How to play Pumpkin Punch
Pumpkin Punch is a free AR face tracking game you can play online with no download. FACE CONTROL. When a pumpkin flies close, move your head FAST so the NOSE pointer punches through it! No camera? Play with touch/mouse. It uses on-device AI tracking, so Pumpkin Punch 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 Pumpkin Punch, 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 Pumpkin Punch free to play?
Yes. Pumpkin Punch 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 Pumpkin Punch?
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 Pumpkin Punch 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.
Pumpkin Punch game guide
Goal of the game
In Pumpkin Punch you play with your hand in front of the camera. Watch the vampire throw pumpkins. When one flies close, PUNCH it — move your hand fast through it. Missed pumpkins splat on you!
Each run in Pumpkin Punch lasts until you lose your 3 lives, so the real goal is to survive longer and beat your own best score.
Quick start
Pumpkin Punch in one line: A vampire hurls pumpkins at you — punch them to mush!
- Press Play on this page — Pumpkin Punch 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 Pumpkin Punch 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 Pumpkin Punch: Fast hand swipe = PUNCH!.
- Hold one hand about an arm's length from the camera so Pumpkin Punch can see your whole palm and fingers.
- Move slowly at first: Pumpkin Punch follows your fingertip in real time, and smooth movements are tracked more accurately than jerky ones.
- If Pumpkin Punch feels too hard at first, play a practice round to learn the timing before chasing a high score.
Scoring and levels
Points in Pumpkin Punch come from the code-defined rewards of 20 points for different actions, so the bigger moves are worth chasing. You start with 3 lives. Your best score is saved in your browser, and signed-in players also appear on the Pumpkin Punch leaderboard.
Characters and world
The 3D world of Pumpkin Punch features vampires, pumpkins and pumpkin carveds. Learning how each one moves is the key to reading the screen quickly.
Tips and strategy
- Stay near the centre in Pumpkin Punch; it gives you the most room to dodge in either direction.
- Good, even lighting from the front makes tracking in Pumpkin Punch far more reliable than a bright window behind you.
- Replay Pumpkin Punch a few times: each run teaches you the patterns, and scores usually double after the first five games.
Device requirements and privacy
Pumpkin Punch 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.
