Frogie isn’t in a hurry, but the world certainly is. Lanes of traffic slide by at different speeds, logs drift just far enough apart to make you second-guess a jump, and the countryside sprinkles in hazards when you’re feeling brave. Your job is simple: guide Frogie from the bottom of the screen to the safe zone at the top before the clock says otherwise. Sounds easy. Then a boar barrels in from off-screen and you realize timing, not luck, keeps frogs alive.
Controls
Desktop: Arrow Left/Right to sidestep, Arrow Up to hop forward.
Mobile: Tap the on-screen buttons (left, right, forward).
Tip: quick single taps beat long presses; hesitation causes most splashes.
Each stage is a little maze of moving parts. Cars and trucks demand lane-by-lane reads; boars appear to punish lazy sidesteps; rivers require a calm rhythm—log, log, lily pad, breathe. The trick is learning to pause on safe tiles and move in short bursts. I found whispering “wait… hop” sillier than useful—until it worked. The timer pushes you, but panic hops create more roadkill than victories.
Quick Tips to Score High
• Read one lane ahead. Commit only when the next tile is safe, not just the current one.
• Use “two-step” hops: forward, then immediate sidestep to dodge a surprise boar.
• On rivers, follow the flow—ride a log sideways to line up a clean landing.
• Treat the middle of the road as a staging area; don’t linger at lane edges.
• If traffic desyncs, wait a full cycle. A five-second pause is cheaper than a life.
• Bank time early by clearing the road quickly; spend that buffer on careful river jumps.
Common Mistakes (and Fixes)
• Panic hopping into a bumper → Count a beat, then move on the gap, not the fear.
• Over-committing on rivers → If the landing pad drifts off-line, ride the log; new openings always appear.
• Tunnel vision on forward hops → Glance left/right every move; boars punish straight-line thinking.
• Mashing the key on mobile → Use short taps; long holds overshoot lily pads.
• Waiting at lane edges → Step one tile in; you’ll see traffic better and react faster.
Fast Facts
• Genre: Arcade crossing / timing
• Goal: Reach the safe zone before the timer expires
• Hazards: Cars, trucks, wild boars, river gaps
• Session length: ~60–120 seconds per run
• Skills: Lane reading, rhythm, risk management
• Platforms: Desktop (arrows), Mobile (touch)
FAQ
Do I need to move nonstop?
No. Waiting on a safe tile is part of the strategy; the timer is generous if you bank smart moves.
Any way to handle sudden boars?
Keep a “bail” tile in mind. Forward hop ready? Pair it with an immediate sidestep.
How do I stop slipping off logs?
Move with the current first, then adjust toward your target—two small moves beat one big lunge.
Keyboard or touch—what’s easier?
Both work. Keyboard feels a touch crisper for rapid sidesteps; touch is great once you commit to quick single taps.