Crown Catch

MoveKeyboard: A/D or arrow keys. Mobile: Left and Right buttons.

Jump / GlideKeyboard: W or Up Arrow. With wings, hold jump to glide.

Sword / FireKeyboard: Space, F, or Enter. Swing your sword to strike, block shots, or deflect them back. The wand shoots firebolts.

PauseKeyboard: P or Escape. Mobile: Pause button below the game.

Auto PauseThe game pauses when the browser tab or window loses focus.

Best ScoreYour top Maniacz Kingdom score is saved locally on this device.

CheckpointsClearing a boss keep saves the next world and restores one life.

Time BonusClear stages faster for extra score. The stage timer appears in the progress card.

Open the ArchCollect the required shards and clear enough guards before entering the brick arch.

Objective PointerThe small marker above the stage points toward the next shard, guard, boss, or arch.

TreasureCollect gold crowns for score. Every twelfth treasure awards an extra life.

Life SigilsRare glowing heart sigils restore one life. Watch for them before boss keeps.

Guard AttacksRavens, griffins, dragon cracks, and knights can fire visible shots. Jump, shield, or strike back.

Dragon CracksThese floor-bound dragons rise from broken earth and spit flame. Close the gap, swing, or deflect the shot.

WandShoot firebolts until the power timer runs out.

WingsGlide and jump higher through broken castle paths.

PotionLightens gravity and helps you cross flooded ruins and long gaps.

ShieldBlocks one hit before breaking.

BossesEvery fifth stage ends with a major boss fight.