RiteType
Ages 8+

How to play Boss Battle

  • • Type the combo strings to hit the boss and drain its health bar.
  • • When the boss winds up an attack, a red block word appears. Type it before the bar runs out or you lose a heart.
  • • A new boss arrives every Monday. Signed-in students see the top scores in their class.

Controls

  • • Enter starts, Esc pauses, 1 2 3 pick Easy, Normal or Hard
  • • 🔊 mutes sounds (saved for next time), 🎵 turns on background music
  • • ⌨️ shows the keyboard and hands helper with the finger for the next key

A new boss to beat every week

Boss Battle puts you against one big boss. Type combo strings to strike and drain its health bar. When it winds up an attack, a red block word appears: type it in time or lose a heart.

A new boss arrives every Monday. Signed-in students who are in a class can see the top scores in their class, shown by first name only.

Boss Battle FAQ

Is Boss Battle free?

Boss Battle is part of the full arcade, which a parent can unlock once on their account. Daily Challenge, 60-Second Frenzy, Word Stack and Key Hop are free forever.

What ages is Boss Battle for?

Boss Battle is labeled "Ages 8+". You can pick Easy, Normal or Hard before you start, so the same game works for beginners and faster typists.

How do you play Boss Battle?

Type the combo strings to hit the boss and drain its health bar. When the boss winds up an attack, a red block word appears. Type it before the bar runs out or you lose a heart. A new boss arrives every Monday. Signed-in students see the top scores in their class.

Can I play Boss Battle on a phone or tablet?

Boss Battle is made for a physical keyboard, so it works best on a laptop or desktop computer. A tablet with a keyboard attached works too.

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