Kunaispire

Kunaispire is a pixel-art ninja game. A ninja stands on top of a pagoda tower and throws kunai at the enemy ninja climbing toward him.

How to play

1. Click TAP SCREEN TO START, then press PLAY.
2. Read the hint: SHOOT LEFT on the left half of the screen and SHOOT RIGHT on the right half.
3. Click or tap the left or right half to throw a kunai to that side; you need to use the right side too before the game begins.
4. Watch the kill counter in the middle of the tower.
5. When the game is over, press RETRY to beat your high score.

What you see on screen

• Start screen: the KUNAI SPIRE title and a TAP SCREEN TO START sign over a pagoda tower.
• Menu: HIGH SCORE with your kills, a PLAY button and music and sound buttons at the top left.
• Top of the screen: a row of five kunai icons.
• Game over: a NEW HIGH SCORE panel with a RETRY button.

Tips

• Use both sides. In our tests, tapping only the left side left the game stuck on the hint screen for 34 seconds.
• Keep tapping steadily. Alternating left and right about twice a second gave 6, 7 and 6 kills before the game ended.
• Expect short rounds; all three of our alternating runs ended within 8 seconds.
• Read our ninja tower game tips for the numbers behind these tips.

Frequently asked questions

How do I throw a kunai in Kunaispire?

Click or tap the left or right half of the screen to throw to that side.

Why does nothing happen when I tap only the left side?

The hint screen waits for a tap on the right side too. In our tests, left-only taps never started the round.

How long is a round?

Short. Our three alternating-tap runs ended within 8 seconds with 6, 7 and 6 kills.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes, the game is built around taps on the left and right half of the screen, though we tested it with a mouse.

Is Kunaispire free to play?

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