Arrow Escape

How to play

1. Tap a block to trace its full arrow path, including the route after a portal.
2. If the whole route is clear, the block escapes. If blocked, no move is spent and the first obstacle is shown.
3. Choose the next action from the obstruction shown. Remove a blocking arrow only if its route is free; walls cannot be removed. Use Hint when you need help finding a safe move.

Trace the complete route before tapping, especially beyond portals and one-way gates. A blocked test costs no move, so use the shown obstacle to decide what must clear first.

Stages and progression

Clear 30 stages across six chapters. Early boards introduce escape order; later boards add walls, turning arrows, keys, frozen blocks, paired portals and one-way gates. Clearing a stage unlocks the next, and completed stages can be replayed.

Planning your next move

Check beyond the nearest gap: another block or a wall farther along the route can still stop an arrow. Remove a blocking arrow only when its own route is clear. Walls stay in place; a turning arrow must change direction before it can escape. Keys release matching locks, and removing a neighboring block thaws ice.

How the puzzle works

A portal does not end the route: the arrow continues in the same direction beyond its paired exit. A one-way gate admits only its marked direction. Read the full path rather than assuming that an empty neighboring cell means an arrow can leave.

Player and save information

Tap or click an arrow; keyboard users can focus buttons and activate them. No account is needed. Stage unlocks and preferences stay in this browser, but returning to the stage map does not save the unfinished board. Clearing browser data can erase progress; it does not automatically transfer to another device.

Frequently asked questions

How many stages are included?

There are 30 handcrafted stages across six rule chapters, and Stage 30 remains replayable.

Does a blocked tap use a move?

No. It identifies the first blocker and leaves the board unchanged.

Does Hint solve the puzzle automatically?

No. Hint marks and focuses one safe next arrow, but you still choose whether to play it.

Can several arrows move at once?

Yes. You can tap another arrow with a clear route without waiting for the previous escape animation to finish.

How do portals work?

An arrow enters one portal and continues in the same direction immediately beyond the paired exit.

Is progress saved?

Stage unlocks and preferences are stored locally in this browser.

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