GAME OF THE DAY

Crossy Road

Hop till you drop in a retro-style romp.

Crossy Road

Endless Arcade Hopper

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Why did the chicken cross the road? In Crossy Road, it’s obvious—to get a high score!

The premise is incredibly simple: Guide a hen (or other hero) through traffic and around obstacles, hopping till you meet your demise. The farther you travel, the more points you earn.

Sidestep and backpedal to grab coins and dodge cars at the very last second.

But Crossy Road is way harder than it looks. Cars and trains rush by at varying speeds. Stepping on floating logs takes careful timing. And standing still for too long may summon an especially hungry eagle. There’s also a high-speed train and random police cruisers to avoid, plus the bottom edge of the screen, which is always creeping up behind you.

Picking the skeleton avatar changes the environment to a Halloween theme.

Despite all the danger, you can’t help but smile at the cartoonish whimsy of it all. As a snail, a cyclist, or a hopping plate of fish and chips, you’re in for an exhilarating mix of skill and luck with every run. See you on the leaderboards!