Your one weapon comes back to you, as long as you are there to catch it. In this top-down action game, every throw is a small gamble: send the boomerang out, dodge while it curves around, and grab it again before the enemies close in.
Bounce Back unblocked is Frank Force's entry from the 2019 js13k contest, so the whole game is tiny. The layouts are generated each time you play, which keeps the bushes, rocks and sand in fresh spots on every run.
How to play Bounce Back
Each run begins on a small home island. Step into the portal to start level 1. On every level, your job is to defeat all of the enemies. The last one to fall leaves a portal behind, and that portal leads one level deeper.
Aim with the mouse and click to throw. The boomerang arcs out and returns, and you catch it by touching it. If it lands on the ground, you have to walk over and pick it up before you can throw again. Throws also break bushes and rocks, which can hide coins and hearts.
You start with three hearts and lose half a heart whenever an enemy touches you. Coins buy healing, more heart containers and extra boomerangs in the shops you find along the way. A boss waits on level 10, and beating it wins the game.
Controls
| To… | Keyboard | Mouse |
|---|---|---|
| Move | W A S D | — |
| Aim | — | Move the crosshair |
| Throw boomerang | — | Left click |
| Dash (no damage while dashing) | Space or Shift | — |
| Restart after game over or a win | Escape | — |
Tips
- Dash to escape, not just to move. You take no damage while dashing, so use it to slip through a gap between enemies.
- Fight on grass, not sand. Sand slows everyone down, but a dash ignores it, so you can cross a patch and leave a chasing slime stuck.
- Step back when big slimes pop. They split into smaller ones, and the pieces can trap you if you stand too close.
- Hit shields from the side. A throw that strikes a shield just bounces off, so circle around before you throw.
- Pick your boomerang for the job. The yellow one can scoop up coins and hearts and carry them back, while the blue one hits harder but can't fetch anything.
Bounce Back questions
Do I keep my coins after a game over?
Yes. Your browser keeps the coin total, so you land back home with the same purse and can shop before trying again.
Do I always have to restart from level 1?
No. After you reach level 2 or deeper, an extra portal shows up on the home island that sends you straight to your furthest level so far.
Is there anything to do after beating the boss?
Yes. A win unlocks a speed run mode with a timer, and your best time is saved in the browser.
Can I play on a Chromebook?
Yes, as long as it has a keyboard and a mouse or trackpad for aiming. There are no touch controls, so phones and tablets won't work.
