Color Dodge is a focus game where obstacles are safe only when they match your color. If they don’t match, they’re dangerous—unless you use a special move at the perfect time. What you do in the game Your loop is simple: Steer your shape through moving hazards. Pass through hazards that match your color safely. Change your plan when color lanes shift. Use dash to slip through tight gaps. Use tint (a one-beat color change) when there’s no safe route. The game is calm on purpose. It wants steady steering, not wild swerves. Controls Desktop Drag to steer (or use arrow keys if available) Tap a key/button to dash Hold a key/button to tint for one beat Mobile Drag to steer Tap to dash Hold to tint briefly How scoring works Scoring favors consistency: Streak bonuses for long runs without mistakes Some versions reduce your multiplier when you rely on tint too often Optional crystals inside risky braids give extra points (you can skip them) So the best players don’t do heroic dashes every second. They stay smooth. Hazards and patterns you’ll see Slow rollers: teach timing and spacing Cross-lanes: force you to change color plans mid-stream Spiral gates: reward a confident dash Color braids: tricky knots where tint can rescue you, but costs streak value Practice tracks may loop one hazard type so you can learn it without pressure. Tips to play better (specific to Color Dodge) Look one second ahead. Your eyes should watch what’s entering the screen next. Use peripheral vision for your avatar. Don’t stare at yourself—stare at the next gate. Save dash for direction changes. A dash is best when it repositions you, not when you’re already safe. Prefer one clean diagonal. A smooth diagonal through aligned gates beats two panic dashes. Treat tint as an emergency card. If you tint too much, your score streak suffers. Follow the pattern tempo. Hazards usually arrive in repeatable beats—find the rhythm. Skip crystals if they pull you off-line. Points aren’t worth a crash. Use ghost trail (if available). It previews your path and teaches smoother steering. Adjust saturation/monochrome options if colors blend. Clear visuals = better decisions. In spiral gates, dash through the opening you already lined up for. Don’t chase a moving gap. Tip: Smooth hands. Smooth score. If you keep crashing on the same braid, practice tint timing: hold tint only for one beat, then release immediately. Real moment: you’ll feel safe, then a new color lane slides in from the side and ruins your plan. That’s why you look ahead. Accessibility and visibility options Many versions include: monochrome mode with icons/shapes for safe hazards adjustable saturation vibration cues on successful matches These are great for bright rooms or color-blind play. Common problems & quick fixes I dashed but still crashed: You dashed too early or too late—try using dash on a “strong beat.” Tint doesn’t seem to help: It lasts only briefly; use it right at the danger point. Lag: Close other apps and refresh. No sound: Check mute and volume. Full screen scaling: Exit and re-enter full screen. Parent tip Color Dodge trains attention control and planning ahead. It’s a great “short focus” game. Try: “Three runs, then a break.” Quick info Platform: Browser (HTML5) Genre: Reflex / focus / color-matching dodge Age fit: 7–13 Session length: 3–10 minutes Controls: Drag/keys to steer, tap to dash, hold to tint FAQ Q1: What’s the main rule? A: Matching-color hazards are safe. Mismatched hazards are dangerous unless you time tint. Q2: When should I dash? A: When it helps you change position through a tight gate, not just for speed. Q3: Does tint lower my score? A: Some scoring systems reduce multipliers if you tint too often. Use it only when needed. Q4: What if I’m color-blind? A: Use monochrome/icon modes if available—they mark safe hazards with shapes. Q5: How do I stop panicking? A: Look ahead one second and steer smoothly; the game is patterned, not random. Q6: Are crystals required? A: Usually no. They’re optional risk-reward points.