# How to Play: Axolt's Escape

**Axolt's Escape** is an exhilarating **endless runner adventure** that takes players on a fast-paced journey through dangerous worlds filled with obstacles, enemies, and rewards. Players control **Axolt**, the hero of the game, as they run through different environments while avoiding hazards and collecting valuable **Moon Coins**. 

In this guide, we will walk you through the essential gameplay mechanics, tips, and strategies for succeeding in **Axolt’s Escape**, ensuring you enjoy a fun and rewarding experience while unlocking opportunities to earn real-world value through **Play-to-Earn (P2E)** features.

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### **Basic Gameplay Mechanics**

#### **Objective**

In **Axolt’s Escape**, your main objective is to run through increasingly difficult environments, avoiding obstacles, collecting **Moon Coins**, and evading **Lunarian killer robots**. The longer you survive, the higher your score and rewards.

* **Run through endless, procedurally generated levels.**
* **Dodge obstacles** like Lunarian killer robots, boxes, and environmental hazards.
* **Evade or destroy Lunarian killer robots** that chase after you.
* **Collect Moon Coins** to boost your score and earn rewards.

#### **Controls**

The game uses intuitive **one-touch controls**, making it easy for both casual and experienced players to jump right in.

* **Swipe Left/Right**: Move Axolt left or right to avoid obstacles and collect coins.
* **Swipe Up**: Jump to avoid low-hanging obstacles or barriers.
* **Swipe Down**: Slide to avoid tall obstacles or barriers.
* **Tap to Activate Power-ups**: When you collect a power-up, tap on the screen to activate its effect.

#### **Power-ups**

Throughout the game, you will find various **power-ups** that can help you survive longer or collect more rewards. Power-ups may include:

* **Shield**: Protects you from one hit by any obstacle or enemy.
* **Magnet**: Attracts **Moon Coins** within a certain radius for a limited time.
* **Speed Boost**: Temporarily increases Axolt’s speed, allowing you to cover more distance faster.
* **Coin Multiplier**: Doubles the **Moon Coins** you collect during its duration.

#### **Lives and Respawns**

You start the game with a limited number of lives. If you hit an obstacle or are caught by a Lunarian robot, you lose a life. However, you can **watch ads** to revive yourself or use special **boosters** to gain extra lives during your runs.

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### **Collecting Moon Coins**

**Moon Coins** are the in-game currency of **Axolt’s Escape**, and your main goal is to collect them as you run. These coins can be used to buy **boosters**, **skins**, and other upgrades, and also contribute to **$EVM token** rewards.

#### **Moon Coin Use Cases**:

* **Purchasing Skins**: Customize your Axolt character with different **skins**, including limited edition items from Web3 partners.
* **Power-up Upgrades**: Use **Moon Coins** to buy permanent upgrades to your power-ups, increasing their effectiveness.
* **Earning $EVM Tokens**: Accumulating **Moon Coins** contributes toward **$EVM tokens** via the **Play-to-Earn** system, which can be used for staking, trading, or in-game purchases.

#### **Tip**: Focus on collecting as many **Moon Coins** as possible to unlock exclusive items and maximize your earnings in **$EVM tokens**.

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### **Customizing Your Experience**

#### **Skins and Customization**

In **Axolt's Escape**, players can personalize their experience by unlocking various **skins** and **outfits** for Axolt. These skins not only change the look of your character but can also provide additional in-game bonuses.

#### **Upgrades**

Use **Moon Coins** to purchase upgrades for your abilities, making your runs more rewarding. These upgrades enhance your chances of surviving longer and collecting more coins.

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**Axolt's Escape** is an engaging and fast-paced endless runner that combines **Web3** innovations with **Play-to-Earn mechanics**, **NFTs**, and ad-monetization for a truly rewarding gaming experience. Players can customize their characters, earn rewards through gameplay, and participate in community events—all while interacting with a decentralized ecosystem powered by **$EVM tokens**.

Run, collect, and escape—**Axolt’s Escape** is the ultimate adventure for players looking to experience a thrilling and rewarding endless runner game in the Web3 space.

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## **Appendix**

####  **Objects**

* **Axolt (Player Character)**: The player controls Axolt, the main character of the game, avoiding obstacles and collecting valuable items.
* **Hunter Robot**: When Axolt takes non-fatal damage, a **Hunter Robot** will start chasing him for 5 seconds. If Axolt is hit again during this time, he will die.
* **Dashing Robot**: A fast-moving obstacle. If Axolt collides with it, he will die instantly.
* **Perfect Block**: This object cannot be avoided by jumping or rolling. Players must switch lanes to avoid it. A direct collision results in death.
* **Evade Block**: This obstacle requires either rolling or switching lanes to avoid. Colliding with it leads to instant death.
* **Jump Blocker**: Players must jump or switch lanes to avoid this. If players scrape against it while jumping, they take non-lethal damage. A full collision results in death.
* **Moon Coin**: Collected to be converted into **Moon Power** or used to upgrade gadgets and score multipliers.

#### **Game States**

* **Running State**: The player runs on the ground, collecting Moon Coins and points while avoiding obstacles.
* **Jetpack State**: Axolt flies in the air using a jetpack, avoiding aerial obstacles and collecting **MOON Alphabet** letters.

#### **MOON Alphabet in Jetpack State**

* Collecting all **M-O-O-N** letters rewards the player with **Score Multiplier** points.
* Re-collecting duplicate letters rewards the player with more **Score Multiplier** points.

### <mark style="color:red;">**Tips and Important Considerations**</mark>

* <mark style="color:red;">**Network Connectivity**</mark><mark style="color:red;">:</mark>
  * <mark style="color:red;">Before starting the game, check your internet connection by pressing</mark> <mark style="color:red;"></mark><mark style="color:red;">**Pause**</mark><mark style="color:red;">. If the game has successfully connected to the</mark> <mark style="color:red;"></mark><mark style="color:red;">**Game Server**</mark><mark style="color:red;">, the</mark> <mark style="color:red;"></mark><mark style="color:red;">**Quit**</mark> <mark style="color:red;"></mark><mark style="color:red;">button will function normally. If there is no connection, the</mark> <mark style="color:red;"></mark><mark style="color:red;">**Quit**</mark> <mark style="color:red;"></mark><mark style="color:red;">button will be unresponsive. Avoid refreshing the page during this time to prevent losing progress.</mark>
  * <mark style="color:red;">If you finish a game and encounter a</mark> <mark style="color:red;"></mark><mark style="color:red;">**Loading Screen**</mark><mark style="color:red;">, do not refresh the page or close the game window. The loading screen indicates the game is trying to send your results to the Game Server. Ensure you have a stable internet connection, and wait until the loading screen disappears to preserve your progress.</mark>