Padleap

Padleap is a bouncing ball game in deep space: the ball hops from pad to pad by itself, and you drag left and right to keep it landing on the glowing pads that keep coming.

How to play

1. On the start screen, press on the game and drag. The ball starts hopping as soon as you move.
2. Steer: keep the mouse button or your finger down and drag sideways. The ball follows your drag.
3. Land: each hop has to end on a pad. The next pad can sit to the left, to the right or straight ahead.
4. Score: every pad you land on adds one point.
5. Restart: after a miss, press the round arrow on the game over card, or the house to go back to the start.

What you see on screen

• Start screen: the PADLEAP title, a row of pads leading into space and a settings button.
• Score: the large number at the top while you play.
• Pads: glowing blocks in changing colours.
• Game over card: your record (BEST) and the run you just played (LAST).
• Settings: switches for the music and the sound effects.

Tips

• Start steering right away. In our test, ten runs with no steering at all landed only 0 to 2 pads.
• Find the rhythm. A new pad comes about every 0.6 seconds, so plan the next drag while the ball is still in the air.
• Do not wiggle. Random drags landed fewer pads on average than no steering at all.
• Read our bouncing ball game tips for the numbers behind these tips.

Frequently asked questions

How do I control the ball?

Press and drag sideways on the game. The ball moves with your drag while it keeps hopping forward by itself.

When does a run end?

When the ball misses a pad and falls. The game over card then shows the score.

How is the score counted?

One point for every pad the ball lands on.

Is my record saved?

Yes, your best score is kept in your browser on this device. Nothing is sent anywhere.

Can I turn the music off?

Yes. The settings button on the start screen has separate switches for the music and the sound effects.

Is Padleap free to play?

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