How to play Pirate Cannon Blast
Pirate Cannon Blast is a free AR + voice game you can play online with no download. FACE + VOICE. Move your NOSE (turn your head) to aim. SHOUT ("pew!", "fire!") — or blink / open mouth to fire a cannonball. Sink pirate ships! Barrels = bonus. No camera? Play with touch/mouse. Pirate Cannon Blast is made by ZappyDude, tested on phones and desktops, and loads in seconds without plugins or sign-up.
Pirate Cannon Blast runs instantly in your browser on phone or PC.
Controls
- Use the on-screen controls on mobile, or keyboard and mouse on desktop.
- Follow the in-game tutorial on the first level – it shows every move you need.
- Pause anytime from the menu; progress is saved in your browser.
Tips
- Upgrade early and often – progression matters more than speed.
- Try again: each run teaches you enemy patterns.
- Rotate your phone to landscape for a wider view, and like the game to find it again later.
FAQ
Is Pirate Cannon Blast free to play?
Yes. Pirate Cannon Blast 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 Pirate Cannon Blast?
You play with your face or hand plus voice commands. Use the on-screen controls on mobile, or keyboard and mouse on desktop.
Can I play Pirate Cannon Blast on a computer?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android and iPhone.
Which devices does Pirate Cannon Blast work on?
It works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers.
Pirate Cannon Blast game guide
Goal of the game
In Pirate Cannon Blast you play with your hand in front of the camera. Point your index finger to aim. make a FIST ✊ (or snap your thumb down) to fire a cannonball. Sink pirate ships before they sail off the screen.
Floating barrels = bonus!
Quick start
Pirate Cannon Blast in one line: Finger-gun aim, fist to fire — sink the pirate fleet!
- Press Play on this page — Pirate Cannon Blast 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 Pirate Cannon Blast slowly to learn how it reacts to your hand in front of the camera.
- After a game over, press Play again to try to beat your best.
Controls explained
- Quick reminder shown in Pirate Cannon Blast: Point to aim · fist = FIRE.
- Hold one hand about an arm's length from the camera so Pirate Cannon Blast can see your whole palm and fingers.
- Move slowly at first: Pirate Cannon Blast follows your fingertip in real time, and smooth movements are tracked more accurately than jerky ones.
- If Pirate Cannon Blast feels too hard at first, play a practice round to learn the timing before chasing a high score.
Scoring and levels
You start with 3 lives. Your best score is saved in your browser, and signed-in players also appear on the Pirate Cannon Blast leaderboard.
Characters and world
The 3D world of Pirate Cannon Blast features soldiers, ship pirates, ships, barrels, cannon balls and cannons. Learning how each one moves is the key to reading the screen quickly.
Tips and strategy
- Aim at the nearest threat first in Pirate Cannon Blast; letting one slip through costs more than a missed shot.
- Good, even lighting from the front makes tracking in Pirate Cannon Blast far more reliable than a bright window behind you.
- Replay Pirate Cannon Blast a few times: each run teaches you the patterns, and scores usually double after the first five games.
Device requirements and privacy
Pirate Cannon Blast needs a device with a front or web camera (any recent Android phone, iPhone, laptop or Chromebook) and works best in Chrome, Edge or Safari. Allow camera access when asked; hand tracking runs entirely on your device with Google MediaPipe, and no video ever leaves it. It is free to play; free players may see a short ad between rounds (never during play), and Premium removes all ads.
