Tagnabber

Tagnabber is a tag game for two, three or four people on one keyboard. Each person steers a small headband fighter who runs and jumps over floating platforms. One fighter carries a white triangle, and the one who still carries it when the timer ends loses.

How to play

1. Press 2 Players, 3 Players or 4 Players on the start screen.
2. Pick one of the three maps: a grass island, a snow island or a desert island.
3. The Controls screen shows each person’s keys. Press Start.
4. Run and jump over the platforms. The timer counts down at the top of the screen.
5. Stay away from the marker, or pass it on by catching someone else. The fighter who still carries the white triangle at zero loses.
6. On the game over screen choose Restart to play again or Quit to leave.

What you see on screen

• Start screen: the Tagnabber title, buttons for two, three and four people and a music button.
• Map screen: three islands and a Game Settings button at the bottom.
• Settings: buffs on or off, and a round time of 60, 120 or 180 seconds. They are saved automatically.
• In the game: the countdown at the top, a pause button at the bottom and a white triangle over the marked fighter. The camera pulls back when the fighters are far apart.
• Game over: a split screen that says LOSE over the fighter who was marked.

Game features

• Two, three or four fighters on a single keyboard
• Three maps and rounds of 60, 120 or 180 seconds
• Optional buffs that appear on the map
• Floating platforms and ramps on every map
• No download and no sign-up

Controls

• Red: W jumps, A moves left, D moves right
• Blue: Up arrow jumps, Left and Right arrows move
• Yellow: I jumps, J moves left, L moves right
• Green: T jumps, F moves left, H moves right

Tips

• Choose the round length first. In Game Settings the time can be 60, 120 or 180 seconds, and the choice is saved.
• Do not stand still. In our test with nobody moving, the timer ran from 120 to zero and the fighter who carried the triangle lost.
• Agree on keys before you start. Red, Blue, Yellow and Green each have their own three keys, so four people fit on one keyboard.
• Use the wide view. The camera pulls back when the fighters are far apart, so you can see where the others are.
• Read our tag game tips for the test numbers behind these tips.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can play Tagnabber?

Two, three or four people on one keyboard. Choose the number on the start screen.

Which keys does each person use?

Red uses W, A and D, Blue uses the arrow keys, Yellow uses I, J and L, and Green uses T, F and H.

How do you lose a round?

The fighter who still carries the white triangle when the timer reaches zero loses.

How long is a round?

You can choose 60, 120 or 180 seconds in Game Settings. The setting is saved automatically.

What are buffs?

They are pickups that can appear on the map when buffs are switched on in Game Settings. You can also switch them off.

Can I play Tagnabber on a phone?

The game is built for a keyboard, so it plays best on a computer. On a phone, turn the device sideways to see the game.

Is Tagnabber free?

Yes. It is free to play in your browser on Yes This Game, with no download and no sign-up.