Pumpkin Stick

Pumpkin Stick compresses platforming into a single, elegant verb—grow a stick to bridge gaps—where judgment of distance and timing feel like the whole game, and how to play is to study the space between platforms, press and hold to extend a stick to the exact length needed, release to drop it as a bridge, and cross quickly while minding that the pivot must land square; levels escalate by spacing tricks—short‑long alternations, offset platforms, moving ledges—and success starts with small habits: count beats to gauge length, line up centrally before extending, and memorize a few “feel lengths” so finger time translates to distance; practical strategies include pausing briefly after a risky crossing to reset pace, sacrificing a bonus to preserve momentum when spacing feels off, and using the first half of a platform to correct position before facing a longer gap; reward tokens sit past tricky builds, but safety first on a new layout saves more runs than a greedy stretch; skill upgrades widen timing windows or add subtle guides for length estimation, but they never remove the core decision, keeping wins grounded in reading and restraint; accessibility supports comfort with color‑independent platform edges, reduced motion, big input areas, and gentle haptics that buzz when a bridge length is likely to fit; enjoyment blooms when counts become confidence—a stick falls perfectly three times in a row, the rhythm locks, and a course that looked nerve‑wracking turns into a meditative march of good calls.