A fresh minigame joined the action in the clicker Hamster Kombat, challenging players to rearrange candles so that a key lands in a hole. This guide explains how to solve it step by step.
How the main minigame operates
The objective is to shift the green and red candles in a way that the key can move forward across the grid and finally fall into the indicated hole, marked by an arrow. The concept is familiar to fans of classic tag-style puzzles found in many games. A strict 30-second countdown governs each attempt, adding pressure to the sequence. If the timer runs out, players can start over. The overall waiting cycle between trials can vary, ranging from about 30 seconds to an hour depending on the game mode and timing specifics.
How to begin a game with a key in Hamster Kombat
To start, visit the Hamster Kombat bot’s main page and tap the Minigame icon located at the top of the screen. The interface is straightforward, guiding players to the puzzle section where the key-based mode is featured, ready to be tackled.
Here’s the method for the minigame available as of June 21, 2024
- Slide the bottom green candle to the right to open a path.
- Move the bottom central red stripe downward by one space to adjust its alignment.
- Shift the central green candle toward the right side to change potential routes.
- Lower the second red stripe from the left to free space above the key’s path.
- Advance the key one cell to the left to steer its trajectory.
- Let the central red candle sink a bit lower to create favorable angles.
- Position the top green strip directly above the key for a stable glide.
- Move the upper-left red candle all the way to the top to clear vertical obstruction.
- Continue pushing the key leftward until it reaches a standstill against the grid.
- Lift both strips at the top-right to reconfigure the field for the next move.
- Shift the central green candle one step to the right to adjust the corridor width.
- Move the central red stripe to the very top for final alignment.
- Slide all three middle green candles to the far left to consolidate a favorable lane.
- Lower the two red stripes to the right of the key, opening a clear exit path.
- Push the top green candle to the right to widen the route further.
- Advance the two central red stripes forward to meet the open line ahead.
- Release the key into the hole and complete the puzzle.
What reward awaits for solving the minigame with a key
Successfully finishing the run earns the key itself, a collectible nicknamed knock-knock. The purpose of this item is not always explicit, but it is suspected to interact with hidden chests or boxes offering valuable prizes in future events or areas within Hamster Kombat.
Note: This guide consolidates players’ experiences and the in-game mechanics observed up to the stated date, reflecting commonly reported outcomes and strategies. As updates arrive, the puzzle may receive tweaks that modify the sequence or the available options, but the core principle remains: arrange the candles to guide the key to the hole efficiently and within the time limit.
Source: VG Times