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Adventure
Side-scroll through five worlds: Home Gym, Open Mat, Local Tournament, Regional Championship and the World Finals. Jump the kettlebells, dodge the slippery mats and grab gi patches as you go.
Level up your mat IQ
Roll your way from white to black belt.
Roll Quests is a retro pixel-art jiu jitsu adventure. Run and jump through the gym, and every opponent you meet starts a turn-based technique battle. Choose the right move and it lands. Choose wrong and you'll find out why, just like on the mat.
First level free in your browser. One-time unlock, no subscription. ▲ Coming to Android
How it plays
Three loops. Zero boring flashcards.
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Technique battles
Bump into an opponent and it's a turn-based match. They hit you with a real situation, like "they've taken your back with both hooks in." You pick one of four moves. Get it right and your move lands. Get it wrong and the game tells you why.
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Belt up
Win matches to earn XP and unlock new techniques for your move list. Beat each world's boss to get your stripes and climb from white to black belt.
Battle mode
Every question is a fight.
The quiz isn't a quiz. It's a match. Your energy bar is on the line, so you have to think like you're actually rolling: what's the threat, what's the priority, what's your next move?
- Situations from real rolls, not textbook definitions
- Wrong answers show why they fail, not just the right one
- Boss matches at the end of every world
Purple Belt Boss
You · Blue Belt
They've taken your back with both hooks in. What's your first priority?
Turn & face them
Protect your neck
Stand straight up
Roll forward
What you'll learn
Talk the talk. Make better calls.
The language of the mat
Guard, mount, side control, back take, sweep, pass, frame, underhook, kimura and a lot more, all in plain English. You'll learn the words coaches actually use in American gyms, not a dictionary of terms nobody says.
Decision making
The mistakes that cost white and blue belts the most: holding on too long, giving up your back while escaping, chasing a submission and losing position. The battles train you to think in priorities.
Position before submission
Learn how positions connect: where you are, where you want to go next and what's open to you from there. It works as a map of the game you can study between classes.
Built by a coach
Designed by the team at SUB-G Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, based on the questions and mistakes we see in class every week.
YouTube devlog
Watch a BJJ coach build a video game.
We're documenting the whole build on YouTube: the design choices, the art, the fails and how a jiu jitsu gym ends up making a game. Follow along and help shape what goes in.
▶ Subscribe on YouTubeEpisode 1 coming soon
Full game
Try it free, unlock it for $3.99.
- Home Gym level free, no account needed
- One-time unlock for all five worlds and boss matches
- No ads, no subscriptions, no energy timers
Launch updates
Get notified when new worlds drop.
New levels, devlog episodes and the Android launch. Low volume, unsubscribe anytime.
FAQ
Questions
How much does it cost?
The first level is free to play in your browser. Unlocking the full game is a one-time $3.99. There's no subscription and no ads.
What can I play it on?
Right now it runs in any modern web browser on your phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install. An Android version on Google Play is coming next. iPhone users can play in Safari in the meantime.
Who is it for?
White and blue belts who want to speed up their learning, curious beginners thinking about starting, hobbyists who love the sport, and coaches or gym owners looking for a fun way to help students learn the basics between classes.
Do I need to train BJJ to play?
No. Everything is explained in plain English as you play, so it works as a fun intro to how jiu jitsu works. If you do train, it'll help you understand what's happening in class and make better decisions when you roll.
Is there a lot of Japanese terminology?
Barely. We use plain English plus the few terms you'll actually hear in an American gym.
Does it replace training?
Nope. Nothing replaces mat time. The game helps you understand what you're seeing in class so you can make better calls when you roll.