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Subway Surfers Web Version – Beginner Guide

November 28, 202523

(link: https://netgamex.com/game/328716598584066048)

1. Main Menu: Where Your Run Begins

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When you open the game, you’ll see colorful trains, a city background, and the Subway Surfers title screen.
Press the space bar to start running.

2. Character Selection: Use Whoever You Like

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The default character is Jake. Here you can:

  • Switch characters

  • Change outfits

  • Check your coins and keys

There is no real speed difference between characters. New players can choose freely.

3. Basic Controls: Everything Comes From 4 Keys

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During your run, you only need these:

ActionKey
Move Left
Move Right
Jump
Roll

The gameplay rhythm is very intuitive:
Jump over barriers, roll under low obstacles, switch tracks when trains block the way, and grab coins when safe.

4. The Four Most Important Survival Tips for Beginners

① Look Far Ahead — Not at Your Feet

If your eyes stay too close, you won’t have time to react.

② Unsure how to dodge? Jump or roll first

Jumping is forgiving. For consecutive low obstacles, rolling is the safest.

③ Don’t stay on a single track too long

A train may appear suddenly, leaving you no room to move.

④ Coins are good, but staying alive is more important

You can skip coins—just don’t crash.

5. Shop Items: What’s Worth Buying?

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You’ll see four common items:

Hoverboard — A must for beginners

It saves you from one death.
Always keep 2–3 boards with you if possible.

Mystery Box

Mainly used to unlock characters and additional items.

Score Booster

Useful for high-score attempts; beginners don’t need it yet.

Headstart

Good for experts, but unnecessary for new players.

6. How to Dodge Obstacles

Trains (the biggest threat)

You must switch tracks. Learn to anticipate them early.

Low barriers (Roll ↓)

For consecutive barriers, simply tap ↓ repeatedly.

Jump obstacles (Jump ↑)

Jump early rather than crashing into them.

7. Why Do You Fail? The 5 Most Common Beginner Crashes

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Beginners usually crash because of:

  • Looking too close

  • Rolling too late

  • Failing to switch lanes

  • Getting distracted by coins

  • Misreading obstacle shapes

Crashing is normal—once you memorize obstacle patterns, you’ll naturally get better.

8. After the Run: The Results Screen

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Here you’ll see:

  • Your run score

  • Your high score

  • Coins collected

Seeing “New High Score” is always satisfying.