Meteor Escape is a space dodging marathon with clean controls and readable hazards. Meteors drift in patterns, flare wakes shimmer, and big rocks show projected paths so you can plan ahead. You nudge left/right, charge a dash to slip through tight spots, and use shields once you’ve collected enough particles. What you do in the game Each run: Pick a lane and survive waves of debris. Collect safe pickups to charge dash/shield. Use dash to phase through small debris (not giant meteors). Trigger shield before dense clusters to buy time. Score by distance, streaks, and close “precision passes.” It becomes a flow game: your best runs feel smooth, not lucky. Controls Desktop Arrow keys / A-D to nudge left/right (varies by build) Hold key/button to charge dash Tap key/button to activate shield (when ready) Mobile Swipe/drag to steer left/right Hold to charge dash Tap shield button when charged How you win / scoring Scoring typically rewards: Distance Clean streaks (no collisions) Precision passes (flying close to a meteor safely) Pickups help, but risky pickups aren’t required—survival first. Hazards and pickups Big meteors: predictable with trajectory lines. Small debris: dash can phase through. Flare wakes: shimmering edges that hint danger zones. Ice chunks: slow but can shatter into shards. Magnetized debris: tugs your ship—counter with gentle micro-corrections. Tips to play better (10–12 specific run tips) Own one third of the screen. Dodge within it unless you must switch lanes. Switch lanes only when a gap “opens,” like a moving doorway. Save dash for converging patterns. Don’t spend it on one lonely rock. Surf meteor edges. Matching speed along an edge can create calm pockets. Collect orbs diagonally. Straight-line chasing causes tunnel vision. Use shield before the cluster. Shield is best as scouting time, not a panic button. Micro-correct against magnet pulls. Big swipes overcorrect and slam you into the next hazard. Skip precision passes when tired. They’re bonus points, not required points. Read the biggest rock first. If you know where it’s going, the rest makes more sense. If the screen feels fast, reduce inputs. Smaller nudges beat constant steering. Tip: Hold your lane. If you keep crashing after a dash, it means you dashed into the next pattern—dash earlier, not later. Real moment: you’ll dash perfectly… then drift into a shard because you stopped steering. After dashing, immediately re-center your lane. Upgrades and daily routes Upgrades (when present) stay modest: slightly longer dash faster shield recharge clearer trajectory lines Daily routes remix obstacle patterns with names (“Lattice Run,” “Pinwheel Drift”), which helps you recognize rhythms quickly on attempt two. Common problems & quick fixes I zigzag too much: pick a lane and commit; switch only on clear openings. I waste dash: save dash for converging rocks, not single obstacles. Shield feels useless: use it before dense fields to scout your next lane. Lag: close tabs/apps, refresh. Camera shake too much: lower shake if the option exists. Full screen issues: exit full screen, refresh, re-enter. Parent tip Meteor Escape trains focus and prediction. Great for short sessions—set a “two runs, then a break” rule to rest eyes and hands. Quick info Platform: Browser (HTML5) Genre: Arcade / dodge / survival Age fit: 7–13 Session length: 2–8 minutes per run Controls: Swipe/keys to steer, hold dash, tap shield FAQ Q1: What’s the best beginner strategy? A: Lane discipline—move less and plan more. Q2: When should I dash? A: When hazards converge and there’s no clean lane. Q3: Do I have to do precision passes? A: No—survival scores fine. Precision passes are optional risk points. Q4: Why do magnet hazards mess me up? A: Overcorrecting. Use tiny counter-steers. Q5: How do I use shield correctly? A: Activate it just before dense clusters to buy planning time.