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10,000 Army Runner
Arcade

10,000 Army Runner

Published byShadowByte Games305 playsQuick play
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What is 10,000 Army Runner?

10,000 Army Runner is a real-time army runner. Your blue army marches forward on its own while you steer it left and right. At each row of gates you choose which reinforcements to add, then you smash into red armies that are lined up in clusters by unit type. Win by destroying the fortress defenders at the end of the level; lose if your army is wiped out.

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Key facts

Genre
Arcade
Players
1 (single player)
Session length
Under 5 min
Platform
Web browser
Devices
Desktop, Tablet, Mobile
Price
Free
Sign-up
Not required

Preview

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Publisher

ShadowByte Games
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How a level plays out

  1. Press Play. Your army starts with 40 soldiers and runs forward automatically.
  2. Steer sideways to pass through one gate in each row. Every gate adds a stack of one unit type, shown by its icon and number.
  3. Red armies stand in clusters of different unit types. Steer into the cluster your units beat, and your army slows to a crawl while the fighting plays out in real time.
  4. Each level has two outposts followed by a fortress. A reinforcement zone of several gate rows comes before each outpost and the fortress, so stock up before the big fights.
  5. Destroy the fortress defenders to capture the level and move on to Next Level. If your whole army is destroyed, Try Again.

Controls

Drag left or right (mouse or touch)
Steer the army sideways
A / D or left / right arrow keys
Steer the army sideways
Space or Enter on the menu
Start the run

Units and counters

  • You begin with soldiers, tanks and helicopters. Soldiers beat helicopters, helicopters beat tanks and tanks beat soldiers.
  • Rocket troopers, anti-air, artillery, fighter jets and heavy mechs join the gate choices as you progress, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
  • Gates and enemy groups show unit icons and counts, and new-unit and outpost warnings appear before you reach them.
  • Your furthest level, number of victories and best level are saved, and the best level is sent to the leaderboard.

Tips for bigger armies

  • Read the enemy cluster ahead before you commit. A smaller group of units that counter them can beat a bigger army of the wrong type.
  • Do not just chase the biggest number. Pick the gate whose unit type counters the next enemy group.
  • Use the reinforcement zone before outposts and the fortress to build up; those battles are the hardest of a level.

What to play next

10,000 Galaxy Runner — This game is a 3D army runner set in space.

10,000 Army Runner FAQ

How do I win a level?

Destroy the defenders of the fortress at the end of the level. The level also contains two outposts you have to fight through first.

What beats what?

Soldiers beat helicopters, helicopters beat tanks and tanks beat soldiers. Later units have their own counters, listed on the gate and unit badges as BEATS.

What happens if my army is destroyed?

The run ends with a defeat screen. Choose Try Again to take another shot at the level.

Does my progress save?

Yes. Your current level, victories and best level are stored on your device.

Can I play with a keyboard?

Yes. Use A and D or the left and right arrow keys to steer, and Space or Enter to start from the menu.

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