MonkeyBert

Monkeybert — Game Instructions & Player Guide

Monkeybert is an arcade-style puzzle action game inspired by classic 1980s pyramid hopping games.

The goal is to guide Monkeybert across the pyramid maze while avoiding enemies and activating every

pad.

1. Starting the Game

• Download the Monkeybert HTML game file.

• Open the file in any modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari).

• The game starts immediately once the page loads.

• Use the keyboard to control Monkeybert.

2. Controls

Key Action

A Move Monkeybert down-left

D Move Monkeybert down-right

Arrow Keys Navigate pyramid directions

R Restart the current game

P Pause or resume gameplay

3. Objective

Jump from tile to tile across the pyramid. Each tile changes state when Monkeybert lands on it. Your

objective is to activate every pad on the pyramid while avoiding enemies.

4. Levels and Rounds

Each level introduces different pad color themes and increasing difficulty. Rounds within a level

increase enemy speed and spawn frequency.

5. Enemies

• Coconuts – bounce down the pyramid randomly.

• Snake – roams across the pyramid and searches for Monkeybert.

• Purple Egg – appears and bounces down the pyramid.

-Coily – hatches from the egg and actively chases Monkeybert.

6. Escape Discs

Floating discs appear along the sides of the= pyramid. Jumping onto one allows Monkeybert to escape

danger and return to the top of the pyramid. Each disc can only be used once.

7. Lives

You begin each game with 5 lives. If an enemy touches Monkeybert, a life is lost. When all lives are

gone, the banner message appears: 'Monkey gone Berto — Try Again!'.

8. Sliders and Options

• Level Slider – start the game at a different pyramid size.

• Speed Slider – slow down or increase difficulty.

• Cloud Slider – controls the number of clouds in the sky background.

9. Visual Features

• Multicolor pads that change by level.

• Green and yellow cube risers.

• Animated clouds drifting across the sky.

• Tile glow animation when stepped on.

• Shadow gradient beneath the pyramid.

• Arcade-style cube outlines.

10. Tips for Players

• Plan moves ahead to avoid being trapped by enemies.

• Use escape discs when the snake or Coily corners you.

• Keep moving — standing still makes you an easy target.

• Learn enemy movement patterns to survive longer.