Tino Zijdel of The Netherlands, aka Crisp, has created a remake of the classic game of Lemmings, originally developed by DMA Design (acquired by Rockstar Games in 1999 and renamed Rockstar North), and coded it using JavaScript and DHTML! The game is beautiful and works very nicely if you have a recent browser (Mozilla, Firefox or Opera) and a 500MHz+ CPU. Here's a breakdown of the basics on how to play:
Lemmings will fall through a trap door into each level. Your job is to get them safely to the exit by using the Lemming skills at the bottom of the play window. Simply click on a skill icon to use that skill. Some levels stretch beyond the limits of the window, so there will be scroll bars in those circumstances.
The game is a lot of fun since it presents a new puzzle with each level that must be figured out by planning ahead if all the Lemmings are to make it to safety. The author plans to implement 30 levels for each of the 4 increasingly difficult game categories: Fun, Tricky, Taxing and Mayhem; however, there are currently only 10 levels available for each.
The full version of the game uses graphics, sound and music from the original, though the author has not received permission to use them. My guess is you should get a chance to play it in case it disappears into the ether. You can even download the source code for the game (minus, of course, the copyrighted game assets) from the author's site, as well as other goodies. So what are you waiting for? Click.
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I enjoyed the game and worked my way up to mayhem level 3. I cannot get past this. I have found the solution posted elsewhere. However, even following the supposed solution I cannot get past this level. I always run out of time. Can anyone help me? It is driving me insane!
Posted by: themadmurph | October 19, 2004 8:05 AM
Jay, have you visited http://www.xs4all.nl/~crisp/lemmings/ lately? I wish you would write something about the case, or even better, in general about game copyrights and what you think about the remakes of classics.
Posted by: Tonypa | October 24, 2004 5:27 PM
how do you get past level 7 on taxing (Every Lemming for himself!!) I can only get 1 lemming over the rock with yellow arrows, so i can't get him to turn around and cut through the rock? any help would be appreciated
Posted by: Chado | March 29, 2005 1:40 PM
wow! this is amazing! well done!
Posted by: Matt | April 16, 2005 10:59 AM
Chado, you use a builder just before the small rock so that he stops when building but has done just enought for the others to climb over the small rock. he will then turn around and head back towards the yellow arrowed rock.
I too am stuck on mayhem level 3. Even with the soloution I cannoty get passed this level with out the time running out. I'm really stuck :(
Posted by: Allan | April 29, 2005 8:37 AM
I can't get past level 3 tricky. Can someone help me please? =(
Posted by: Dawn | April 30, 2005 5:35 AM
OMG thank u soooo much allan i was stuck on taxing level 7 for ages!!!! i got told what to do but you said it so much clearer thank u soo much!!
and to anybody else who has problems i suggest you look on
http://home.wanadoo.nl/lemmings-solution/
it has been extremely helpful 2 me!!!
Posted by: rachie roo | May 9, 2005 10:57 AM
Does anyone know how to complete Mayhem level 3 on Lemmings? I have figured out a way to do it but time just runs out !
Posted by: Emy | June 2, 2005 11:04 AM
Guys, I have a problem. The game won't load! It gets to "Loading Level 1..." then that's it. Any ideas?
Posted by: Dunc | June 2, 2005 11:32 AM
where can i find the original lemmings that works on MODERN computers? everytime i find one, it doesn't work!!
Posted by: Mike | June 4, 2005 1:43 PM
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe recently announced that it plans to release a PSP (Playstation Portable) version of Lemmings toward the end of this year.
Posted by: jay | June 5, 2005 11:23 AM
I cant pass mayhem level 3 on lemmings didi someone get the solution???
Posted by: Pablo | June 8, 2005 5:54 PM
Finnaly pass mayheem level 3
Lemming 17 make hin mine the thin floor
then make him bash throug the one way block there wolud be one lemming that passes over him make save himself building the stair
When the basher passes through the block make him athelete and wen he gets the bottom flor maken dig the way home
Posted by: pablo | June 11, 2005 11:25 AM
Thanks so much Pablo !!!!
Posted by: Emy | June 21, 2005 5:39 AM
how do you get past level 3 on taxing. they just keep falling off and i cant figure any other way out than to just keep building up. what should i do?
Posted by: Newton | June 28, 2005 2:03 PM
i cant get past level 1 on taxing (if at fisrt you dont succeed)! please can someone help me, i can only manage to get the lemmings through two of the pillars!!
