Crossy Road

What Is Crossy Road?

Crossy Road is a fast, score-chasing arcade game from Hipster Whale (Australia) that modernizes the classic Frogger formula. Your goal is simple: survive as long as possible while crossing roads, rails, and rivers dodging cars, trains, and hopping across logs to rack up a higher distance score and collect coins for new characters. Stay still too long and the game pushes you forward. Hesitation is how runs end.

How to Play Crossy Road

• Start a run and face the first road or river lane.
• Move one tile at a time to avoid hazards and keep the camera from catching up.
• Collect coins when it’s safe; they’re used to unlock characters.
• Keep advancing to increase your score every forward hop counts.
• When you crash or fall, your score is saved; try again to beat your best.

Game Controls Guide

• Desktop: Arrow keys or WASD to move forward/back/left/right
• Mobile/Touch: Tap to hop forward; swipe left/right/back to sidestep/retreat

General tip: Don’t camp on a lane flow with the traffic patterns

Game Features

• Endless, High-Score Arcade: Pure “one-more-try” design: quick sessions, instant restarts, and a single objective get farther than last time.
• Character Collection: Spend coins from your runs to unlock a huge roster of playable characters. Many add fun visual quirks to the world (new models, sounds, or themes) that keep the game fresh without changing the core rules.
• Themed Worlds & Variants: Crossy Road includes themed worlds beyond the classic road/river setup—such as Space and Dinosaurs (introduced in December 2019). Availability can vary by platform/version, but each theme refreshes obstacles, scenery, and ambiance while keeping the signature lane-crossing gameplay.
• Play Free in the Browser: You can play Crossy Road online for free on major game portals (e.g., Poki) in a standard web browser with no download required. It also runs great on mobile with tap/swipe controls.

Tips & Tricks

1. Watch patterns, not vehicles. Look for gaps repeating every few seconds; move into lanes, not toward specific cars.
2. Back up when needed. Retreating a tile can desync you from a bad pattern and open a safe window.
3. Use the edge of logs. On rivers, hopping to the front edge gives you time to adjust before drifting away.
4. Cross diagonally. A quick left/right + forward chain threads tight spots more safely than straight charges.
5. Grab coins only when safe. A coin is never worth a lost run—prioritize clear lanes first.
6. Keep momentum. Stalling increases risk; steady, small hops are safer than long holds.

FAQ

Who made Crossy Road?

Hipster Whale (Australia). They also created PAC-MAN 256 and Shooty Skies.

How do I unlock new characters?

Collect coins during runs and use them to unlock characters through the in-game prize machine.

How do I move?

Use arrow keys/WASD on desktop; tap/swipe on mobile browsers. Don’t stop for too long.

Can I play online for free?

Yes. Crossy Road is playable for free in the browser on popular gaming portals. No download needed.

Any quick strategy advice?

Learn traffic timing, don’t fear backtracking, and keep a steady rhythm slow but constant progress beats risky sprints.

Crossy Road nails the essence of arcade high-score chasing: simple rules, tight controls, and endless replayability. Whether you’re chasing coins for the next character or just trying to beat your personal best, it’s the perfect browser game for quick, satisfying runs.