The Revolutionary Arcade
A retro rooftop duel in your browser: pick an angle and a power, read the wind, and land the banana on THE LIST. Cities scroll past the edge of the screen and the sky is full of things in the way. It is just for fun and never counts toward a listing. Use the buttons on the screen, or the arrow keys and space.
How to play
- Choose Skill boards and look at the city (press Fullscreen for the full effect). On wide boards, drag the screen or use the look buttons to scout the directory building.
- Set an angle and a power. Higher power flies farther; the wind arrow at the bottom shows which way the banana will drift.
- Check the sky. Birds flap across, roadster rockets blast through, meteors fall and UFOs hover. They start where you see them and move when you throw.
- Press Throw. The camera follows the banana. Hit THE LIST to win the round.
The six boards
Downtown is free to everyone. The other five unlock with your email.
- Downtown. Mid-rise towers on one screen. Mind the tallest, and watch the sky.
- The Spire. One huge tower in the middle. Lob it over.
- The Canyon. A long city: two tall towers with a deep valley between them.
- The Staircase. Rooftops climb toward a directory that starts off screen.
- Windy Flats. Low rooftops, strong wind, blimps and a long way to go.
- Megacity. The longest city, with giant towers and plenty in the air.
Want to get listed?
The arcade is only a game. To get a startup into the directory, use the submit page: one free throw a day, or the direct pass. You can also watch every rejection animation in the 20 fates.
Frequently asked questions
Does the arcade count toward a listing?
No. The arcade is just a game. Nothing you do in it affects a submission, a listing or your chances in the free throw.
How do the skill boards work?
Set an angle and a power, then throw. Wind pushes the banana, towers get in the way, and birds, roadster rockets, meteors and UFOs move through the sky. Some cities are wider than the screen, so scroll or drag to scout the whole board before you throw.
Why do I need an email?
Without signing up you get one free toss a day on the Downtown board. Enter your email and agree to join our mailing list to unlock all six boards and unlimited tosses. We send occasional emails about new guides, features and startup resources, and you can unsubscribe any time.
How many boards are there?
Six: Downtown, The Spire, The Canyon, The Staircase, Windy Flats and Megacity. A new random version of a board loads each time you press Next board.
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