A steam-powered brass automaton, the Foreman, has caged a songbird at the top of his tower and hurls rolling gears down the girders to stop you. Climb the ladders, dodge the gears, and get her out.
The goal
Reach the top of each floor. Five floors, three lives, and a high score to chase — then the tower loops, faster and meaner each time.
How to play
- Climb. Run and climb your way up the tilted girders and ladders.
- Dodge and jump. The Foreman throws a steady stream of gears that roll down the slopes toward you. Time your jumps to hop cleanly over them — each gear you leap earns bonus points.
- Grab the wrench. For a few glorious seconds you can smash gears on contact.
- Free the bird. Reach the cage to clear the floor. On the final floor, walk over all eight bolts to bring the tower — and the Foreman — crashing down.
Controls
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
Arrow keys or W A S D | Run and climb |
Space | Jump |
P | Pause |
On touch devices, use the on-screen D-pad and the jump button.
The five floors
| Floor | What waits for you |
|---|---|
| 1 — The Girders | The classic zig-zag climb, with gears rolling the slopes. |
| 2 — The Conveyors | Moving belts shove you around while steam jets erupt underfoot. |
| 3 — The Lifts | Ride rising and falling platforms up the shaft, dodging sparks. |
| 4 — The Foundry | The tower mirrored and faster, now with molten embers on the prowl. |
| 5 — The Summit | Pull all eight bolts to topple the Foreman. |
Three quick tips
- Jump the gears for bonus points — but only when you have room to land.
- Never stand at the bottom of a ladder with a gear rolling above you.
- Watch the bonus timer. It ticks down, so climb briskly to bank more points.
An extra life arrives at 7,000 points.
About the game
Sprocket Tower is an original game inspired by the golden age of arcade platformers. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Nintendo. All characters, artwork and levels are original creations. Donkey Kong is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc., used here only to describe the classic genre this game pays tribute to.
