Apple Basket Catch
By @eric
Catch falling apples in your basket before they hit the ground to build your score.
How to play
- Slide the track at the bottom of the screen to move your basket.
- Position the basket directly under the falling apples to catch them.
- Keep catching apples as the spawn rate drops to 0.7 seconds per apple.
- Avoid letting three apples hit the ground.
Controls
- Touch
- Drag the slider track at the bottom to move the basket left and right.
- Keyboard
- Hold the Left and Right Arrow keys to move the basket at a constant speed.
- Mouse
- Click and drag the slider track to move the basket.
More about this game
In Apple Basket Catch, your goal is to collect as many falling apples as possible. You control a basket at the bottom of the screen, sliding it left and right to catch the apples before they hit the ground. A catch registers if the apple lands within 51 pixels of the basket center. As your run progresses, the apples fall faster, increasing from a base speed of 180 up to a maximum of 350. The harvest ends immediately once you miss three apples.
Tips
- Keep your basket near the center of the screen when no apples are falling so you can quickly reach either edge.
- Anticipate where the apples will land, as their falling speed increases by three units for every second you play.
- You only need to get the center of the basket within 51 pixels of the apple to secure a successful catch.
Questions
How do I move the basket?
You can move the basket by dragging the slider track at the bottom of the screen with your finger or mouse. You can also use the Left and Right Arrow keys on your keyboard to slide the basket at a speed of 350 pixels per second.
How does the game end?
The game ends when you miss three apples. You have three lives, which are represented by the red dots at the top right of the screen.
Do the apples fall faster over time?
Yes, the apples fall faster and spawn more frequently as the game goes on. The time between apple drops gradually decreases from 1.25 seconds down to a minimum of 0.7 seconds.