Can you hit the crown without aiming at it—using a rampart bounce that rolls into the target? Crown Cannon is an aiming puzzle where every shot teaches you something. You drag to set power and angle, release to fire, and sometimes flip levers or move platforms to change the path. Early levels are simple arcs. Later, wind gusts, shutters, and bounce puzzles turn each castle into a trick-shot classroom. What you do in the game Each level is a short loop: Scan the fortress layout: walls, ramps, barrels, gates. Set angle + power. Fire a test shot if needed (low-power “scout”). Use mechanisms (drawbridges, rotating platforms, spring gates) when they create a safer lane. Hit the crown target cleanly to clear the stage. Optional goals often reward fewer shots or extra bank bounces. Controls Desktop Click/drag to set power and angle Release to fire Click levers/platform controls Tap ability button (if fuse split/detonate is available) Mobile Drag to aim, release to fire Tap levers/platforms Tap mid-flight (for fuse actions, when available) How you win / how scoring works You clear the level by striking the crown target. Many stages grade: shots used (2-shot clear, 1-shot clear) bank creativity (challenge scroll goals) mechanism triggers (hitting the right barrel/gate) Shell types and level mechanics Wind flags/banners: show gust direction. Wind changes your arc more than you expect. Fragile barrels: can open lanes or remove blockers. Armored shutters: may require ricochet or timed detonation. Fuse shells (if present): can split into mini orbs or detonate near mechanisms. Tips to play better (10–12 specific aiming tips) Use a low-power scouting shot when the bounce behavior is unclear. Bank shots like billiards: aim at the surface you want to bounce from, not the target. When wind blows toward you, aim higher than your instinct—your shot will “hang” less. Anchor your finger/mouse at the same UI spot for common arcs. Muscle memory is real. Two-bounce plans are safer than one wild bounce. Predictable > lucky. Watch how the crown bounces. A clean strike has a distinct “pop” reaction. Use mechanisms first if they simplify the lane. Don’t brute-force through shutters. For rolling roofs: hit a slope so the projectile lands and rolls into the crown zone. If fuse shells split, split when you’re aligned—too early spreads too wide, too late misses timing. Pause and scan before shooting. Most “hard” levels are just hiding an easy line. Tip: Test, then commit. If you keep missing by a tiny amount, adjust angle by a hair—don’t double your power. Small misses are usually angle, not strength. Real moment: you’ll miss, hit a wall, and accidentally discover the perfect bank. Now you “own” that castle. Modes, upgrades, and progression Practice/slow-motion (if included): great for learning rebounds. Upgrade tree: small but meaningful—arc preview, stability (less recoil), wind vane accuracy. These upgrades help you learn; they don’t replace skill. Common problems & quick fixes Shots feel random: they aren’t—use scouting shots and watch banner wind direction. I can’t open a shutter: look for a barrel/mechanism trigger or use a ricochet lane. My banks are too sharp: reduce power slightly; high power often over-bounces. Lag: refresh, close tabs. Full screen issues: exit full screen, refresh, re-enter. Motion discomfort: reduce screen shake if the option exists. Parent tip Crown Cannon supports angles, prediction, and patience. Short levels make it easy to stop after a “set of 5.” Quick info Platform: Browser (HTML5) Genre: Physics / artillery puzzle Age fit: 7–13 Session length: 2–8 minutes Controls: Drag aim, release fire, tap mechanisms FAQ Q1: Should I always go for one-shot clears? A: Not at first. Learn the level with a scouting shot, then optimize. Q2: How do I read wind? A: Watch banners/flags and adjust angle higher or lower based on direction. Q3: Why do my shots bounce weirdly? A: Power is too high. Reduce power to get a predictable rebound. Q4: What’s the best way to learn ricochets? A: Aim for the same surface repeatedly and change only one thing (angle). Q5: Do upgrades make the game “easy”? A: They make aiming clearer, but you still have to choose the