Red Light Green Light

Run on green, freeze on red, and reach the line before the clock runs out.

Action · by Mad Buffer

About Red Light Green Light

Red Light Green Light is the playground game with the stakes turned all the way up. A girl stands at the far end of the field with her back to you. While she faces away, the light is green and you can run. The moment she turns her head, the light is red and you must be perfectly still. Anyone caught moving is out for good.

There are two ways to lose, and they pull against each other. Move during a red light and you are eliminated. Play it too safe and the timer runs out before you reach the finish line, which ends your game just the same. Every green light forces a small gamble: how many more steps can you take before she turns?

You share the field with a crowd of other runners, which adds to the tension as they drop out around you. You steer with the mouse or a finger on the screen, so the whole game comes down to nerve and timing.

How to play Red Light Green Light

  1. Steer your runner with the mouse, or with a finger on a touch screen.
  2. Run toward the finish line while the girl's back is turned and the light is green.
  3. Stop completely the instant she starts to turn around.
  4. Stay frozen until the light goes green again.
  5. Cross the finish line before the time limit expires.

Tips and tricks

  • Stop early. Any movement once she is facing you counts against you, so be still before she finishes turning, not after.
  • Keep an eye on the clock from the start. Short, frequent runs add up faster than waiting for a perfect long one.
  • Watch her, not just the finish line. The only warning you get is the moment she starts to turn her head.
  • Ignore the other runners. Following someone who is about to be caught is an easy way to be caught with them.

Game details

Category
Action
Developer
Mad Buffer
Plays on
Desktop, tablet and phone
Released
October 22, 2021
Price
Free
Topics

Frequently asked questions

How do I win Red Light Green Light?

Reach the finish line within the time limit without being caught moving while the light is red.

What happens if I move on a red light?

You are eliminated - in the game's blunt words, killed - and that run is over.

What are the controls?

Use the mouse on a computer or touch the screen on a phone or tablet to control your character's movement.