a gap
A long hold commits the kite to a large climb. Near a narrow opening, short presses and short releases produce smaller corrections and preserve room on both sides.
3. Start from the center when possible
The middle of an opening gives you two escape directions. Skimming one edge can look precise, but it removes the margin needed for the next gate.
4. Read pairs, not isolated gates
Before entering one opening, notice whether the following opening sits higher or lower. Exit the current gate on the side that shortens the next move rather than automatically returning to center.
Common mistakes
- Holding through panic. If you are climbing too quickly, another long press adds to the error. Release briefly and reassess the next opening.
- Correcting at the gate face. The kite still needs time to move vertically. Begin the correction in the open lane before the obstacle arrives.
- Chasing the previous miss. A new run does not need a completely different rhythm. Change the timing at the specific transition that failed.
- Ignoring the next exit. Passing a gate at its extreme edge often creates a harder setup for the next one.
Endless and daily modes
Endless mode is best for warming up and chasing distance. Its course extends as you play, so adaptation matters more than memorizing a route.
The daily route is generated from the UTC date and remains unchanged through the day. Unlimited retries let you learn it turn by turn until you reach the finish.
Comfort and accessibility
The kite and hazards use shape, contrast, and position rather than color alone. The game respects your operating system’s reduced-motion preference for surrounding interface effects. All primary controls are keyboard reachable, and the canvas receives a visible focus outline.