Doodle Ladder
By @eric
Bounce your doodle ever higher on an endless ladder of platforms without falling off the page.
How to play
- Watch your doodle bounce automatically off the platforms.
- Steer left or right to align your character with the platforms above.
- Anticipate the movement of sliding platforms to time your landing perfectly.
- Wrap around the screen edges to reach platforms on the opposite side.
- Keep climbing to set a new height record and increase your landing count.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap or hold the on-screen left and right arrows to steer your doodle.
- Keyboard
- Use the Left and Right arrow keys or A and D to steer.
- Mouse
- Click and hold the on-screen left and right arrows to steer.
More about this game
Your doodle bounces automatically whenever it lands on a platform, launching you upward to reach the next step. Your goal is to climb as high as possible by steering left and right. The platforms are spaced randomly, and some of them slide back and forth horizontally. If you miss a platform and fall 80 pixels past the bottom of the camera view, your run ends. The game tracks your highest height score, calculated by how far up you travel, and the total number of successful landings.
Tips
- Your doodle wraps around the screen. If you go off the left edge, you will instantly appear on the right side.
- Moving platforms slide back and forth. Aim for where they will be, keeping in mind your horizontal speed caps at 6.
- Your jump height is always the same, launching you at a speed of 11.4, so focus entirely on your horizontal positioning.
Questions
How do I jump?
You do not need to press a button to jump. Your doodle bounces automatically every time it touches the top of a platform.
What happens if I fall?
If you miss a platform and fall 80 pixels past the bottom of the camera view, your run ends. You will then see your final height score and total landing count.
Can I pause the game?
Yes, you can tap the pause button in the top right corner or press the Escape key to take a breather. The screen will show an overlay until you resume.