How to Play

1. Objective: Guide your blue square (the player) through the course, avoiding or collecting red square obstacles based on their numeric value.
2. Controls:
   • Click or tap the game area to make your square jump.
   • On desktop, you can also use the spacebar or up arrow key to jump.
3. Player Value:
   • Your blue square has a number on it – this is your current value.
   • Start with a value of 5.
4. Obstacles:
   • Red squares with numbers will approach from the right.
   • Each obstacle has a numeric value.
5. Interaction Rules:
   • If your value is equal to or greater than an obstacle’s value:
     • Jump on top of it to collect it.
     • If your value is higher, it increases by 1.
     • If your value is equal, it decreases by 1.
   • If your value is less than the obstacle’s value:
     • You must jump over it to avoid losing.
6. Scoring:
   • Your score is based on your current value.
   • Try to increase your value as much as possible.
7. Game Over:
   • The game ends if you collide with an obstacle of higher value.
   • Your high score is recorded.
8. Increasing Difficulty:
   • The game speed gradually increases over time.
   • Be prepared for faster obstacles as you play longer!
9. Tips:
   • Plan your jumps carefully – sometimes it’s better to avoid an obstacle than to collect it.
   • Try to increase your value early to make later obstacles easier.
   • Watch out for the increasing speed and adjust your timing accordingly.

Challenge yourself to achieve the highest value possible in Number Runner. Can you beat your high score?