Lava Hop – Keyboard Party Game for 2–7 Players
Lava Hop is a hopping race across platforms floating on a lava lake. Press your key to hop, time your jumps and be the first player to reach the finish flag.
Click the game once so it receives your key presses.
Quick facts
- Players: 2 to 7 on one keyboard
- Goal: Be the first to reach the finish flag
- Controls: One key per player to hop
- Cost: Free, no download
How to play Lava Hop
- Every player starts on the first platform.
- Press your key to hop forward to the next platform.
- Hop too early or too late and you fall into the lava.
- Keep hopping along the course towards the finish flag.
- The first player to reach the flag wins the round and earns a heart.
Tips to win
- Watch the gap to the next platform and press your key just before the edge.
- Do not mash your key. Careful, timed hops beat fast ones.
- Stay calm when rivals fall. Steady players often finish first.
Keys for every player
Each player needs one key. Seven players can play at the same time.
| Player | Key | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Red | C | Letter C |
| Blue | N | Letter N |
| Green | P | Letter P |
| Yellow | Q | Letter Q |
| Orange | ← | Left arrow |
| Purple | → | Right arrow |
| Pink | 0 | Numpad 0 |
Keys not responding? Read about keyboard ghosting.
Lava Hop questions
How do I hop in Lava Hop?
Press your own key once for each hop. Time it so you land on the next platform and not in the lava.
How many players can play Lava Hop?
From 2 to 7 players on one keyboard. Each player uses a single key.
Is Lava Hop free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser with no download or sign-up.
