About Pole Vault 3D
Pole Vault 3D turns an Olympic event into an obstacle race. Your athlete runs down a track carrying a pole, and every so often something stands in the way. Use the pole at the right moment and you sail over it. The game is clear that timing and power are what make a vault work.
You are not running alone. Other athletes race alongside you, so each vault matters twice: once for getting over cleanly and once for staying ahead. Two things decide a jump - when you start it and how much power you put behind it - and learning to judge both is where the skill lies.
You can also buy your favorite characters and poles, which gives you something to work toward beyond the next race. The game is in 3D, supports phones and tablets and plays in portrait orientation.
How to play Pole Vault 3D
- Your athlete carries the pole down the track toward the next obstacle.
- Click or tap to jump when you reach the right distance.
- Use Right to go forward and Left to move back when you need to adjust your position.
- Vault over each obstacle that stands in your way.
- Race to beat the other athletes, and buy new characters and poles when you want a change.
Tips and tricks
- Experiment with when you click. If a vault falls short, try starting the next one a little closer to or further from the obstacle until the timing feels right.
- Watch the obstacle, not your athlete. Its distance is what tells you when to press.
- Use Left to back off if you arrive at an obstacle badly placed. A moment spent repositioning is better than a rushed jump.
- Try a few races with the starting character before buying anything, so you know what you want an upgrade to fix.
Game details
- Category
- Sports
- Developer
- Mad Buffer
- Plays on
- Desktop, tablet and phone
- Released
- September 22, 2021
- Price
- Free
- Topics
Frequently asked questions
How do I jump in Pole Vault 3D?
Click with the mouse or tap the screen to vault. Left moves your athlete back and Right makes it go forward.
What matters most for a good vault?
Timing and power. The game calls them the two key elements of the sport, so judging when to jump matters as much as running up to the obstacle.
Can I unlock new characters?
Yes. The game lets you buy your favorite characters and poles.