About Sand Dodge
Sand Dodge is an endless survival run in a desert storm. Rocks tumble out of the sky, a gem glints among them now and then, and your runner has ten lives to see how long they can last.
How to play Sand Dodge
- Press RUN! on the splash screen, then RUN! again to start.
- Move with the ← → arrow keys. On a touch screen, touch and hold the left or right half of the field; on a laptop you can also click either side.
- Every rock that hits you costs one of your 10 lives.
- Touch a gem (💎) to collect it for bonus points.
- Your score also rises for every moment you survive. The storm keeps speeding up until you run out of lives.
Scoring
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Surviving | +1 per frame (about 60 per second) |
| Gem collected | +30 |
| Hit by a rock | −1 life |
Tips for a higher score
- Stay near the middle: it gives you room to escape in either direction.
- Gems are worth half a second of survival each — go for them only when the path is clear.
- On a keyboard, tap the arrow keys in short bursts; the runner keeps sliding a little after you let go.
- Later in the run rocks fall faster than they spawn at the start, so watch the top of the screen, not your runner.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sand Dodge free?
Yes, completely free with no ads, purchases or prizes.
Can I play with a keyboard?
Yes. Use the left and right arrow keys.
Is there a time limit?
No. The run lasts until you have been hit by 10 rocks.
Where is my best score kept?
In your browser's local storage on this device only.