Basic controls
Desktop
Hold the mouse button, Space key, or Up Arrow to accelerate. Release to fly. Hold again before landing.
Mobile
Tap and hold the screen to gain speed, release to launch, and tap again to guide the descent.
The first skill to learn
Do not chase the highest jump right away. A beginner should learn how the ball reacts to each downward slope. When a landing feels smooth, the next jump becomes easier because the ball keeps speed.
Simple rule: if the ball is falling fast, aim for a downward curve. Flat landings and upward impacts are the most common reason a run ends.
Step-by-step timing
- Start holding as the ball moves down a hill.
- Keep holding until the slope starts to lift the ball upward.
- Release near the rise to launch.
- Watch the next slope while the ball is in the air.
- Hold again before contact to guide a softer landing.
Common mistakes
New players usually release too early, land too flat, or keep chasing coins when the landing path is unsafe. A better first goal is to chain three smooth landings in a row.
Next guide
Once the controls feel natural, read the Curve Rush high score guide or return to play Curve Rush.