Get ready for a deliciously fun challenge! Catch healthy foods, avoid junk food, and collect amazing power-ups in this colorful emoji-based arcade game.

How to Play

Move your basket 🧺 to catch falling food items as they rain down from the sky! But be strategic - not all food is created equal.

Controls

• Mouse/Trackpad: Move your cursor to control the basket
• Touch: Tap and drag on mobile devices
• Keyboard: Use arrow keys or A/D keys to move left and right
• Space Bar: Pause/resume the game anytime

Game Objective

Score points by catching healthy foods while avoiding junk food that will cost you lives. Survive as long as possible to achieve the highest score!

Food Types

🥗 Healthy Foods (Gain Points)

Catch these nutritious items to boost your score:

• 🍎 Apple - 10 points
• 🍌 Banana - 10 points
• 🥕 Carrot - 15 points
• 🥦 Broccoli - 15 points
• 🍓 Strawberry - 12 points
• 🥬 Lettuce - 18 points
• 🫐 Blueberries - 14 points
• 🍊 Orange - 10 points
• 🥒 Cucumber - 12 points
• 🍇 Grapes - 11 points

🍟 Junk Foods (Lose Lives)

Avoid these unhealthy treats - they'll cost you lives and points:

• 🍟 Fries - Lose 15 points + 1 life
• 🍕 Pizza - Lose 20 points + 1 life
• 🍔 Burger - Lose 25 points + 1 life
• 🍩 Donut - Lose 18 points + 1 life
• 🍪 Cookie - Lose 12 points + 1 life
• 🧁 Cupcake - Lose 16 points + 1 life
• 🍰 Cake - Lose 22 points + 1 life
• 🥤 Soda - Lose 10 points + 1 life

🎁 Power-Ups

Collect these special items for amazing temporary effects:

• ⭐ Bonus Points - Instant 50-point boost
• ⏰ Slow Motion - Slows falling speed for 5 seconds
• 📏 Large Basket - Doubles basket size for 5 seconds
• 💖 Extra Life - Adds one life (max 5 lives)
• 🛡️ Safety Barrier - Creates a bouncing barrier for 3 seconds

Difficulty Levels

Choose your challenge level:

🟢 Easy Mode

• Slower food spawn rate
• Gentler falling speeds
• Perfect for beginners and casual play

🟡 Medium Mode

• Balanced gameplay experience
• Moderate speed and spawn rates
• Great for most players

🔴 Hard Mode

• Fast-paced, intense gameplay
• Rapid spawning and high speeds
• For experienced players seeking a challenge

Game Features

🎯 Smart Gameplay Mechanics

• First-Click Protection: Your first move is always safe
• Progressive Difficulty: Speed increases gradually over time
• Reaction Feedback: Visual emoji reactions when you catch items
• Power-Up Indicators: Real-time display of active effects

📱 Cross-Platform Controls

• Desktop: Smooth mouse control with keyboard shortcuts
• Mobile: Touch-friendly with on-screen control buttons
• Responsive: Adapts perfectly to any screen size

🏆 Scoring & Lives System

• Start with 3 lives (earn up to 5 with power-ups)
• Lose lives for catching junk food or missing healthy food
• Session high scores - beat your personal best each game

Strategy Tips

1. Prioritize healthy foods - they're your main source of points
2. Collect power-ups strategically for maximum benefit
3. Use the barrier power-up when overwhelmed with falling items
4. Stay centered to have better reach across the screen
5. Watch for patterns in food spawning to optimize your positioning
6. Don't panic - use the pause feature to take breaks

Visual Experience

Enjoy a beautiful gradient sky background that transitions from blue to green, creating a pleasant outdoor picnic atmosphere. Large, clear emoji graphics make it easy to identify different food types at a glance, while smooth animations and visual feedback keep the action engaging.

Ready to test your reflexes and build the highest score? Click "Start Game" and let the food-catching fun begin! 🎮

Pro tip: The 3-second countdown gives you time to position yourself before the action starts!