Copter is a one-tap arcade game about a tiny propeller blob climbing a tower of steel girders. It rises on its own and keeps speeding up sideways in whichever way it's facing. Tap to flip direction. Line it up with the gap in each girder, mind the swinging red hammers, and don't touch the walls. The first few gates are wide and slow, so you can find the rhythm before it gets tough.
How to play Copter
- Tap anywhere to flip the copter's direction. It always speeds up the way it's facing.
- It climbs on its own. Steer it through the gap in each girder.
- Don't touch the girders, the swinging red hammers or the striped walls on either side.
- Every girder you pass is a point. Pass through dead centre for a PERFECT streak.
Tips to get a high score
- Flipping doesn't stop you instantly. It takes a moment to slow down and swing back, so flip early.
- Quick, steady taps keep the copter hovering in place; long pauses send it swinging wide.
- Watch the hammers' rhythm and go through while they swing apart.
- The little arrow next to the copter shows which way it's pushing.
- Race your friends' ghosts on the daily level: you all get the same girders.
Daily levels and ghost races
Every day Copter has a new daily level that's the same for everyone. While you play, you race translucent “ghosts” — real replays of other players and your friends. Beat a score, then send a challenge link so a friend can race your ghost on the exact same level.
FAQ
Why is it so hard to stop?
The copter has momentum. Tapping flips which way the propeller pushes, so it slows down first and then speeds up the other way. Tap a little before you need to turn.
Does it get harder?
Yes. The first eight gates are extra wide with gentle hammers. After that the gaps narrow, the gaps shift further from side to side and the hammers swing wider and faster.
Is it free?
Yes. Every Tapamine game is free to play in your browser with no download and no account.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Tapamine is built for phones first: portrait, one thumb, and it works offline after your first visit. It also works with a mouse or the spacebar on a computer.
How do challenges work?
After a run, tap “Challenge a friend” to send a link. Your friend plays the exact same level and races your ghost — a replay of your run — to see who wins.
Add Copter to your site
Copter is free to embed on your blog, class page or website. Paste this code:
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