🎯 Game Objective

Help Jumpman climb to the top of the construction site to rescue the princess from Donkey Kong! Dodge rolling barrels, climb ladders, and navigate platforms to reach your goal.

📱 Touch Controls

On mobile devices, use the on-screen controls to play:

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Left D-Pad

Tap or hold to move Jumpman left

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Right D-Pad

Tap or hold to move Jumpman right

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Up D-Pad

Climb up ladders when standing at the base

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Down D-Pad

Climb down ladders when at the top

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Jump Button

Large circular button on the right - tap to jump over barrels

💡 Touch Control Tips:

The controls have haptic feedback on supported devices. They're optimized for one-handed play in landscape mode.

⌨️ Keyboard Controls

For desktop or devices with keyboards:

←
Left Arrow

Move left

→
Right Arrow

Move right

↑
Up Arrow

Climb up

↓
Down Arrow

Climb down

␣
Spacebar

Jump

Alternative keys: A (left), D (right), W (up), S (down)

📋 Gameplay Rules

Movement

  • Use directional controls to move Jumpman left and right across platforms
  • Jump over rolling barrels to avoid losing lives
  • Climb ladders to reach higher platforms
  • Be careful at platform edges - falling means losing a life

Obstacles

  • Barrels roll down platforms and can knock you down
  • Timing is crucial - watch the barrel patterns
  • Some barrels roll down ladders, so stay alert
  • Donkey Kong throws barrels from the top platform

Scoring

  • Jump over barrels to earn points
  • Climb higher to increase your score multiplier
  • Collect bonus items when they appear
  • Reach the princess for a level completion bonus

Lives & Game Over

  • You start with 3 lives
  • Getting hit by a barrel costs one life
  • Falling off platforms costs one life
  • Game ends when all lives are lost

💪 Tips & Strategies

🎮 Beginner Tips:

Start by observing barrel patterns before rushing forward. Use ladders strategically to avoid barrel clusters. Practice timing your jumps on the first platform before advancing.

  • Learn the barrel rolling patterns - they're predictable
  • Use the bottom of ladders as safe zones to wait for barrels to pass
  • Don't rush - patient play scores higher than risky moves
  • Jump early rather than late when dodging barrels
  • Keep Jumpman moving - stationary targets are easier to hit
  • Plan your route before starting each level

📱 Mobile Gaming Tips

  • Play in landscape mode for the best experience
  • Adjust touch control sensitivity in the settings menu
  • Enable haptic feedback for better tactile response
  • Use headphones for immersive retro sound effects
  • Find a comfortable grip - one hand for D-pad, one for jump
  • Take advantage of the performance settings on older devices
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