Posted by: gina | August 6, 2005 11:38 AM
hey gina try using a miner to dig through one of the pillars, then turn him into a blocker when he gets to the bottom of the next set of stairs, then blow him up so the other lemmings can get through...using bashers on the other 2 pillars should do it, jst make sure when u have made the way that u speed up the flow of lemmings or u will run out of time...... NOW I HAVE NO CLUE HOW TO GET PAST LEVEL 3 TAXING, SOMEONE HELP PLEASE!!!!
Posted by: Angel | August 8, 2005 4:14 AM
Hey Angel,
By holding down F2 you can hold of lemmings falling from the sky, so when you just use lemming #1 to build a stairway to heaven. All lemmings are home free.
Watch out when you hold down F2 to long, you will run out of time because lemmings will not fall immediately
Posted by: IncogNitro | August 18, 2005 6:44 AM
how do u stop the lemming that block i can make them block but then they wont stop?
Posted by: sean | August 18, 2005 1:20 PM
Um, I'm stuck on Taxing One (If at first you don't Succeed...)
I can't get through without time running out or the Lemmings getting themselves stuck.
Posted by: Generic Name | December 16, 2005 7:26 AM
Can someone tell me how to complete mayhem level 3. It just seems impossible!
Posted by: Andy | January 12, 2006 2:52 AM
hah! I used to watch my brothers and sisters play this game when I was little.
Posted by: Ellie | January 21, 2006 7:44 PM
I'm stuck on Taxing One (If at first you don't Succeed...) as well! I run out of time even with speeding up the rate with which lemmings are falling from the sky.
And besides you can sacrifice only one lemming (to blow up the stairs at the third column). But while building the steps across the void at least one falls! Help!
Posted by: kl | March 6, 2006 3:40 PM
Help!
How do I get passed lvl 6 taxing (compression methode 1)?
Posted by: Menduin | March 9, 2006 10:06 AM
i need some help to get past taxing level 3. could someone please kindly enlighten me? i can't build the bridge fast enough!
Posted by: kb | March 10, 2006 12:55 PM
hi, my name is kandy and i am having trouble loading lemmings.
Posted by: kandy | March 11, 2006 9:14 PM
Oh god, I hate lemmings; I've burned waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than my share of time on it. :)
Codes:
Fun:
1. BAJHLDHBCL
2. IJJLDLCCCL
3. NJLDLCADCY
4. HNLHCIOECW
5. LDLCAJNFCK
6. DLCIJNLGCT
7. HCAONNLHCX
8. CINNLDLICJ
9. CEJHMDLJCN
10. IKHMDLCKCT
Posted by: Craig3410 | April 24, 2006 5:02 PM
But, of course, you can't cheat; oh well.
It should count for something that I've already beaten all those levels. :)
Posted by: Craig3410 | April 24, 2006 5:03 PM
I remember playing this in school when I was like, 6...well done...Bravo...Magnificent...just like the origional...I ran out of good coments...XP
Posted by: Chris | April 30, 2006 5:35 PM
ANYBODY HAVING TROUBLE ON MAYHEM 3???? I DID IT!
Posted by: coolbetti | May 4, 2006 5:03 PM
everytime i try mayhem level 3, the lemming that is supposed to climb and float then dig just before the compressor, falls through a tiny gap on the bridge above the pool. if i get him to build over it, other lemmings die and cant build over the lip after the block with the arrows, any ideas? thanks.
Posted by: raxit | May 29, 2006 1:08 PM
I love this game I have it on SNES! haha its awesome
Posted by: Koolhair | June 19, 2006 2:29 PM
I happen to know the codes to the first ten Tricky levels. Click on the SPOILER link for the level code you desire.
1--This should be a doodle!:
2--We all fall down:
3--A ladder would be handy:
4--Here's one I prepared earlier:
5--Careless clicking costs lives:
6--Lemmingology:
7--Been there, seen it, done it:
8--Lemming sanctuary in sight:
9--They just keep coming:
10--There's a lot of them about:
I'll try to get the Taxing level codes the next time I play.
Posted by: Level 835 | June 21, 2006 11:36 PM
Hello I am in the middle of Mayhem and i cant finish level 4 within the time it runs out when there are about 8 lemmings still out! has anyone completed it yet?
Posted by: parker | June 23, 2006 12:46 PM
Help Mayhem level code 3
Posted by: YOY | July 4, 2006 12:54 PM
Hi can anyone tell me how to get past taxing 3. A lot of people have asked but i havent seen any answers yet (without cheats please!)
Posted by: Chris | July 8, 2006 8:56 AM
I get the msg
You don't have permission to access /scripts/lemmings/ on this server.
when i want to start the game.
Can You fix that?
Posted by: hauke | July 12, 2006 6:28 PM
No, I cannot.
