About Bengaluru Bolt
Bengaluru Bolt is a free endless runner set in Namma Bengaluru. It's 9:10 AM, standup is at 9:30, and Silk Board is in between.
- Dodge autos, water tankers, potholes and flex banners; ride the roof of the 500D.
- Run through Koramangala, MG Road, Majestic, Lalbagh, Whitefield, Silk Board and Hebbal.
- Thirteen runners, each with their own story and their own chaser.
- Masala Dosa, Kaapi Rush, Mallige and Metro Card power-ups.
- Raga-based procedural music and Kanglish voice lines (or English with "Kannada gothilla").
It runs in your browser on phones and computers, works offline after the first visit, and can be added to your home screen.
Credits
- Made in Bengaluru.
- Fonts: Lilita One and Baloo Tamma 2, both under the SIL Open Font License.
- 3D: three.js (MIT License). Music and sound are generated in code.
- Optional online features use Google Firebase.
Source code: github.com/JarvisStriker/bengaluru-bolt
Questions or feedback: GitHub Issues page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bengaluru Bolt?
Bengaluru Bolt is a free endless runner game set in Bengaluru (Bangalore), India. You play a runner who is late — for a 9:30 standup, a delivery, a match — and race through city traffic dodging autos, water tankers, potholes and flex banners.
Is Bengaluru Bolt free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no ads and no in-app purchases. All runners, upgrades and music are unlocked with in-game coins (called kaapi) and Metro Tokens earned by playing.
Where can I play it?
In any modern web browser at https://bolt.mysterylabs.in. It works on Android and iPhone browsers as well as desktop. There is nothing to download, and you can add it to your home screen to play full-screen and offline.
How do you play?
Swipe left or right to change lanes, swipe up to jump and swipe down to roll. On a computer use the arrow keys or WASD, Space to jump. Double-tap (or press E) to ride a Scooty that absorbs one crash. Two stumbles in a row and your chaser catches you.
What are the power-ups?
Masala Dosa (a magnet for coins), Kaapi Rush (super-speed that smashes through traffic), Mallige (double score) and Metro Card (fly over the traffic along the purple metro line).
Which parts of Bengaluru are in the game?
The run passes through Koramangala, MG Road, Majestic, Lalbagh, Whitefield, Silk Board, Hebbal Flyover.
Who are the characters?
There are 13 runners, each with their own story and chaser — for example Kiran the Techie, Raju Anna the Auto Driver, Manju the Delivery Hero, Priya the College Topper.
Is it in Kannada?
The game mixes English with Kannada and Kanglish voice lines and signs. A setting called "Kannada gothilla" switches everything to English only.
Do I need an account?
No. Progress is saved on your device. Signing in with Google is optional and only used to back up progress and play across devices. A city-wide leaderboard is available too.
Who made Bengaluru Bolt?
It is an independent game made in Bengaluru. The source code is public at https://github.com/JarvisStriker/bengaluru-bolt.