Jumping Raccoon

A raccoon, a maze, and a floor full of traps. That is the whole setup of Jumping Raccoon, and it works better than you might expect.

Each stage drops your furry hero into a colorful maze packed with pits, electric fences and other odd hazards. You reach the exit by timing every leap, which turns a quick arcade run into a real test of nerves.

Along the way you can grab hidden acorns and chase faster clear times. The layouts change from level to level, so you are always reading a new path instead of repeating the last one.

🎮️ How to play

You steer the raccoon through each maze and jump at the right moment to stay alive.

• Use the arrow keys to control the raccoon.
• Time your jumps to clear pits, fences and other obstacles.
• Reach the exit to complete the level and move on to the next one.

Mobile play

Jumping Raccoon also runs in mobile browsers and is built for a portrait screen, so it fits nicely on a phone held upright. On a phone you play with touch input instead of the arrow keys.

⚡ Quick summary

• Guide a nimble raccoon through twisting mazes full of traps.
• Leap over deep pits before the ground runs out under your paws.
• Steer clear of electric fences and other wacky hazards.
• Hunt for hidden acorns tucked away in the corners of each maze.
• Race the clock to beat your best time on levels you already cleared.
• Enjoy a cheerful animal game with a cute, expressive hero.

⭐ Key features

• Timing-based jumps that are easy to learn and hard to master.
• Fresh maze layouts on every level.
• Hidden acorns and bonus goals for completionists.
• Bright, colorful visuals and a charming raccoon hero.
• Lighthearted music and satisfying pickup sounds.
• A portrait layout that suits phones as well as desktop.

As you move forward, new levels unlock and the mazes get tighter, with more hazards squeezed into less space. Reaching the exit is always the main goal, but bonus objectives like collecting every acorn or finishing in record time give you a reason to replay stages. It feels less like a sprawling adventure and more like a string of short, sharp challenges, each one solved with a well-timed hop.

The bright environments and expressive raccoon keep the mood light, even after your tenth fall into the same pit. Catchy tunes and cheerful sound effects reward every pickup and every cleared level.

🧠 Tips & tricks

• Look at the gap ahead before you jump instead of reacting at the last second.
• Plan a route that sweeps up every acorn before you head for the exit.
• Check the maze edges for hidden pathways and shortcuts.
• Slow down near electric fences, because one careless move ends your attempt.
• Replay early levels to sharpen your timing before the harder mazes.

If you like games where one good leap feels like a small victory, this raccoon has a maze waiting for you. Hit play, find those acorns, and see how far your jumping skills can carry you.

🎥 Video gameplay

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📋 Game details

Game title

Jumping Raccoon

Published

at Tambi Games

Technology

HTML5

Platforms

Desktop Browser, Mobile

Tambi Games editor ratings

⭐⭐⭐ (3.3/5)

❓ Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q: What are the hidden acorns in Jumping Raccoon for:

A: Acorns are optional collectibles tucked into each maze. Grabbing all of them is one of the bonus goals, so they give you a reason to explore instead of rushing straight to the exit:

Q: What kinds of obstacles will I face in the mazes:

A: Expect pits you have to jump over, electric fences you need to avoid, and other quirky traps. Later levels mix them together in tighter layouts:

Q: Is Jumping Raccoon more about speed or careful timing:

A: Mostly timing. You can chase record clear times as a bonus goal, but rushing usually ends in a fall, so steady, well-planned jumps win out:

Q: Why does the game use a tall portrait screen:

A: Jumping Raccoon is built in portrait orientation, which makes it comfortable to play on a phone held upright. It still plays fine in a desktop browser too:

Q: What engine was Jumping Raccoon made with:

A: The game was built with Construct 3 and first released in January 2023: