Released in 1986 by Namco, Hopping Mappy takes the familiar micro-police mouse out of his usual platforming environment and onto a pogo stick. This unique arcade spin-off shifts the action to a checkerboard garden where you must constantly bounce away from Nyamco and his gang of Meowkies while gathering stolen valuables.
How to Play
Your objective is to clear each stage by collecting all the targeted items before the cats catch you. Guide Mappy's pogo stick using the arrow keys to move up, down, left, or right across the squares. Use the Enter key to insert a coin and Shift to start. Press and hold the Z or X action key to accelerate and make Mappy bounce at double speed, which is crucial for escaping tight spots.
Tips
- Try to collect matching items consecutively; grabbing pairs back-to-back will trigger multiplier bonuses to maximize your score.
- Hold the acceleration button while pushing to the right during bonus rounds to keep pace with the auto-scrolling screen and collect more balloons.
- You can change direction mid-air if you react quickly enough, helping you to juke out patrolling Meowkies.
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