Plankrise

Plankrise is a 3D lumberjack runner. A woodcutter runs through a forest by himself, and you steer him by dragging the mouse left or right.

How to play

1. Click the screen where it says Tap to start.
2. The woodcutter runs forward on his own.
3. Hold the mouse button and drag left or right to steer him.
4. Run into trees to chop them; the planks pile up on his back.
5. Steer around the rocks: hitting one ends the level.
6. When the level fails, press Retry to start it again.

What you see on screen

• Start screen: a sound button, the level number and the woodcutter with his axe.
• While running: a forest of green, yellow and red trees, with sparks when a tree is chopped.
• After a crash: a Level Failed message with a Retry button.

Tips

• Do not stand still. In our runs the level failed 4 to 6 seconds after the start with no input.
• Drag to the right first. In all three of our runs dragging right kept the woodcutter alive at 10 seconds, while dragging left ended the level within 2.5 seconds.
• Holding the mouse button without moving it did not help; it failed at the same time as doing nothing.
• Read our wood stair game tips for the numbers behind these tips.

Frequently asked questions

How do I steer the woodcutter?

Hold the mouse button and drag left or right.

What ends a level?

Running into a rock shows Level Failed.

Can I try again?

Yes. Press Retry on the Level Failed screen.

Does standing still work?

No. With no input the level failed 4 to 6 seconds after the start in all three of our runs.

Can I play on a phone?

The game is made for a mouse and a wide screen, so it plays best on a computer.

Is Plankrise free to play?

Yes. You can play it in your browser on Yes This Game with no download and no sign-up.