Rug Pull Hunter Game Guide

Rug Pull Hunter - Complete Game Guide

Version 3.13 | March 2026

Welcome to Rug Pull Hunter!

Rug Pull Hunter is an educational arcade game that teaches you to identify cryptocurrency scams while earning $SiCiCoin tokens. Navigate through space, destroy suspicious meme coins, and survive waves of enemy ships attacking from all directions!

1. Game Overview

1.1 Objective

You control the SiCi character — a gold coin astronaut with a jetpack and laser gun — hunting suspicious cryptocurrency tokens in space. Your mission is to:

• Destroy scam coins (rug pulls) using your laser
• Avoid shooting legitimate coins — it costs you points and a penalty
• Survive each wave by eliminating enough scam coins before they escape
• Fend off enemy spaceships that attack from multiple directions

1.2 Your Character

The SiCi Hunter is a custom-designed astronaut character featuring:

• Transparent design that blends seamlessly with the outer space environment
• Laser gun that fires flaming red laser projectiles
• Arm recoil animation when shooting
• Leg wobble animation when moving
• Golden glow drop-shadow effect for visibility against the dark space background
• Directional aiming: The character rotates to face the direction you aim, and the laser fires exactly where the gun points

1.3 Educational Purpose

The game uses real-time data from DexScreener API to show actual cryptocurrency tokens. Learn to recognize warning signs like:

• Tokens with no project name (ticker only)
• Extremely new tokens (< 24 hours old)
• Suspicious price movements
• Low liquidity indicators

2. Controls

2.1 Keyboard Controls

2.2 Mouse Controls

2.3 Control Tips

• Combine keyboard movement with mouse aiming for best results
• The character rotates to face your mouse cursor
• Lasers travel in the direction you're facing
• Hold the mouse button for rapid fire — no need to click repeatedly
• Save your Shock Wave for crowded moments; the 5-second recharge is shown as an arc on the HUD

3. Game Mechanics

3.1 Coins and Risk Colors

Coins fall from the top of the screen, color-coded by risk level:

Penalty: Shooting legitimate (green) coins deducts points. Focus on red and orange coins!

3.2 Coin Ticker Popup

When you destroy a scam coin, a large animated popup appears showing:

• The coin's emoji and ticker symbol (e.g., 💀 $RUGPULL) — displayed in large white text
• The points earned in gold below the ticker

This helps you learn which real-world tokens are high-risk as you play.

3.3 Points to $SiCiCoin Conversion

Convert your earned points to real $SiCiCoin tokens:

Conversion Requirements:

• Minimum 5,000 points required by the current backend redemption operation
• Wallet must be connected (Phantom or Solflare)
• Click "Convert to $SiCiCoin" button on the Game Over screen or ammo popup
• Redemption is recorded as pending; consult the in-product status and current Terms of Service

3.4 Miss System and Lives

You start each game with 7 lives (gold dots in the HUD).

A "miss" happens when a scam coin escapes past the bottom of the screen. The miss buffer absorbs up to 5 misses before you lose a life:

Five small red dots below the heart icons show your current miss count (e.g., 3/5). When all 7 lives are gone, the game ends.

Green (legitimate) coins that escape do not count as misses.

3.5 Combo System

Chain scam coin kills rapidly to multiply your points:

The combo timer resets if you stop killing for ~3.5 seconds. A "COMBO ×N!" flash appears on screen when you reach ×3 or higher.

3.6 Shock Wave

Press SPACE to unleash a Shock Wave:

• Instantly destroys all scam coins within a 220-pixel radius around your character
• Deals damage to enemy spaceships caught in range
• Points scored for all coins hit (with your current combo multiplier)
• 5-second cooldown — a circular recharge arc in the HUD shows remaining time
• The HUD indicator goes green when the shock wave is fully recharged

Strategy tip: Save your Shock Wave for moments when many high-value red coins are clustered nearby.

