Fruit Rain – Keyboard Party Game for 2–7 Players

Fruit Rain fills the screen with falling apples, bananas and grapes, and a few bombs mixed in. Every player controls a bucket. Catch 10 fruits to win, but remember that each bomb you catch takes one point away.

Click the game once so it receives your key presses. Open full screen

Quick facts

  • Players: 2 to 7 on one keyboard
  • Goal: Catch 10 fruits first
  • Controls: Hold to move the bucket forward, release to slide back
  • Cost: Free, no download

How to play Fruit Rain

  1. Each player moves one bucket with a single key.
  2. Hold your key to move the bucket forward. Release it and the bucket slides back.
  3. Catch fruit to score. Catch a bomb and you lose one point.
  4. The first player to catch 10 fruits wins the round and earns a heart.

Tips to win

  • Think in rhythm: short holds and short releases keep your bucket where you want it.
  • A fruit that is next to a bomb is often not worth the risk. Wait for the cleaner one.
  • Stay flexible. Return toward the middle between catches so you can reach whatever falls next.

Keys for every player

Each player needs one key. Seven players can play at the same time.

PlayerKeyWhere to find it
RedCLetter C
BlueNLetter N
GreenPLetter P
YellowQLetter Q
Orange←Left arrow
Purple→Right arrow
Pink0Numpad 0

Keys not responding? Read about keyboard ghosting.

Fruit Rain questions

What happens if I catch a bomb?

You lose one point, so it is worth steering around them.

How many players can play Fruit Rain?

From 2 to 7 players on one keyboard. Each player uses a single key.

Is Fruit Rain free?

Yes. It is free to play in your browser with no download or sign-up.