Waterfall Rush
- Genre Sports games
- Players 1
- Session 7 min
- Price Free
- Updated
A kayaker in an orange helmet and life jacket drops off the lip of a waterfall on the title screen, which sums up the game well. Waterfall Rush is a side-view river race through tropical scenery, with palms, big leafy plants and a sunset sky. You paddle downhill along a winding stream, launch off rises, and spin the yellow kayak in the air for points. Fruit floats on the water, pineapples, oranges, strawberries and bananas, and each one adds points and fills a Turbo Power bar. The top bar also shows ten lives, your score and a clock that starts at three minutes. The rule to remember is simple: land upside down and you lose a life. It is a Spil Games classic built entirely around the keyboard.
| Up arrow | Paddle |
|---|---|
| Space | Jump |
| Left / Right arrows | Rotate the kayak |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 | Perform tricks in the air |
How to play Waterfall Rush
- Press Play on the menu. How to Play shows each key if you want to check them first.
- Hold Up to paddle and build speed down the river.
- Press Space before a rise to get airborne, then use keys 1 to 4 for tricks while you are in the air.
- Use Left and Right to level the kayak before it lands.
- Pick up fruit for turbo and points, and cross the finish line before the timer runs out.
Tips
- Only start a trick if you have time to rotate back; an upside-down landing costs more than the trick earns.
- Fruit tops up the turbo bar, which is the easiest way to claw back time late in a run.
- The on-screen hints in the first seconds of a race repeat the controls, so read them rather than clicking them away.
Questions about Waterfall Rush
How do I do tricks in Waterfall Rush?
Jump with Space and press 1, 2, 3 or 4 while in the air. Each number is a different move.
What is turbo power?
A speed boost that builds up as you collect fruit. The bar sits at the top of the screen.
How do I lose a life?
By flipping the kayak and landing upside down. You start with ten.
How long is a race?
The clock starts at three minutes, and the course has to be finished within it.
