How to play Header Keepy-Uppy
Header Keepy-Uppy is a free AR face tracking game you can play online with no download. Keep the football bouncing on your head — and dodge the angry bees! Move your head to steer; mouth/blink actions as shown. It uses on-device AI tracking, so Header Keepy-Uppy turns any webcam or phone camera into a motion controller – a fun way to move, laugh and show friends what the browser can do.
Open Header Keepy-Uppy, allow camera access and hold still for a second while your face is detected. Video is processed on your device and never uploaded.
Controls
- Move or tilt your head (nose) to steer and aim.
- Open your mouth or blink for the special action shown on screen.
- Look straight at the camera at the start so the game can calibrate.
Tips
- Face a window or lamp – good light makes tracking far more accurate.
- Keep your whole face inside the frame, about an arm's length from the camera.
- Collect power-ups like shields, magnets and slow motion for big combos.
FAQ
Is Header Keepy-Uppy free to play?
Yes. Header Keepy-Uppy is completely free to play on ZappyDude (Premium members also play it ad-free). There is nothing to download or install.
How do I control Header Keepy-Uppy?
You play with your face (head, mouth and blinks). Move or tilt your head (nose) to steer and aim.
Is my camera video recorded?
No. Video is analysed live on your own device to control the game and is never recorded, stored or uploaded.
Which devices does Header Keepy-Uppy work on?
It works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers with a camera; Chrome gives the best tracking.
Header Keepy-Uppy game guide
Goal of the game
In Header Keepy-Uppy you play with your face and head movements. Your football player follows your NOSE. Move under the falling ball to head it back up — every header scores and streaks score more. Head the ball into floating stars for bonus points.
Bees buzz across the field: do not let them sting your head! If the ball hits the ground you lose a life. Grab Giant, Slow-Mo and Extra Life power-ups with your nose.
Quick start
Header Keepy-Uppy in one line: Keep the football bouncing on your head — and dodge the angry bees!
- Press Play on this page — Header Keepy-Uppy loads in a few seconds right in the browser.
- Tap Allow when the browser asks for the camera, then read the short tutorial card.
- Play your first run of Header Keepy-Uppy slowly to learn how it reacts to your face and head movements.
- After a game over, press Play again to try to beat your best.
Controls explained
- Quick reminder shown in Header Keepy-Uppy: Nose = move the player under the ball.
- Sit facing the camera with your whole face in view; Header Keepy-Uppy reads your nose position, blinks and mouth on your own device.
- Exaggerate actions a little — a clear blink or wide-open mouth registers more reliably in Header Keepy-Uppy than a tiny one.
- If Header Keepy-Uppy feels too hard at first, play a practice round to learn the timing before chasing a high score.
Scoring and levels
Points in Header Keepy-Uppy come from the code-defined rewards of 10 points for different actions, so the bigger moves are worth chasing. Every 300 points you reach a new level, and Header Keepy-Uppy speeds up and sends more at you each time. You start with 3 lives. Your best score is saved in your browser, and signed-in players also appear on the Header Keepy-Uppy leaderboard.
Power-ups
Power-up orbs appear every few seconds in Header Keepy-Uppy. Touch or collect them to activate:
- 🍄 Giant (8 s): makes you bigger, so hits and catches are much easier.
- ⏳ Slow-Mo (6 s): slows the whole game down so you can line up precise moves.
- ❤️ Extra Life: adds one life (up to six).
- 2️⃣ Double Points (10 s): doubles every point you earn while it lasts.
Characters and world
The 3D world of Header Keepy-Uppy features soldiers, bees, stars and males. Learning how each one moves is the key to reading the screen quickly.
Tips and strategy
- Don't chase every pickup in Header Keepy-Uppy — grab only the ones on your safe path.
- Save your focus for the moment a Freeze or Slow-Mo starts — that is when Header Keepy-Uppy gives you free points.
- Good, even lighting from the front makes tracking in Header Keepy-Uppy far more reliable than a bright window behind you.
- Replay Header Keepy-Uppy a few times: each run teaches you the patterns, and scores usually double after the first five games.
Device requirements and privacy
Header Keepy-Uppy needs a front-facing or web camera and works in Chrome, Edge and Safari on phones, tablets and computers. Allow camera access when asked; face tracking runs on your device and nothing is recorded or uploaded unless you choose to record a clip yourself. It is free to play; free players may see a short ad between rounds (never during play), and Premium removes all ads.