My guess is since there is a new Lemmings game out for the PSP, the IP rights holder for Lemmings most likely sent a cease and desist to all websites hosting this DHTML version of the game.
If you want to play Lemmings, my best advice is to grab a copy of it for PSP.
Posted by: jay
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July 12, 2006 6:38 PM
Does anyone have any idea about Taxing level 6? As far as I can tell, it's impossible because of the patch of floor that you can fall through, and the fact that the far right pillar seems to be unaffected by bashing. Any advice?
Posted by: Blob | August 16, 2006 6:37 AM
To make a blocker stop blocking you need to dig under them with the basher or the miner. Thats the only way.
Posted by: Princess | August 22, 2006 11:38 AM
Level 7 on Lemmings. To get over the yellow rock with the arrows and to then bash through it u need to walk to the end where the small rock is, get as close to it as u can to start building. when it builds into the rock it will stop and turn around.
Posted by: Princess | August 22, 2006 11:42 AM
Mayhem Level 3:ONHGEKNNHJ
Posted by: Princess | August 22, 2006 11:44 AM
Taxing Level 6:MJJNLHGCGN
Posted by: Princess | August 22, 2006 11:45 AM
Please tell us how to finish Mayhem Level 4! I'm finding it impossible. Parker, how did you manage to get so close to finishing level 4? I can't get close.
Posted by: Springy | August 28, 2006 7:18 PM
Mayhem level 4 is impossible to complete within the time limit. Please give me the code for level 5 before I kill myself!
Thanks
Posted by: Jandrake | November 8, 2006 6:36 AM
Is anyone else having trouble with the graphics? I never did until I tried it a couple of weeks ago, and now the graphics go all crazy on me when the lemmings start to move. Yes, I'm using firefox, and I don't think it's my computer, since it worked before.
Posted by: Allison | November 12, 2006 1:11 AM
Oh dear god I cannot beat mayhem level 3 "Its Hero time!" I have done it perfectly and by the time the last guy got to the bottom level right next to the exit he dies. I want the code to just skip this damn level please. I hate it
Posted by: Tyler | November 18, 2006 3:40 PM
As its over 10 years since I've played lemmings I can remember how to complete level 5 as I use the bashers but the lemmings just go off the screen.
Help appreciated.
Posted by: Mitch | November 24, 2006 5:03 AM
hello i just started playing lemmings on the internet and i cant get past level six taxing can someone help me with this or send the code and i have tried all the sites thx
Posted by: henriette | November 24, 2006 9:44 AM
Mayhem 3 - How to complete it with 1 second to spare
Wait for number 18 to drop then press f2 for about 1 second. Get 18 to dig down, then he bashes the block. One other goes over the block. Build steps right by the hole and he'll turn round and go back. Turn basher into climber and umbrella he'll be able to use the pick axe just in time for them all to fall through. Phew this took about 100 attempts.
Posted by: Nick | November 24, 2006 1:37 PM
Im really stuck, this is embaressing lol, on level 3 on fun! *hangs head in shame*
I keep accidentally making my lemmings block at both ends of the platforms, and its pissing me off, how do i make them walk again, i dont have any others things to use but block.
Dammit it's annoying. I want to know how to stop my lemmings blocking, and start walking agian. Help?
Posted by: Bill | December 4, 2006 11:00 AM
I Found the easiest way to pass Mayhem 3(click the spoiler)... Also Mayhem 4 is impossoble can some please give us the code for it please :D
After You Release the 2nd lemming. Make the 2nd lemmings Mine down onto the platform underneath and Bash into the the Sloped Hill/Wall (next to the one way wall)and as soon as he makes a small hole, Make him build into the Tunnel so he turns round
Make the 1st Lemming an Athlete and When he Climbes the wall above the "Slime" and floats to the floor dig down into the ground so he can reach the exit easy..
Then Wait
Posted by: Ciaran | December 6, 2006 3:20 PM
Hey Bill.
okay first how old are you how can u not pass level 3 anyway... Click the 1st Spoiler... Dont Click the 2nd!!
Posted by: Ciaran | December 7, 2006 1:50 PM
Hey Jay,
Can I get the code for level 5 mayhem for level 4 mayhem is impossible to pass unless you can give me a magical method.
Theres not enought time for the last lemming to even get to the finish even if he goes in a straight line
Thanks!
(this doesnt have to go on the page )
Posted by: Ciaran | December 7, 2006 2:06 PM
General comments about Mayhem Level 3, "It's Hero Time"
With this level especially, I've noticed that different computers have different effects on the rate that Lemmings walk in relation to the time clock. In other words, all Lemmings are not created equal.
