Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| O | Left |
| P | Right |
| Caps | Jump |
| A | Pause |
| Enter | Resume |
| H | Toggle music |
| Control | Action |
|---|---|
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Jump |
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Left |
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Right |
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Jump |
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Start |
Manic Miner
In this quintessential platformer, help Miner Willy recover wealth from a dangerous mine shaft in Surbiton. Carefully reach all the keys in a level before the exit. Avoid the Manic Mining Robots. Explore 20 punishing levels. Don't run out of air.
Starting a Game
To start a game, press enter on the keyboard, or press the Start button on the controller.
Gameplay
Manic miner tasks the player with collecting all of the keys in a level, and reaching the exit before Miner Willy’s air supply runs out!
Keys can change appearance between levels - look for the flashing items in a level, and touch them to pick them up!
Miner Willy can jump between platforms by pressing the jump key. Be careful when jumping! if Miner Willy falls further than 2 platforms, he will lose a life when landing.
Scoring
At the end of each level, the player is given bonus points relative to how much Air is left. The quicker a level is completed, the more bonus points are given.
Lives
The player begins the game with three lives.
Extra lives are given every 10,000 points.
Air Meter
The air meter serves as a timer for the current level. The air meter constantly decreases as Miner Willy is moving around the level. If it runs out, a life is lost.
Interface
- Air meter
- High score
- Score
- Player lives