About Star Catcher
Star Catcher is a calm, friendly game for kids. The night sky is full of stars, and every few moments a yellow one drops from the top. Your job is to slide the wooden basket along the grass and catch each star before it lands. Small stars are worth 1 point, and the big orange stars are worth 3 at once.
You have 5 hearts. Every star you miss takes one, and when the hearts run out the round ends and you see your points and your best score. The stars fall a little faster as time goes on, so the game starts very easy for little ones and turns into a nice challenge for older kids.
It builds focus, quick reactions and hand-eye coordination, with nothing scary and no ads during play. It runs on a computer with the mouse or keyboard, and on phones and tablets with touch.
How to play
- Press “Play now”, then the Start button.
- Slide the basket left and right under the falling star.
- Catch small stars for 1 point and big stars for 3 points.
- Every star that hits the ground takes one of your 5 hearts.
- When the hearts run out, check your score and press “Play again” to beat it.
Controls
| Keyboard | Move the basket left and right with the arrow keys or A and D, and press Enter to start. |
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| Mouse | Move the mouse left and right and the basket follows it. |
| Touch | Drag your finger left and right, or tap where you want the basket to go. |
Tips to win
- Keep the basket near the middle while you wait, so you can reach any star quickly.
- If two stars fall together, go for the lower one first.
- Big stars are worth chasing: one of them is three small stars at once.
Star Catcher: questions and answers
What age is Star Catcher for?
It suits children from 4. It starts slow and easy, and the speed builds gently, so older kids get a challenge too.
Can I play it on a phone?
Yes, drag your finger across the screen and the basket follows. On a phone the game opens full screen, and it's best with the phone turned sideways.
Is the game free, without ads?
Yes, it's completely free in the browser with no download or sign-up, and there are no ads inside the game itself.