This wikiHow will guide you through starting a new game in Temple Run, as well as controlling the game and implementing basic strategies to improve your playing skills.
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Method 1 of 3: Starting a New Game
Step 1. Tap the golden statue icon to open Temple Run
After tapping the icon, the main game screen will open.
You have to download Temple Run first in order to play it. Temple Run is available for iPhone and Android
Step 2. Tap the OPTIONS button at the bottom left corner of the screen
Step 3. Adjust the game settings
You can adjust some of the following settings:
- Music - Slide the button left or right to adjust the music volume.
- Sound - Slide the knob left or right to adjust the overall sound volume.
- Tutorial - Slide the switch to the left to turn off the guide.
- Friend Markers - Enable this option to display your friends' game progress.
Step 4. Tap the BACK button at the bottom of the screen
Step 5. Tap PLAY to start a new game
Method 2 of 3: Controlling the Game
Step 1. Tilt the phone left or right
Your character will move according to the direction of the phone.
Step 2. When your character arrives at the turn, swipe the screen left or right to turn the character
- If you slide the screen in a straight line, your character will lose balance, and the bonus you get will be lost.
- If your character loses balance twice, the opponent behind will be able to catch you, and the game will be over.
Step 3. Swipe up on the screen to jump
Your character needs to jump when encountering a bad road or low obstacle.
You can also pick up power-ups by jumping over them
Step 4. Swipe down the screen to slide
This maneuver can help your character face high obstacles.
Step 5. Double-tap the screen to use the utilities you have (such as resurrection wings)
Method 3 of 3: Playing Temple Run
Step 1. Understand the direction of the Temple Run game
When the game starts, your character will traverse the maze at a reasonable speed. The longer you play, the faster your character will run, and the more complicated the maze will be.
The game ends when your character stops running for any reason (for example, by losing balance twice)
Step 2. Collect coins if possible
Coins are used to buy in-game items (such as power-ups and skills), as well as increase your score. Yellow coins are worth one, red coins are worth two, and blue coins are worth three.
- If you're after a high score, focus on the safety of the character. Don't sacrifice characters for coins.
- You can use magnetic power-ups to collect coins automatically.
Step 3. Pay attention to the multiplier meter in the top left corner of the screen
Once this bar is full, you will get a score bonus. The higher your score, the better the prizes you will get. You can meet the meter multiplier by collecting coins.
If your character falls or hits a tree, the multiplier meter will be cleared
Step 4. If possible, jump instead of skating
Although surfing your character can overcome some obstacles, the camera view on the screen will also change so that the character may crash into other obstacles. Overcome the following obstacles by jumping instead of skating:
- Fire
- Branch
- Small space
Step 5. Purchase power-ups from the STORE menu on the game's home screen
Power-ups are priced at 250 gold, but you need to prepare quite a lot of gold to upgrade them. You can choose the following power-ups from the shop:
- 50 Coins - Gives your character 50 coins instantly.
- Coin Magnet - Automatically collects coins so you don't have to run towards the coins to collect them.
- Invisibility - Allows your character to get past any obstacle in a short amount of time.
- 250m Boost - Makes your character invincible, and pushes your character up to 250 meters.
- Double Value Coin - Although not technically a power-up, this item can close the distance between red and blue coins so your character doesn't have to run too far.
- In the STORE menu, you can also buy Utilities, which are items that help you as you play. To use purchased utilities, double-tap the screen while playing.
Step 6. If needed, pause the game by tapping the Pause icon in the lower right corner of the screen
If you close a pending game, your game progress will still be saved
Tips
- Your character can jump in the air.
- While you can play Temple Run on a tablet, it's highly recommended that you play Temple Run on a phone. You may have difficulty rotating the tablet left or right.
