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Road Cross: Why Did the Chicken Cross?

Hop across endless roads and rivers. Dodge the traffic, ride the logs and see how far you can go.

About Road Cross

Endless road-crossing games are a modern arcade favorite, inspired by the classic Frogger and hits like Crossy Road.

Road Cross at a glance

GenreArcade game
PriceFree, no download or sign-up
ControlsTap, swipe or arrows
Typical game length2 to 8 minutes
Lives3 per game
Works onPhones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser
Daily challengeYes, the same puzzle for everyone each day

How to play Road Cross

  1. Tap to hop forward. Swipe to go sideways or back.
  2. Dodge cars. Getting hit costs a heart.
  3. Ride logs. Falling in the water costs a heart.

Rules

Levels and difficulty

Traffic gets faster the further you go.

Scoring

One point per new row reached. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.

Tips and strategy for Road Cross

History of the game

The road-crossing genre dates back to Konami's Frogger arcade game in 1981.

How we built and tested Road Cross

We tested collisions, log riding and respawning in automated runs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I play on a computer?

Use the arrow keys.

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Published 30 September 2026 ยท Last updated 30 September 2026 ยท How we build and test games