Avalanche

About

Avalanche is a 2D arcade puzzle game where you twist a multi-level platform to catch falling rocks. Using a spinner-knob, you adjust the height of your structure to stop six rows of boulders. Each cleared row removes a level from your platform and speeds up the next cascade. Small rocks drop slowly at first but shrink and multiply as they fall faster, demanding quicker reflexes. Your score determines how many extra lives you earn to keep digging yourself out of the crater. This 1978 Atari classic relied on growing difficulty rather than story or special effects. The simplicity of its controls and physics make it easy to pick up but tough to master. While modern puzzle games offer more variety, Avalanche’s relentless rockslides still deliver a satisfying challenge. Its straightforward design and escalating tension have kept it a cult favorite among arcade purists.