3.7 Ammunition System

Your laser has limited ammunition:

Running Out of Ammo:

• A popup appears with options: Continue, End Game, or Convert to $SiCiCoin
• Purchase $5.00 worth of $SiCiCoin tokens on pump.fun to refill 2,000 laser shots
• The "End Game" button lets you voluntarily end your session and go to the conversion screen

3.8 Coin Spawning

Coins continuously spawn from the top of the screen:

• Real-Time Data: Coins are pulled from live DexScreener API
• Fresh Pool: The coin pool refreshes to ensure variety
• Fallback System: If the API is unavailable, educational mock coins (SCAM, RUG, PUMP, etc.) spawn automatically

4. Enemy Spaceships

4.1 Overview

Enemy spaceships attack from the very beginning of the game and increase in number as you progress:

4.2 Entry Directions

Ships enter from 4 different directions with random speeds:

• From the left — sweeping right with diagonal drift
• From the right — sweeping left with diagonal drift
• From the top-left — angling downward toward center
• From the top-right — angling downward toward center

Ships rotate to face the direction they're traveling and patrol the upper 40% of the screen, bouncing off walls and boundaries.

4.3 Ship Attacks

Ships attack progressively based on your level:

Fire rate increases with each level. Ships stagger their firing so they don't all shoot at the same moment.

4.4 Destroying Ships

Ships have a health bar displayed above them. Shoot ships with your laser to damage them. When destroyed:

• A large explosion erupts
• You earn a massive 500–(500 + Level×200) point bonus
• A short delay before the next ship spawns

5. Wave and Level System

5.1 Wave Structure

Each level contains 3 waves of coins to clear. The wave counter is shown in the HUD (e.g., "L1 W1").

• When you clear enough coins in a wave, a "WAVE CLEAR!" banner appears and the next wave begins
• The number of coins to clear increases each wave

5.2 Levels

6. Scoring System

6.1 How Points Are Calculated

1. Base Score = Risk Score × 10 (for laser kills)

2. Rug Pull Bonus (higher risk = more points)

• Risk 70–100 (Confirmed Rug): ×2 multiplier
• Risk 50–69 (Suspicious): ×1.5 multiplier
• Risk 0–49: No bonus

3. Combo Multiplier (up to ×8)

• All points are multiplied by your current combo

4. Liquidity Bonus (bigger rug = more valuable)

• $50,000+ liquidity: +500 points
• $20,000–$49,999: +250 points
• $10,000–$19,999: +100 points

6.2 Example Scores

6.3 Enemy Ship Bonus

6.4 $SiCiCoin Token Conversion

5,000 points = 5 $SiCiCoin tokens (current backend redemption)

Requirements:

• Minimum 5,000 points required
• Wallet must be connected (Phantom or Solflare)
• Click "Convert to $SiCiCoin" on Game Over or Ammo Popup screens

7. HUD (Heads-Up Display)

The HUD shows real-time game information:

8. Side Panels

8.1 Left Panel — Ticker Only

Shows scam coins that had only a ticker symbol (no project name):

• Red border indicates high danger
• These are typically higher risk (anonymous tokens)
• Updates automatically when you destroy such a coin

8.2 Right Panel — Named Coins

Shows scam coins with a proper project name:

• Green border indicates named project
• Named does not mean safe — named coins can still be rug pulls
• Click any entry to research further on DexScreener

Panels open automatically when the first coin of each type is encountered.

9. Earning Rewards

9.1 Connecting Your Wallet

Before playing, connect your Solana wallet to earn rewards:

1. Look for the wallet connection section on the menu screen
2. Click 🔮 Phantom or ☀️ Solflare
3. Approve the connection in your wallet extension
4. Your wallet address appears when connected

Wallet connection is mandatory to play and to earn $SiCiCoin tokens.

