Updraft is a one-tap flying game: you're a little paper-winged blob riding the wind through gaps in towering wind gates. Tap to flap upward, hold to spread your wings and glide. Simple to learn, hard to master — and every day there's a new level that everyone plays.
How to play Updraft
- Tap anywhere to flap upward.
- Hold your finger down to glide — you'll fall slowly instead of dropping.
- Fly through the gap in each wind gate. Every gate is a point.
- Don't touch the gates or the ground. Grab gold coins on the way.
Tips to get a high score
- Small, steady taps beat big panicky ones — aim for the middle of the next gap.
- Use glide on long drops between gates instead of tapping to stay level.
- Skimming a gate earns a “CLOSE!” bonus streak — risky, but satisfying.
- Watch your friends' ghosts: they show you the line that worked.
Daily levels and ghost races
Every day Updraft 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
What's the difference between tapping and holding?
A tap is a quick flap that lifts you up. Holding for a moment opens your wings so you glide down gently — great for lining up with a low gap.
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 Updraft to your site
Updraft is free to embed on your blog, class page or website. Paste this code:
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