About Bob's Beanstalk Bounce
Bob's Beanstalk Bounce is an endless vertical jumper. Bob has fallen out of his home in the clouds and the only way back is up a magic beanstalk covered in leafy platforms. He bounces automatically every time he lands; your job is to steer him left and right so he keeps landing on the next platform instead of falling back to the ground.
The higher Bob climbs, the more the world changes. The sky moves from a bright day to a sunset and then into night, and the beanstalk gets busier: moving platforms, leaves that crumble after one bounce, and traffic in the air. Birds show up once you pass 1,000 points, hot air balloons join after 3,000, and fast planes after 6,000.
Every run is randomly generated, so no two climbs are the same, and your best height is saved so you always have a score to beat.
How to play Bob's Beanstalk Bounce
- Start the game. Bob begins on the ground and bounces automatically.
- Steer Bob left or right so that he lands on the platform above. Falling off the bottom of the screen ends the run.
- Your score goes up with every bit of height you gain. Stomping on an obstacle from above is worth a 50-point bonus.
- Watch the platform types: plain leaves are safe, some platforms slide sideways, and fragile ones break as soon as you bounce off them.
- Grab power-ups sitting on platforms: a spring launches you much higher, wings let you fly straight up for a few seconds, and a star makes Bob briefly invincible.
- Avoid touching birds, balloons and planes from the side or below. Landing on top of them is fine, and knocks them out of the sky.
Controls
| Input | What it does |
|---|---|
| Left / Right arrow keys | Move Bob left or right (desktop) |
| Hold left or right side of the screen | Move Bob on phones and tablets |
| Sound button | Turn sound effects on or off |
Tips and strategy
- Small corrections are better than big ones. Bob keeps some sideways momentum, so tap rather than hold when you are lining up a narrow platform.
- Fragile platforms are still useful: they give you one full bounce. Just make sure there is another platform within reach above.
- Wings and stars make you safe from obstacles, so they are the best time to push through a crowded section of sky.
- Moving platforms are easiest to land on when they are heading toward you. Wait for them rather than chasing them.
- If an obstacle is drifting toward your landing spot, try to land on top of it for the 50-point stomp instead of dodging away.
Frequently asked questions
Does the game ever end?
No. The beanstalk is endless. The run ends when Bob falls or is hit by an obstacle, and the goal is to beat your best score.
Why does the page ask me to play fullscreen on my phone?
The game is tall and narrow, so fullscreen gives you the whole screen for the climb and big touch zones on each side.
Is my high score saved?
Yes, your best score is stored in your browser on the device you play on.
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