First off, I figured out the mechanics of solving the level without too much trouble (mine, bash, build, climb, balloon, dig), but with some PC's, you may be able to win the level simply by moving your lemmings through it correctly, but it seems like on most PC's, you're going to run out of time with one, five, ten, or 20 lemmings on their way to home base. This sucks, but oh well.
Didn't know about F2 until reading these comments, that helps, but feels like such a cheat. Anyway, it helped me finally pass the level, which looks like it can be accomplished a few different ways. My technique was to let two lemmings out, pause the rest with F2, mine the second one, then he bashes and builds to turn himself around. The first lemming becomes an athlete, then digs his hole to home base. With this technique, you bypass the acid pit altogether.
Posted by: Buzz | December 14, 2006 1:13 PM
I can't get passed level 6 in Taxing. Could you please show me a solution
Thanks
Posted by: H-Dawg | December 28, 2006 7:17 AM
hay budiful guys its nice everyones helping each other well! plz read this and answer the question! i cant get past taxin lvl 1 its heaps wierd cause i no how to get threw it but even when i speed up time it finishes to soon and they all die how can i fix this? and get threw it also...! i was wondering if anyone nows where i can get cheats ? i wana see how lv 10 mayhem looks... hehhe plz help me! ill love u heaps!
Posted by: sxc garl101 | January 7, 2007 3:59 AM
this is soooo annoying ahhhh i cant do level 3 tking with the bridge and NO i am not cheaTING PLZ PLZ PLZ sum1 teeeelllll meeeeeee
Posted by: ellie | January 25, 2007 8:35 PM
I am having sooo much trouble with Taxing level 6, Compression Method!! Can anybody help? I have tried making one of the guys on the far left dig for just a few seconds and then bash to the right, but everytime he gets to the steel under the far right tower he stops, even though he is barely in the steel. Help me please!
Posted by: Cassie | January 30, 2007 1:13 PM
I beat lemmings in its PC form ages ago, so I might still remember how things are done. If you could post the level code here I'll give it a shot...
Posted by: Valarauka | January 30, 2007 7:45 PM
Taxing Level 6 solution
Use the digger at the far right and dig down only a few digs so that you can then dig left to open all of the other sections.
The key is to use the lemmings from the first section (on the left) to go to the bottom and create barriers where the lemmings fall. You want to trap the falling lemmings in a very small space at the bottom. Once all of the Lemmings have dug their way to the left and are trapped at the bottom left (where they fall), then you can explode the Blocker to let the into the compressors. The compressors will only kill one lemming at a time, so you will only lose a few.
Posted by: Jesse | February 2, 2007 3:16 AM
The way to beat Mayhem Level 3 listed below without using the F2 cheat.
Posted by: Jen K | February 2, 2007 5:09 PM
Aaah Someone help me please!
I'm stuck in compression method 1 taxing lemmings, when I block a lemming at the bottom then blow him up, all the lemmings fall through the ground though there's no hole? Please help.
Posted by: Jock | February 24, 2007 9:03 PM
Oh my goodness I just got past Mayhem level 3 finally!! Use Jen K's suggestion!
Posted by: Monique | February 28, 2007 10:31 PM
I got through mayhem 4!!!! clicking on the - and + buttons do make a difference, even if the rate of lemmings that come out doesn't change. So here is the way to beat mayhem 4.
Let 10 lemmings come ou normally. Then, click on the + button as fast as you can. Bash your way through the web (as the described at http://home.wanadoo.nl/lemmings-solution/)
When the road is made correctly (and no lemming turned back) you must click the + button like a *******. All the lemmings should arrive just in time.
Good luck. Even with this method it is likely you must try a hundred times.
(Don't mind my bad English, I'm dutch)
Posted by: Pieter | March 14, 2007 3:46 AM
im on tricky level 19 potcard from lemming land i cannot get through it if any one cane help pleae let me know thanks
Posted by: sarah | March 20, 2007 3:28 PM
It just so happens I used to have a lemmings game on my computer that got erasd after rebooting and other stuff to my computer. It was exactly the same as this one only there was a level creator and more levels to do. also a strange fact lemmings are actual creatures that look like gerbils live in the wild and for some odd reason like to run off cliffs.
Posted by: enderiv | April 5, 2007 12:02 PM
Can't pass mayhem 2 the fire on the way home keeps killing my lemmings help please
Posted by: Mina | April 8, 2007 9:40 PM
mina-you don't need to go near the fire to get your lemmings through.
you have a number that are 'disposable' and several bombs+blockers so use them to your ability.
