Cinderwell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cinderwell?

A Pixelsprout original arcade game. You drop swinging coals onto a well and try to keep the stack wide.

How do I score?

Each coal that lands scores from its width. A perfect drop adds a combo multiplier. A centered wick scores a larger burst.

What is a wick?

Every fourth piece. It is brighter, with a pale core. If you center it, the kiln flares and gives a little width back.

Why did my coal get thinner?

The overhang was cut off. Only the overlap with the coal below remains, and the next piece matches that new width.

What is the wind?

After a few drops the vine swings faster, and a side gust can shift the path. Watch the swing, not a fixed rhythm.

Is there a win?

No last level. The run ends when you miss or the stack shrinks to a spark. The score is what you chase.

Does it save?

Your best score stays in this browser under the key cinderwell-best. Clearing site data clears the score.

Is it free, and does it work on a phone?

Yes. Nothing to install. Tap to drop. It also works with Space or Enter on a keyboard.