How to play
- Hold: the monkey throws a rope to the nearest hook.
- Let go as you swing forward and upward.
- While flying, hold again to grab the next hook.
- Collect bananas and stay out of the river.
Controls
Touch: press and hold the screen, then release. Keyboard: hold Space, Up or Right arrow, then release. P: pause.
About the game
Swing Monkey is a fun swinging game where timing is everything. Our little brown monkey travels across the jungle canopy by throwing a rope at orange hooks. Press and hold the screen and the monkey throws its rope to the nearest hook ahead and starts swinging like a pendulum. Lift your finger and it lets go and flies forward through the air. Let go at the right moment and you reach the next hook with ease; wait too long and you splash into the river below. The yellow bananas between hooks are worth one point each, rare golden bananas are worth five, and every new hook adds a point as well. A dashed line always shows which hook the rope will reach, so younger players learn quickly. The further you go, the farther apart the hooks get. Play free by holding the space bar on a computer or with one finger on a phone.
FAQ
Is Swing Monkey free?
Yes, it is completely free and plays in your browser with no download.
When should I let go?
Let go just after the monkey passes under the hook and starts rising forward to fly the farthest.
Which hook does the rope reach?
The hook marked with a yellow ring and the dashed line.