9.2 Claiming $SiCiCoin Tokens

1. Accumulate at least 5,000 points
2. Click "Convert to $SiCiCoin" on the game over screen or ammo popup
3. Follow the pending redemption in-product; current Terms of Service apply

10. Strategies

10.1 Beginner Tips

• Focus on high-risk (red) coins first — they earn the most points
• Never shoot green coins — the penalty hurts your score
• Save your Shock Wave (SPACE) for when many coins cluster together
• Hold the mouse button for continuous fire instead of rapid clicking
• Watch the miss dot counter — if it reaches 4/5, prioritize destroying red coins

10.2 Combo Building

• Kill scam coins in rapid succession to build the multiplier
• At ×8 combo, every kill earns 8× points
• Shock Wave kills count toward combo — use it in dense clusters for a massive combo score
• The combo timer is about 3.5 seconds — move to the next coin quickly

10.3 Enemy Ship Management

• Ships appear within the first 10 seconds — be ready
• Focus on coins until ships fire at you, then dodge and return fire
• Shoot ships between coin kills — they don't interrupt your combo if you kill coins quickly
• Shock Wave damages ships in range — use it when both ships and coins are nearby

10.4 High Score Tips

• Chain rapid kills for maximum combo multiplier
• Use Shock Wave on dense clusters of high-risk coins at ×8 combo
• Prioritize high-liquidity red coins ($50K+ liq) for the +500 bonus
• Survive all 7 levels for the maximum level multiplier (3.5×)

11. Game Over Conditions

11.1 Losing All Lives

If all 7 lives are depleted:

• Game ends with "YOU GOT RUGGED!" message
• Final score and $SiCiCoin conversion are displayed
• Option to play again appears

11.2 Victory

Complete all seven levels to win:

• Earn the "KING OF COINS" title
• Maximum points awarded across all levels

12. Sound Effects

The game includes synthesized audio feedback:

• Laser fire: Rapid pulse when shooting
• Coin destroy: Explosion effect
• Combo: Escalating tone when combo activates
• Shock Wave: Thunderous bass shockwave sound
• Enemy ship destroyed: Large explosion
• Level up: Victory fanfare
• Game over: End game tone

Toggle sound with the M key.

13. Screen Recording

13.1 Recording Your Gameplay

Capture your gameplay as a video file:

1. Find the Record Button: Located in the top-right corner of the game header
2. Click "🎥 Record": A red button with a video camera icon
3. Select Screen Share: Your browser shows a screen sharing dialog
4. Choose "Browser Tab": Select the current tab to record
5. Enable Audio (Optional): Check "Share tab audio" to capture game sounds
6. Click Share: Recording begins immediately

13.2 Stopping and Downloading

1. Click "⏹ Stop" button to end recording
2. Click "⬇ Download": Saves as a WebM video file
3. Or Click "✕ Discard": Delete the recording and start fresh

13.3 Recording Tips

14. Known Rug Pull Registry Integration

14.1 Automatic Registry Population

Coins you encounter during gameplay with risk scores of 40 or above are automatically saved to the SiCierto Known Rug Pull Registry. This community-powered database helps protect traders across 14 blockchains.

14.2 Manual Reporting

You can also manually report suspicious coins found outside the game:

1. Visit /rug-pull-registry on the platform
2. Click "Report a Coin"
3. Enter the contract address or token ticker
4. DexScreener auto-fills token details
5. Submit to help protect the community

Reward: Manual reports earn +100 XP.

15. Troubleshooting

Game not loading?

• Refresh the page
• Check internet connection
• Try Chrome or Edge for best compatibility

Wallet won't connect?

• Ensure Phantom or Solflare extension is installed
• Try disconnecting and reconnecting
• Check wallet is on Solana network

Controls not responding?

• Click inside the game area to focus it
• Check keyboard isn't focused on a text field
• Refresh if issues persist

Enemy ships not appearing?

• Ships spawn within the first 10 seconds — watch for the red ⚠ warning banner
• At least 2 ships are always active from Level 1

Screen recording not working?

• Allow screen sharing permission when prompted
• Select "Browser Tab" in the sharing dialog
• Use Chrome or Edge for best compatibility

16. Fair Play

• Play legitimately for fair rewards
• Do not use automation or bots
• Report bugs rather than exploiting them
• Respect other community members

Ready to hunt some rug pulls? Start your mission and earn $SiCiCoin tokens while learning to stay safe in crypto!

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