How to Play

Master the controls and become a pro

⌨ Game Controls

RaddyMari uses simple keyboard controls for smooth gameplay:

  • Arrow Left / Right — Move character left or right
  • Arrow Up / Spacebar — Jump
  • Shift — Shoot fireballs (when powered up with Fire Flower)
  • Arrow Down — Crouch / Enter pipe

🎮 Game Modes

1. Start (Play Levels)

Click the "Start" button on the main menu to play through pre-built levels. Navigate through obstacles, defeat enemies, collect coins, and reach the flag pole at the end of each level to advance.

2. Editor (Build Your Own Levels)

Click "Editor" to open the Level Editor. Here you can create custom platformer levels from scratch:

  • Click on elements from the palette to select them
  • Click on the grid to place elements
  • Use the grid size buttons to change the level size (Small / Medium / Large)
  • Click "Save Map" to save your creation
  • Click "Clear Map" to start over

3. Saved Levels

Click "Saved" on the main menu to view and play your previously created levels. You can also delete all saved levels if you want to start fresh.

⚡ Power-Ups

  • Mushroom — Makes you grow big. You can take one extra hit before dying.
  • Fire Flower — Gives you the ability to shoot fireballs at enemies using the Shift key.
  • Coin — Collect coins for points. Hit question blocks (?) to reveal hidden coins.

👾 Enemies

  • Goomba — Walks left and right. Jump on top to defeat it.
  • Koopa — Has a shell. Jump on it to stop it, then kick the shell.

You can also defeat enemies by shooting fireballs (when powered up) or hitting a block beneath them.

🎨 Level Editor Guide

The Level Editor is one of RaddyMari's best features. Here's how to use it:

  • Element Palette — Located at the top. Click any element to select it for placement.
  • Grid Canvas — The main area where you build. Click to place the selected element.
  • Grid Sizes — Choose Small (32x), Medium (64x), or Large (128x) level width.
  • Scroll Arrows — Use the left/right arrows to scroll through your level.
  • Save Map — Saves your level to browser storage.
  • Clear Map — Erases all placed elements.
  • Back Button — Returns to the main menu.

Pro Tip: Always place ground blocks at the bottom, add a flag pole at the end, and test your level by going back to the main menu and loading it from "Saved" levels.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Hold the jump button longer for higher jumps
  • Run before jumping to cover more distance
  • Hit question blocks from below to get power-ups and coins
  • Some bricks can be broken when you're big
  • Pipes can sometimes be entered — try pressing down on them
  • In the editor, place enemies near gaps for extra challenge

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