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Crossy Road is an incredibly popular and addictive endless arcade-style video game developed and published by Hipster Whale. The objective of the game is simple: to cross a series of busy roads, rivers, and train tracks for as long as possible without dying. Its charming voxel art style (similar to 3D pixels) and a vast collection of unlockable characters have made it a global hit on mobile devices and other platforms. The name and concept of the game are a playful reference to the classic joke, "Why did the chicken cross the road?".

How to Play Crossy Road

• Movement: Players control their character by tapping the screen to hop forward one lane at a time, or swiping left, right, and down to move in those directions. The goal is to keep moving forward.
• Obstacles: The world is filled with hazards. You must avoid being hit by cars, trucks, and trains. You also need to cross rivers by hopping on moving logs and lily pads. If you fall into the water, you lose.
• The Eagle: You cannot stay still for too long! If you wait in one spot or move backward too much, a large eagle will swoop in and carry your character away, ending the game. This forces you to constantly assess risks and move forward.
• Scoring: Your score is based on the number of forward hops you make. Each forward move adds one point to your score. Moving sideways or backward does not increase your score.
• Coins and Characters: While playing, you can collect coins scattered on the ground. These coins are used in a prize machine (gacha) to unlock a wide variety of new characters, each with its own unique appearance and environment theme (e.g., the Penguin character makes the world snowy).

Strategy and Tips

1. Patience and Rhythm: Don't rush blindly. Observe the traffic patterns to find a safe path. The game has a rhythm; try to sync your taps with the flow of traffic and logs.
2. Look Ahead: Always scan a few lanes ahead of your character. This helps you anticipate upcoming dangers, like a fast-approaching train or a gap in the logs on a river.
3. Use Sideways Movement: Don't just hop forward. Swiping left and right is crucial for positioning yourself to wait for an opening or to line up a jump onto a log.
4. Be Wary of Trains: Trains are the deadliest obstacle because they are fast and give little warning. When you see flashing red lights and hear the bell, stop immediately and wait for the train to pass.
5. Mastering Rivers: When crossing rivers, try to stay in the middle of the logs. If you get too close to the edge of the screen, you might get pushed off by a log moving in the opposite direction.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I get new characters?
A: There are three main ways: 1) Use 100 coins in the prize machine for a random character. 2) Collect free gifts that appear every few hours. 3) Some secret characters are unlocked by performing specific actions in the game with certain characters.

Q: What's the point of the coins?
A: Their only purpose is to be used in the prize machine to unlock new characters. They do not affect your score or gameplay abilities.

Q: Why did an eagle take me away?
A: This happens when you stay in one place for too long or move too many steps backward. The game is designed to keep you moving forward.