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Game Tips

Game Tips for Fall Guys



This guide provides a comprehensive collection of tips to improve your performance in Fall Guys, from beginner basics to advanced strategies. Tips are grouped into logical categories that match the game’s mechanics.

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Beginner Tips



These tips will help you survive your first few episodes and avoid common pitfalls.

1. Master the basic controls first. Spend a few rounds just learning how to jump, dive, and grab. Your default controls (on PC: W, A, S, D for movement, Space to jump, Ctrl to dive, Shift to grab) are key. Practice diving across gaps and grabbing ledges.

2. Avoid the crowd in the first 5 seconds. At the start of a round, everyone rushes forward. Hang back slightly to avoid being bumped into obstacles or falling off. Let the chaos settle, then find a safe path.

3. Always hold forward while running. In Fall Guys, your bean automatically runs forward on slanted surfaces. On conveyor belts or rotating platforms, pressing forward helps maintain grip and speed.

4. Learn the timing of swinging objects. Many obstacles (hammers, pendulums, rotating arms) have a predictable rhythm. Watch for a moment to pass safely. For example, on "Door Dash," wait for the first doors to spawn before rushing.

5. Use the dive wisely. Diving can extend your jump distance, help you clear gaps, and quickly change direction. But diving also makes you slide on landing, which can lead to losing control. Use it only when necessary.

6. Grab strategically, not constantly. Grabbing can push other players off ledges or slow them down in survival rounds (like "Tail Tag"). However, grabbing too early can waste stamina or get you disqualified in rounds where grabbing is prohibited (e.g., "Hit Parade" sometimes). Read the round rules.

7. Stay alive is the only priority in early rounds. Don’t try to be first; just qualify. Avoid risky shortcuts that have a high chance of falling. Consistency beats speed in the early game.

8. Collect Kudos and Crowns. Play daily challenges and the season pass. Even if you lose early, you get small rewards. Save Crowns for premium outfits or the season pass’s crown track.

9. Adjust your camera. If you feel disoriented, hold the camera button (default: middle mouse button or right stick) to pan around. This is crucial in rounds like "Big Shots" to see approaching balls.

10. Watch your surroundings. Fall Guys is 60-player chaos; you can get killed by other players’ mistakes. Always check for incoming beans when jumping over gaps.

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Movement & Controls (Intermediate)



1. Strafing and dodging. Use A/D (left/right) while jumping to change direction mid-air. This helps avoid obstacles like rotating beams or other players’ grabs.

2. Dive jump technique. Jump, then immediately dive forward to cover more horizontal distance. Use this to cross wide gaps in rounds like "Slime Climb" or "The Slimescraper."

3. Wall jumping (advanced). If you dive into a wall at an angle, you can bounce off and sometimes reach higher ledges. Practice on walls with small ledges, such as in "Fruit Chute."

4. Momentum preservation. On downward slopes, tapping jump lightly can keep your speed. On upward slopes, dive to maintain forward progress.

5. Grabbing to stop sliding. When you land on an icy surface (e.g., "Freezy Peak"), immediately grab the ground to prevent slipping off. Release grab when you want to move.

6. Controlled descent on slides. On long slides (like "Slime Climb"), you can tilt forward or backward to adjust slide speed. Tilt forward to go faster, backward to slow down slightly.

7. Precious use of the big jump. Some rounds have a "big jump" mechanic from trampolines or launchers. Time your dive after being launched to reach specific platforms. In "Stompin' Ground," use the launch pads to avoid the big feet.

8. Jump on moving platforms. When a platform is moving left/right, jump slightly early so you land on it as it comes under you. For rotating platforms (e.g., "See-Saw"), jump onto the end that is rising.

9. Diving to avoid grabs. If another player is about to grab you, dive away at the last second. You are immune to grabs during a dive (but not during landing recovery).

10. Turning in mid-air. After diving, you can still wiggle left/right slightly. Use this to correct landing position on narrow beams.

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Map Knowledge & Round Strategies (Exploration equivalent)



Each round has unique optimal routes. Below are tips for common round types.

#### Race Rounds

  • Door Dash: Stay to the sides to avoid the central crush. Doors that are slightly ajar with a crack are fake; fully closed or visibly moving doors are real. Try to flank quickly past the first two rows.

  • Hit Parade: Stay on the green conveyor belts. When the big ball comes, jump over it. At the end, dive over the final gap to reach the finish faster.

  • Fruit Chute: Grab the edges of the chute to avoid being swept by fruit. Move to the middle after the first fruit wave; the final stretch has a hidden shortcut: dive off the left side onto a lower ledge that leads directly to the goal.

  • Slime Climb: Always jump over the yellow rotating beams. On the last vertical section, use the left wall to bounce up faster (wall jump). Avoid the central column where slime rises.

  • Treasure Trove: Open chests from behind or the sides to avoid being hit by the lid. Prioritize gold chests (3 keys) for maximum score.


    • #### Survival Rounds

  • Stompin' Ground: Constantly move around the outer ring, not the center. Watch the shadow of the big feet. Dive out of the way if a foot is about to stomp you.

  • Block Party: Stand near the back to see obstacles coming. Jump over low beams, dive under high beams. If you get pushed to the edge, grab the front of a block to cling on.

  • Roll Off: Stay on the outer edge of the cylinder; the central area is chaotic. Adjust your position opposite the arrow direction (if cylinder rotates clockwise, move right to stay on top). Dive onto ledges if you fall.

  • Thin Ice: Don’t break ice immediately; let others break it. When ice cracks, jump to a neighboring tile. If you are about to fall, grab the edge of the nearest solid tile.


    • #### Team Rounds

  • Egg Scramble: One player defends your nest while others steal. Do not all go for the same nest. Use speed to grab eggs from opponents’ nests and dive back to yours.

  • Fall Ball: Play as a defender if your team is ahead; otherwise, push the ball aggressively. Score by hitting the ball with a dive or jump to alter its trajectory.

  • Hoopsie Daisy: Don’t jump for every hoop; wait for a low one. Grabbing another player can help you reach a high hoop (if you’re short) but also risks fallback.

  • Tail Tag: Always keep an eye on your tail. Use quick turns and dives to evade. When chasing, predict the target’s path and cut them off rather than following directly.


    • #### Final Rounds

  • Fall Mountain: At the start, climb the first hill using the left side – it’s less crowded. Grab the crown from the side, not directly below, to avoid falling. Use dive catches.

  • Royal Fumble: Stay near the center to avoid being cornered. If you have the tail, run in unpredictable patterns; if chasing, coordinate with other players (briefly) or wait for the carrier to make a mistake.

  • Hex-a-Gone: Stay on multi-tile hexagons to maximize space. When a tile disappears, jump to the nearest tile that has more area. Cut off others by breaking tiles in their path.

  • Jump Showdown: Prioritize survival over grabbing. On the last few platforms, stay calm and jump over the rotating arms. Grabbing can knock you both off. Use the corner of the platform to avoid being pushed.


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    Economy & Customization (Crowns, Kudos, Cosmetics)



    1. Spend Kudos on Dailies and Season Pass items. Kudos are easier to earn than Crowns. Use them to buy the season pass (if you want) or for common cosmetics. Save Crowns for limited-time items.
    2. Crowns are mostly for rare outfits and emotes. You get Crowns by winning episodes, completing crown challenges, or from the season pass. Only buy cosmetics you really want because Crowns are scarce.
    3. Season Pass levels give free items. Even if you don’t purchase the premium pass, you get some Kudos, Crowns, and outfits. Play regularly to unlock them.
    4. Daily and weekly challenges reward Crowns. Complete them consistently. Focus on challenge-specific rounds (e.g., “win 3 races” means you should prioritize race rounds).
    5. Participate in special events. Limited-time events (like “The Big Yeetus” or “Sonic crossover”) offer exclusive items usually for free. Check the in-game news.
    6. Shard duplications. When you unlock a duplicate cosmetic from a Crown reward, you get Kudos. This is a consolation, but it means you can eventually get all items.
    7. Time-limited shop items rotate every few days. If you see something you want, buy it immediately; it may not return for months.
    8. Use the “Pattern” and “Colour” items to customize your bean cheaply. You can mix and match for free with base colors and common patterns.

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    Advanced Optimizations



    1. Snapping and ledge grabbing. If you fall off a ledge, hold the grab button while facing the ledge to auto-snap your bean’s hand to the edge. This works even if you are slightly misaligned.
    2. Frame-perfect jumps. In rounds like “Hex-a-Gone,” you can jump at the exact moment a tile disappears to trigger a small bounce, allowing you to reach a tile that would normally be too far.
    3. Coyote time. Fall Guys gives you a few frames after you step off a platform to still jump. Use this to edge-walk quickly and jump later than expected.
    4. Grabbing to slow down. If you are falling too fast, grab an object (like a beam) to reduce your fall speed and land safely.
    5. Crowning technique. On Fall Mountain, approach the crown from above (jump from the final platform) and grab it mid-air. This is more reliable than climbing from below.
    6. Team round coordination. In random teams, communicate with emotes. A “Thanks!” emote after a save or “Wave” before a team attack can help synchronize moves.
    7. Study the minimap. Some rounds have a minimap (e.g., “Treasure Trove”) that shows chest locations. Learn to read it quickly to plan your path.
    8. Exploit physics for speed. On seesaws, run toward the upward side to catch the momentum. On conveyor belts, run in the direction opposite the belt to go much faster.
    9. Use dive cancels. If you dive and immediately grab, you can cancel some of the landing slide. This helps on narrow beams.
    10. Predict the server lag. In survival rounds, the game has slight desync between players. If you see a bean standing still, they might actually be moving. Always assume they will lunge or grab.

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    Final General Advice



  • Stay calm. Fall Guys is random and chaotic; even the best players lose often. Focus on having fun and improving one round at a time.

  • Watch replays of your losses. Identify where you made a decision that led to elimination. Was it a risky shortcut? Did you misjudge a gap?

  • Play with friends in parties. Communication helps in team rounds, and it’s more enjoyable.

  • Update your game regularly to get new maps and fixes. Epic Games Store automatically updates; Steam does too if enabled.


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Note: Fall Guys is free-to-play as of mid-2022. All tips above apply to the latest version (Season 12+). Game mechanics may change, so adapt accordingly.