🎮 Play Check Man Online (Arcade)

Check Man is a challenging puzzle-action arcade game released in 1982 by Zilec-Zenitone and published by Jaleco. Players navigate a grid-based level to defuse ticking time bombs before they explode, but there is a catch: every tile you walk on disappears behind you. This turns each stage into a frantic test of pathfinding as you try to reach the bombs without trapping yourself or running into the roaming hazards.

How to Play

Use the directional controls to move your character around the grid. Your primary goal is to reach and defuse all the time bombs before the timer runs out. You must carefully plan your route, as you cannot step on the empty space left behind by disappearing tiles. Along the way, avoid the deadly skull and crossbones tiles and the moving stomping boots that patrol the area.

Tips

• Plan Ahead: Because you destroy the floor as you walk, always ensure you have a clear path not only to the current bomb but also an escape route.
• Collect Flags: Grab the flags scattered around the level for bonus points, but do not risk getting cornered just for a high score.