How to Play Lil Blunt: The Smoke Realm
Controls, the goal, and answers to common questions.
Controls
| Action | Keys |
|---|---|
| Move | A / D or Left / Right arrow keys |
| Jump | Spacebar or W |
| Attack (throw axes) | J or Enter |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Dash | K |
| Touch controls | On phones and tablets the game shows on-screen touch controls |
The first load is large (well over 100 MB), so on a phone use Wi-Fi if you can.
The goal
Guide Lil Blunt through the Smoke Realm. Run, jump, and dodge your way past obstacles and the Tax Collector while collecting as much as you can. The further you get and the more you collect, the higher your score.
The wanted board
The wanted board is the game's leaderboard. It lists the top scores, like a "most wanted" poster for the best players. The entries currently shown on the site are demonstration data and are labelled DEMO.
Signing in is optional
You can play the game without signing in at all. If you do sign in with Internet Identity, sign-in genuinely works. Signing in uses a device fingerprint or face scan — no password, no wallet, no purchase, and no transaction fee.
What is live today
The website is genuinely served from the Internet Computer, and Internet Identity sign-in genuinely works. The Proof of Play achievement layer is the design for how runs are recorded. The leaderboard and ecosystem figures currently shown on the site are demonstration data and are labelled DEMO. A live on-chain leaderboard carrying real player scores has not shipped yet, and there is no NFT minting — Proof of Play is an achievement layer, not a token drop.
Common questions
Is it free?
Yes. The game is completely free to play. There is no purchase and no transaction fee.
Do I need a crypto wallet?
No. You do not need a crypto wallet to play. You can play without signing in at all, and if you do sign in, it uses Internet Identity — not a wallet.
What kind of game is it?
It is a free 2D side-scrolling arcade platformer that runs in your web browser. It is set in the Smoke Realm, a 1800s Wild West world.
What are the controls?
Move with A and D or the arrow keys, jump with Spacebar or W, throw axes with J or Enter, sprint with Shift, and dash with K. On phones and tablets the game shows on-screen touch controls.
What is the Internet Computer and why does the game use it?
The Internet Computer (ICP) is a public blockchain that can host whole web apps. The website is served from the Internet Computer, and sign-in uses Internet Identity.
What is the wanted board?
The wanted board is the game's leaderboard of top scores. The entries currently shown on the site are demonstration data and are labelled DEMO.
Do I earn tokens or NFTs by playing?
No. Proof of Play is an achievement layer, not a reward programme. There is no token payout, airdrop, NFT minting, or play-to-earn mechanic attached to playing the game.
Who is the Tax Collector?
The Tax Collector is the main antagonist of the game. He is always trying to take what Lil Blunt finds. The game's tagline is "you can't tax the vibe."
Where can I play?
You can play at youngstunners88.itch.io/smokerealm.