How to play
Guide the hero in the green cap from left to right to the jackpot machine at the end of each level. Grab coins on the way: every 50 coins earns an extra life. Beating a level unlocks the next one, and your progress is saved in your browser.
- Seven boxes open when you hit them from below. 80% of the time they drop a coin, and 20% of the time it's the jackpot: the hero is invincible until the end of the level, enemies pop on touch, pits and acid bounce you back up, and every coin nearby flies straight to you.
- Flags are checkpoints: after losing a life you restart from the last green flag.
- Springs launch you high into the air: hold jump to fly even higher.
- Platforms glide side to side and up and down: wait for one to come close, then jump.
- Time is limited, and every second left over becomes bonus points at the finish.
Five levels
| Level | What's new |
|---|---|
| 1. Fruit Machine | Warm-up: cherries, bells, grumpy dice and your first seven boxes |
| 2. Lucky Sevens | Springs, hills and hopping cherries |
| 3. Diamond Deluxe | Flying cards and moving platforms over the abyss |
| 4. Triple BAR | Acid pools, lifts and spiky chips |
| 5. Mega Jackpot | Everything at once, and the boss Ludka at the end |
Enemies
- Dice pace back and forth: jump on them from above.
- Cherries hop toward you: strike while they're on the ground.
- Flying cards drift in waves: you can stomp them too.
- Spiky chips are covered in spikes: never land on them, jump over instead.
Boss: Ludka
At the end of the fifth machine the hero is locked in an arena with Ludka, a greedy one-armed bandit with dollar signs for eyes. She sucks money: she opens her mouth, pulls the hero in and drains coins one by one. When your coins run out, she starts taking lives.
- Bananas are your only weapon. Throw them with X (or F, K), or the 🍌 button on a phone. A banana flies in an upward arc, so throw from a distance.
- Where to get bananas. The arena has seven boxes: 80% give a bunch of bananas, 20% give a short jackpot with invincibility and a triple throw. Empty boxes refill after a few seconds.
- Double damage. A hit while Ludka is sucking coins does double damage and breaks her attack.
- Fake “FREE” coins. Once hurt, Ludka spits pink coins that look like a bonus but bite. Don't collect them — knock them out with bananas or jump over them.
- Banana peels. A banana that misses leaves a peel on the floor. When she's furious, Ludka slams down and sends out shock waves (jump over them), and if she lands on a peel she slips and is defenceless for a while: hit her for double damage.
- The jackpot won't save you. Ludka eats any jackpot you bring into the arena, so it's a fair fight.
Beat Ludka and every coin she stole comes back to you, with interest.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Run | ← → or A / D | ◀ ▶ buttons |
| Jump | Space, ↑, W or Z | Jump button |
| High jump | Hold the jump key longer | Hold the button longer |
| Throw a banana (boss) | X, F or K | 🍌 button |
| Pause | P or Esc | — |
About the game
8-Bit Run was made specially for 8bitcasino.co: the characters, levels and music are all our own. It runs entirely in your browser, and your high score and unlocked levels are saved only on your device. It's just for fun: no bets, no purchases and no real money.
FAQ
How do I beat the boss Ludka?
Throw bananas from the seven boxes at her, hit her while she's vacuuming for double damage, and leave peels on the floor: when she slams down on one, she slips and is defenceless.
Is the game free?
Yes. 8-Bit Run has no bets, purchases or sign-up — just in-game coins and a high score stored on your device.
How many levels are there?
Five: Neon City, Cherry Orchard, Card Castle, Roulette Factory and Jackpot Tower. Each one unlocks when you beat the one before.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. On touch screens, ◀ ▶ and Jump buttons appear under the game screen.
How do I get more lives?
Collect coins: every 50 coins gives you an extra life.