Hammer and Nails

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This is a simple, fast-paced, yet very calming 30-level idle-tapper inspired by Whack-A-Mole. Hammer the nails in the head until they are all embedded in the wood.

• Hammer down all the nails that appear onscreen before the timer runs out.
• Each nail needs hit about 3 times to fully embed in the wood.
• Avoid hitting any of the red skulls which appear in later stages.

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Hammer and Nails Game for Kids Video Game Play Instructions

How to Play

Hit the nails until they are driven into the wood. Hit all the nails before the timer expires.

• Starting the Game
  • Select Play on the loading screen to bring up the welcome screen.
  • On the welcome screen:
    • Select Play at the center to begin.
    • Select the gear button on the top right corner to open the game’s audio settings.
      • On the settings menu, select the switches to turn either the game’s sound effects or music on or off.
  • Your web browser automatically saves your game progress.
• Game Controls
  • Desktop
    • With your mouse, left click to use the hammer.
  • Touchscreen devices
    • Tap on the screen with your fingers to hammer.
  • Controls and indicators
    • First row (left to right):
      • Timer
      • Level number
      • Home button: Quits the level and returns you to the level selection screen
      • Gear button
    • Second row (center):
      • Stress out meter
• Game Play
  • Basic rules
    • Hit any of the nails you see onscreen as they appear until they are driven into the wood.
    • Red skulls
      • When you complete about half of the game red skulls may appear periodically throughout the remainder of the game.
      • Avoid hitting any of the red skulls as doing so will lead to an instant loss.
    • Hammer down all the nails needed to keep the wood in place.
      • The stress out meter on the top center indicates your game progress.
      • When you’ve filled the meter, the level is complete.
    • Finish the level before the timer runs out.
      • You begin with 30 seconds on the timer.
      • As you advance through the game the level timers increase to offset the increasing complexity of the levels.
      • If you run out of time before filling the entire meter, it’s game over.
    • On the end screen are the following controls:
      • Select the reset button to play the level again.
      • Select the home button to exit and return to the level selection screen.
      • Select the arrow button to proceed to the next level. This is only available if you win.
  • Levels
    • There are 30 levels in this game, which are unlocked sequentially.
      • You can replay any of the levels you’ve already unlocked.
    • Winning vs losing
      • You beat a level by filling the power meter full before the level timer runs out.
      • You lose a stage if the timer runs out before the power meter fills or if you hit any of the red skulls.
      • This game offers unlimited continues allowing you to retry any failed level.
• Target Audience
  • The game is suited for players who like games inspired by Whack-a-Mole games.
  • The game has no adult themed content.

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Fun3.8

Originality2.8

Replayability3.1

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Mobile Friendly Cross Browser Support

This game is rendered in mobile-friendly HTML5, so it offers cross-device gameplay. You can play it on mobile devices like Apple iPhones, Google Android powered cell phones from manufactures like Samsung, tablets like the iPad or Kindle Fire, laptops, and Windows-powered desktop computers. All game files are stored locally in your web browser cache. This game works in Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and other modern web browsers.

Plays.org published this Idle Tap on March 16, 2024 / 0 Comments