Subway Surfers

CONTROLS: - Desktop: - Up Arrow: Jump / Jump over obstacles - Down Arrow: Roll / Roll under barriers and trains - Left Arrow: Move left / Switch to left lane - Right Arrow: Move right / Switch to right lane - SPACE Key: Start game / Pause game / Activate Hoverboard (when available) - Mobile/Tablet: - Swipe Up: Jump / Jump over obstacles - Swipe Down: Roll / Roll under barriers and trains - Swipe Left: Move left / Switch to left lane - Swipe Right: Move right / Switch to right lane - Tap: Start game / Pause game / Activate Hoverboard (double tap) BASIC MECHANICS: 1. Movement System: - Three-lane track: Left, Center, Right lanes - Lane switching: Instant lane changes via swipe/arrow keys - Continuous forward movement: Automatic forward running - Speed increase: Game speed gradually increases over time - Lane width: Fixed lane width (20 units) 2. Jump Mechanics: - Jump: Swipe up / Up arrow to jump over obstacles - Jump height: Fixed jump height and duration - Jump timing: Must time jumps to clear barriers - Landing: Automatic landing after jump animation - Jump animations: Various jump tricks (kickflip, grab, salto, etc.) 3. Roll Mechanics: - Roll: Swipe down / Down arrow to roll under obstacles - Roll duration: Fixed roll animation duration - Roll timing: Must time rolls to pass under barriers - Roll animations: Smooth rolling animation - Recovery: Automatic recovery from roll 4. Lane Switching (Dodge): - Left Dodge: Swipe left / Left arrow to move left lane - Right Dodge: Swipe right / Right arrow to move right lane - Dodge animations: Smooth lane transition animations - Instant switching: Immediate lane change - Three-lane system: Navigate between three tracks 5. Obstacle System: - Barriers: Static obstacles blocking paths - Trains: Moving obstacles on tracks - Barriers above: Require rolling under - Barriers below: Require jumping over - Side barriers: Require lane switching - Collision: Collision with obstacles ends run 6. Guard Chase: - Guard: Enemy chasing player from behind - Guard proximity: Audio warning when guard nearby - Guard catch: Guard catches player if too close - Guard animations: Guard can jump, roll, dodge - Guard start: Guard chase begins at game start - Guard catch animations: Guard catches player from left/right 7. Dog Companion: - Guard's dog: Runs with guard - Dog animations: Dog can jump, roll, dodge - Dog catch: Dog can catch player - Dog catch animations: Dog catches from left/right 8. Coin Collection: - Coins: Scattered throughout tracks - Coin pickup: Automatic collection when touched - Coin sound: Audio feedback on collection - Coin value: Coins stored for purchases - Coin paths: Coins form collection paths 9. Power-ups: - Jetpack: Fly above obstacles for limited time - Hoverboard: Protection from one collision (double tap/space) - Magnet: Attracts nearby coins automatically - Magnet duration: Limited time power-up - Power-up spawn: Random power-up placement - Power-up pickup: Automatic activation on collection 10. Jetpack Power-up: - Flight mode: Fly above all obstacles - Jetpack duration: Limited flight time - Lane control: Can change lanes while flying - Barrel rolls: Can perform barrel rolls left/right - Jetpack animations: Special flight animations - Visual effects: Smoke and visual effects during flight 11. Hoverboard Power-up: - Protection: Prevents one collision - Activation: Double tap / Space key - Hoverboard crash: Ends hoverboard on collision - Special effects: Visual hoverboard effects - Hoverboard sound: Audio feedback on crash 12. Magnet Power-up: - Coin attraction: Automatically collects nearby coins - Magnet range: Attracts coins within range - Magnet duration: Limited time active - Visual indicator: Shows magnet active state - Coin path following: Coins curve toward player 13. Score System: - Distance: Score based on distance traveled - Coin bonus: Coins contribute to score - Combo system: Chain actions for bonus points - Score multiplier: Multipliers for combos - High score: Tracks best distance/score - Score display: Real-time score counter 14. Combo System: - Action chains: Chain jumps, rolls, and dodges - Combo multiplier: Higher combos = more points - Combo display: Visual combo indicator - Combo breaking: Collision breaks combo - Maximum combo: Potential for very high combos 15. Character System: - Default character: Jake (starting character) - Character unlock: Purchase additional characters - Character selection: Choose character before run - Characters: Brody, Tagbot, Tasha, Ninja, Lucy, King, Yutani, Spike, Fresh, Tricky, and more - Character animations: Unique animations per character 16. Board System: - Skateboard: Default board (New York themed) - Board customization: Different board styles available - Board unlock: Purchase boards with coins - Board effects: Visual board effects during run 17. Revive System: - Revivals: Up to 3 revives available (configurable) - Revive timeout: 6 seconds to revive (configurable) - Save me button: Option to revive after death - Revive cost: May require coins or ads - Revive animation: Special revive animation 18. Game Over System: - Death condition: Collision with obstacle or guard catch - Game over screen: Shows final score and options - Restart option: Quick restart available - Menu return: Return to main menu - High score check: Compares to previous best 19. Menu System: - Main menu: Start screen with options - Play button: Start new run - Top Run: View best run statistics - High Scores: View score leaderboard - Store: Purchase characters, boards, upgrades - Settings: Game settings and options - Pause menu: Pause during gameplay 20. Store System: - Character store: Purchase unlockable characters - Board store: Purchase unlockable boards - Boosts: Purchase temporary boosts - Free stuff: Claim free rewards - Coin spending: Use collected coins for purchases 21. Audio System: - Theme music: Background music during gameplay - Sound effects: Jump, roll, dodge, coin pickup sounds - Guard proximity: Warning sound when guard nearby - Guard catch: Sound when caught by guard - Power-up sounds: Special sounds for power-ups - Footstep sounds: Running footstep audio - Death sounds: Collision and death audio - Sound toggle: Enable/disable sounds 22. Visual Effects: - 3D Graphics: WebGL-based 3D rendering - Particle effects: Various visual effects - Halo effects: Glow and lighting effects - Jetpack smoke: Smoke particles during jetpack - Spray splash: Visual splash effects - Ocean effects: Water and environment effects - Shadow rendering: Dynamic shadows 23. Environment: - New York setting: New York City subway theme - Track variety: Procedurally generated tracks - Obstacle variety: Various obstacle types - Background scrolling: Infinite scrolling background - Tunnel sections: Tunnel environment segments - Track variations: Different track configurations 24. Animation System: - Character animations: Running, jumping, rolling - Guard animations: Chasing, catching animations - Dog animations: Running, catching animations - Jump tricks: Advanced jump animations (kickflip, grab, salto, etc.) - Stumble animations: Corner and side stumble animations - Death animations: Various death animations - Idle animations: Character idle animations 25. Tutorial System: - Tutorial prompts: On-screen instructions - Swipe/Key prompts: Shows required input - Tutorial completion: Guides through basic moves - Tutorial feedback: Positive feedback on completion 26. Camera System: - Follow camera: Camera follows player - Hit cam: Special camera on death - Camera shake: Screen shake effects - Dynamic camera: Camera adjusts to action 27. Speed Progression: - Starting speed: Initial moderate speed - Speed increase: Gradual speed increase over time - Maximum speed: Increasingly challenging speeds - Speed scaling: Speed scales with distance - Difficulty curve: Game becomes harder over time 28. Collectible System: - Coins: Primary collectible - Power-ups: Special collectibles - Collection paths: Coins form collection routes - Collection timing: Time collection for efficiency - Collection strategies: Plan collection routes 29. Obstacle Patterns: - Pattern generation: Procedurally generated obstacles - Pattern difficulty: Patterns increase in difficulty - Pattern timing: Obstacles spaced for skill testing - Pattern variety: Various obstacle combinations - Pattern memorization: Learn common patterns 30. Achievement System: - Awards: Various achievement awards - Achievement tracking: Tracks milestones - Achievement unlocks: Unlock achievements - Progress display: Shows achievement progress STRATEGIC TIPS: - Timing Mastery: Master jump and roll timing. Practice timing obstacles perfectly. - Lane Awareness: Always know which lane you're in. Quick lane changes save runs. - Coin Paths: Follow coin paths when safe. Don't risk collisions for single coins. - Power-up Priority: Use hoverboard strategically for protection. Save for difficult sections. - Jetpack Efficiency: Use jetpack to clear difficult obstacle clusters efficiently. - Guard Distance: Maintain distance from guard. Proximity warnings indicate danger. - Combo Building: Chain actions for combo multipliers. Higher combos = higher scores. - Speed Adaptation: Adapt to increasing speed. Faster reactions needed over time. - Obstacle Patterns: Learn common obstacle patterns. Pattern recognition improves performance. - Revive Strategy: Use revives strategically. Don't waste revives on early mistakes. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: - Advanced Combos: Master complex combo chains for maximum scores. Chain multiple actions. - Pattern Recognition: Recognize and predict obstacle patterns. Anticipate upcoming obstacles. - Speed Mastery: Master high-speed gameplay. React faster as speed increases. - Coin Optimization: Optimize coin collection routes. Maximize coins per run. - Power-up Timing: Time power-ups perfectly. Use at optimal moments for maximum benefit. - Lane Optimization: Optimize lane usage. Minimize unnecessary lane changes. - Guard Management: Manage guard distance effectively. Use obstacles to slow guard. - Trick Mastery: Master advanced jump tricks. Tricks may provide score bonuses. - Efficiency Mastery: Maximize distance per run. Balance risk vs. reward. - High Score Strategy: Plan runs for maximum distance and score. Long runs = high scores. WINNING AND PROGRESSION: - Distance Achievement: Run as far as possible. Distance is primary goal. - Score Achievement: Achieve high scores through combos and coin collection. Compete for top scores. - Coin Collection: Collect coins to unlock characters and boards. Progression through purchases. - Character Unlocks: Unlock all available characters. Collection completion goal. - Board Collection: Collect all available boards. Customization completion. - Achievement Mastery: Complete all achievements. Full game completion. - High Score Competition: Beat your previous high scores. Continuous improvement. - Skill Development: Improve reaction time and pattern recognition. Skill-based progression. - Speed Mastery: Master gameplay at maximum speeds. High-speed expertise. - Perfect Runs: Complete runs without collisions. Perfect gameplay demonstration. Enjoy running through the New York subway and dodging obstacles in Subway Surfers New York!