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JAPANESE TYPING

Block Typing

Type a little. Build a city.

Turn Japanese words into a city, one block at a time. Practice typing in romaji with a 90-second building challenge.

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BLOCKTYPEIllustration of block buildings and a city built by typingIllustration inspired by the game

ABOUT THE GAME

Get into the game

Read the Japanese prompt and type its romaji spelling. Every correct keystroke adds blocks to your building. Prompts progress from short words to sentences, giving you a new challenge as you play.

01

A 90-second challenge

See how much you can build before time runs out. A streak of correct keystrokes gives your construction a boost.

02

Collect 12 buildings

Keep both finished buildings and works in progress in your collection. Rotate and zoom in to explore them in 3D.

03

Watch your progress

Your city grows as you build. Take a walk through it, or look back at a month of scores to see your typing improve.

READY, SET, PLAY.

How to play

  1. Open the game and press the start button or Space.
  2. Read each Japanese prompt and type it using romaji.
  3. After 90 seconds, check your score and explore your growing city.

Common questions

What kind of typing game is it?

Type Japanese prompts in romaji in a 90-second challenge. Each correct keystroke adds building blocks. Collect 12 kinds of buildings and grow your own city.

What do I need to play?

Use a computer with a keyboard and a WebGL-capable browser. The game interface and prompts are in Japanese, with reading guides and romaji spellings.

Is my progress saved?

Scores and your building collection are saved in the browser you play in. They do not automatically transfer to another device or browser.

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