Sixbound

Sixbound is a cartoon contest game in six rounds. You pick a player number and try to clear six classic playground challenges one after another, from a stop-and-go run across a field to a final tag duel.

How to play

1. Press play on the start screen, use the arrows to pick a player number and press choose.
2. Round 1, Red Light, Green Light: hold the mouse button (or your finger) to run while the light is green and let go before it turns red.
3. Round 2, Dalgona Candy: hold to cut along the shape printed on the cookie, visiting every marked corner and returning to the start before the timer ends.
4. Round 3, Tug of War: tap again and again to pull the rope harder than the other team.
5. Round 4, Marble Game: guess odd or even to win all the marble balls from your opponent.
6. Round 5, Glass Bridge: tap left or right to step onto a glass pane, and watch for the ones that break.
7. Round 6, Final Tag: hold the on-screen controller to move, dodge, and tag your opponent before your health bar runs out.

What you see on screen

• Start screen: the SIX BOUND title, a glass jar of coins and a crowd of numbered runners.
• Timer: a clock above the field that counts down each round.
• Round hint: a short instruction such as Hold to run or Tap repeatedly to pull.
• Game Over card: shows when you are out and lets you continue.

Tips

• In round 1, let go of the button about 0.9 seconds before the light turns red: all 5 runs that did so were still alive when the timer ended.
• Letting go exactly when the light turns red is too late. The runner keeps moving and was knocked out in all 5 of our runs.
• Doing nothing does not help. The 30 second timer ends the round with no distance covered.
• Read our six-round challenge tips for the numbers behind these tips.

Frequently asked questions

How many rounds are there?

Six. A round starts after the last one is cleared, and the Game Over card appears when you are out.

How do I move in the first round?

Hold the mouse button, or touch the screen, to run. Let go when the light turns red.

What happens if I do nothing?

The timer runs out and the round ends without a win.

Can I pick my number?

Yes. On the start screen use the arrows to choose a three-digit player number before the first round.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes. The game runs on touch screens and adapts to a tall phone screen as well as a wide window.

Is Sixbound free to play?

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