Most trap platformers are solo experiences -- you against the level, alone, learning its tricks one death at a time. Trap Run keeps that mode, but adds something most games in the genre don't: Race a Friend, a real-time online mode where you and a friend get placed on the exact same level at the exact same moment, and the first one through the real door wins.
How Race a Friend works
- One player creates a room and gets a 6-character code.
- The other player enters that code to join.
- Both players ready up in the lobby, and the host picks the level.
- The race starts for both players simultaneously -- same level, same traps, same layout.
- Whoever reaches the real exit first wins the round.
Because both players see the identical level, it's a genuine test of who reads the traps better and moves faster under real pressure -- not just who's memorized the level from more solo attempts (though that certainly helps).
What you need to play
Solo play in Trap Run works instantly as a guest, but Race a Friend requires a free RivalPit account. That's because match results and token rewards are tied to a real player rather than an anonymous session -- creating an account takes seconds and unlocks racing, plus the ability to earn tokens for playing.
Why racing changes the way you play
Solo runs let you take your time. Racing doesn't. Knowing a friend is fighting through the same traps at the same moment adds real pressure to decisions that felt low-stakes in practice -- do you take the safe, slow route you know works, or gamble on a faster path you're only half sure about? That tension is what makes Race a Friend feel different from grinding the same level alone.
Getting good enough to win
The single best way to win more races is boring but true: play the level solo first. Trap Run's level guide covers what each of the 8 levels tests, and knowing a level's traps cold before you race it is the real edge -- reflexes matter less than familiarity in a game built around hidden information.
Frequently asked questions
How do I race a friend in Trap Run?
Create a room to get a 6-character code, send it to your friend, have them join with that code, both ready up, and the host picks the level. The race starts for both players at the same moment.
Do I need an account to race a friend?
Yes. Race a Friend requires a free RivalPit account so match results and token rewards are tied to a real player. Solo play doesn't need an account.
Can my friend and I play from different devices?
Yes -- one player can be on desktop and the other on mobile, or any combination. Race a Friend works across devices since it's all browser-based.
Is Race a Friend the same 8 levels as solo mode?
Yes, Race a Friend uses the same level set as solo play, so practicing a level alone directly helps your race performance.