Desktop Controls
Click an arrow whose escape path to the board edge is clear to send it off the board.
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Game guide
Overview
Arrows Escape Story is a portrait puzzle game that pairs a tangle-clearing brain teaser with a home renovation storyline. The home screen shows a mother, her child, and their dog stuck in a freezing, broken-down room, with a seven-step Build list waiting to fix it. Each puzzle level fills the board with colorful bent arrows that have eyes on their head end. Tapping an arrow sends it sliding off the board in the direction it faces, but only when no other arrow blocks its path. Cleared levels award stars, and the stars pay for repairs such as relighting the fireplace. A Newbie Tier League leaderboard also ranks your level progress against other players.
Actual gameplay
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Objective and input
How to Play
Open a level from the Home tab and study the knot of arrows. Every arrow travels in a straight line from its head, so look for one whose route to the edge of the board is completely clear and tap it. The arrow slides away and leaves a dotted trail behind. Keep freeing arrows in a workable order until the board is empty. Tapping an arrow whose path is blocked makes it wiggle in place and costs one of the five hearts shown at the top. Losing all five hearts ends the attempt with a Failure screen that offers Restart and Respawn options. Winning pays stars that unlock Build tasks on the Home tab, and a Hint button sits in the corner of the board.
Mobile Controls
Tap an arrow whose escape path to the board edge is clear to send it off the board, and tap Build task icons on the Home tab to spend stars on repairs.
What stands out
Features
Tangled arrow puzzles
Each level packs the board with colored, bent arrows that must slide out head-first in a carefully chosen order.
Five-heart challenge
A blocked tap costs one of five hearts, and emptying the meter brings a Failure screen with Restart and Respawn options.
Story renovation meta
Stars earned in levels fund a seven-step Build list that repairs the freezing family's room, starting with the fireplace.
League rankings
A Newbie Tier League leaderboard tracks level progress and ranks the player against other competitors.
Useful guidance
Gameplay Tips
- 1
Scan the outer edges of the tangle first, because arrows near the border are the most likely to have a clear path out.
- 2
Trace the straight line from an arrow's head before tapping, since a hidden blocker anywhere along that line makes the tap fail.
- 3
Spend stars on Build tasks as soon as you can afford them to watch the room and the family recover between levels.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I clear a level in Arrows Escape Story?
Every arrow slides off the board in a straight line from its head, but only if no other arrow blocks the way. Find one with a completely clear route to the edge and tap it - the arrow flies free, leaving a dotted trail. Keep freeing arrows in a workable order until the board is empty.
What are the five hearts at the top for?
Tapping an arrow whose path is blocked makes it wiggle in place and costs one of your five hearts. Lose them all and the attempt ends with a Failure screen offering Restart and Respawn options, so check each arrow's line before you tap.
What do the stars I earn actually do?
Cleared levels award stars, and stars pay for repairs on the Home tab. A seven-step Build list fixes the freezing family's broken-down room, starting with relighting the fireplace, so you watch the home recover between puzzles.
Is there any trick to spotting which arrow to free next?
Scan the outer edges of the tangle first, since arrows near the border are most likely to have a clear path out. Trace the straight line from an arrow's head all the way to the edge - a hidden blocker anywhere along that line makes the tap fail. A Hint button also sits in the corner of the board.
Can I compete against other players?
Yes, a Newbie Tier League leaderboard tracks your level progress and ranks you against other players, giving each cleared board a little competitive edge beyond the rescue storyline.
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