GOAL: Survive and dodge the small talk. Shut them up and keep it moving!

MOVE: Arrow keys or swipe left/right.

SHOOT: Space (desktop) or tap/FIRE (mobile).

HEARTS: You start with 3. Enemy collision = -1 heart. 0 hearts = game over.

PICKUPS:

Duct Tape: +1 shot.

Rain Check: lane enemies back up. Collect 5 to trigger Quiet Break.

Excuse: blocks one lane for a short time.

Gold Star: UNLMTD ammo, 10s invinc.

EVENTS:

Supply Drop: +3 duct tape.

Quiet Break: one safe lane, unlimited ammo, Gold Star can appear.

Rush Hour: faster, denser enemy waves.

HUD: Time at top-right. Duct tape and Rain Check counters on the left. Hearts on the right.