One game. Everyone gets 60 seconds.
There's a single game running around the clock. Anyone can take a turn, and whatever you do stays in the game for the next player.
- 1Join the queue
Pick a player name. No account, no sign-up. You’ll see your place in line.
- 2Get ready
When you’re next, the page beeps and asks you to confirm you’re there. Confirm early and you’ll start the moment the current turn ends.
- 3Play for 60 seconds
The controls unlock and you’re live, on the site and on our YouTube stream.
- 4Pass it on (or keep going)
If someone’s waiting, control passes to them. If nobody is, you keep playing in bonus time until somebody joins, then you get 20 seconds to wrap up.
Controls
On a phone or tablet, use the on-screen buttons. On a computer you can click them or use your keyboard:
| Button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| D-pad | ↑ ↓ ← → or W A S D |
| A | Z or J |
| B | X or K |
| Start | Enter |
| Select | Shift |
Hold a direction to keep walking.
Questions
Do I need an account?
No. Just pick a name. Your place in line is remembered in your browser if you refresh.
Is it the real game?
Yes. One copy of the game runs on our server around the clock. Every catch, badge and wrong turn is real and permanent.
Can I play again?
As often as you like. When your turn ends, just join the queue again.
What if I wander off?
If you don’t confirm when it’s your turn, or stop pressing buttons for 25 seconds while others are waiting, your turn passes to the next person. If you disconnect, you have a few seconds to come back.
Is my gameplay shown publicly?
Yes. Your player name and everything you do in the game appears on the site and on our live YouTube stream.
Can I nickname Pokémon?
Yes, but offensive nicknames or trainer names are reset automatically. See the rules.
Why don’t I hear the game’s music?
The stream plays our own chillhop soundtrack instead, so it’s easy to leave on in the background.
Where can I watch?
Right here, or on YouTube at @InternetArcadeTV.