Posted by: copper | April 9, 2007 10:30 AM
Cant get past tricky 2 on lemmings DHTML all my lemmings die when they fall but not when they dig I tried to get them all to dig but it wont work
ANY HELP PLEASE?
Posted by: lauren | April 9, 2007 12:46 PM
hey does anyoneknow how to pass 'heaven cant wait" i keep running out of time???
Posted by: clare | May 7, 2007 11:02 AM
hey MARK. lemmings for MODERN computers... look on e-bay. they're about $20 i think.
Posted by: clare | May 7, 2007 11:13 AM
MAYHEM LEVEL 3 COMPLETED WITH 15 SECONDS TO SPARE & WITHOUT CHEATING!!!!
Make the 2nd lem into a miner when just over the platform below. PAUSE & select basher! As soon as the 1st lem touches the bottom corner of the 1-way wall make him a basher. PAUSE & select blocker. As soon as the next lem passes him (while still on the slope) make him a blocker. He should immediately change back into a walker & drop back into the crowd. PAUSE & select builder. This bit is the tricky bit - you have to make the basher in the tunnel into a builder so he'll stop bashing before he's all the way through! The problem is the other lems keep getting in the way. Don't panic! It can be done. Once done do this last bit - PAUSE & select climber. Click on the very 1st lem out (he should be just about to hit the wall above the green goo) Click on him! PAUSE & select floater. Click on him! PAUSE & select digger. Click on him as soon as he's landed & taken 6 or 7 steps! If all goes to plan the last chap home will leave you with 15 seconds left. EASY!!!! Regards - David. (Here's the code if you can't be arsed - FLGIJNMOHX )
Oh...as for the next level - MAYHEM - LEVEL 4 - it's a physical impossibility as the last lem out appears with only 15 seconds on the clock and that is not enough time to get him home even if you bashed a pretty straight path. At this point I though what's the point & went outside to look at the sky!
Posted by: David Harrison | May 11, 2007 9:05 AM
Mayhem 3-The best I can get is 29; I always lose one lemming in the water before the one in front of him can get the bridge built (I always have 2 walking over top of the one way wall, not 1)
Posted by: Tony | May 16, 2007 4:43 PM
Mayhem 4. I just passed. Here is how:
Posted by: Luis | May 17, 2007 11:45 AM
Mayhem 3. It's easy:
Posted by: Luis | May 17, 2007 4:54 PM
YAY!
I finished it!
All levels on all difficulties complete.
Posted by: AhumbleKnight | May 24, 2007 5:08 AM
wow!! the lemmings are back!!!! great!!
i have only one little problem playing Taxing level 6..
i ve gathered all the lemmings together in with a blocker so you see only one lemming ( very compressed i would say) but when i blow the blocker and the lemmings start to walk, all lemmings fall "out of the game" but i haven't any idea why.... is this a bug???
Posted by: marc V | June 7, 2007 3:45 PM
how do u get past level one in taxing i suck at this!!!
Posted by: Anonymous | June 17, 2007 6:21 PM
Looking for hints on Taxing Level 3 "Heaven Can Wait...we hope!"
Please...no sponlers, just thoughts. I appreciate it!
Oh--and taxing level 1...go underneath all of those stairs and pillars by digging, then bashing, then building. You'll make it with about 20 seconds to spare!
Thank you, Laura
Posted by: Laura Tardif | June 20, 2007 4:51 PM
ok, so I am having a really hard time figuring out how to pass level 19 tricky for super nintendo!!! It is driving me crazy!!! I have the code to pass the level but I want to know how to do it so I can actually say I DID IT!!! Please help!!!
Posted by: jessica | July 2, 2007 9:39 PM
Nice, but I already have the Full Version of Lemmings (On Several CDs and 3 computers =P)
Posted by: Aera | July 18, 2007 3:43 AM
level 1 taxing (if at first you don't succeed...)
Use the basher to dig across the surface of the ground under the posts, while putting a blocker behind you to stop the rest. just before you finish building a bridge over the void, blow the blocker up. then build a bridge over the steps.
Tricky as all hell.
CURSE THIS ADDICTING GAME!
Posted by: rael | November 1, 2007 11:41 PM
also, on taxing one, to stop the basher going to far along the ground as a basher, build a small bridge and use bash again when he's out of the hole to save time
Posted by: rael | November 1, 2007 11:46 PM
Ahhh, I both love and hate this game! It's great though! I get the weird feeling that the Exit on the lava levels is Alf's true form, horned and flaming, greedily gobbling up Lemmings! Which is, of course, both funny and a little unnerving ^_^;
Posted by: Jihiro
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November 23, 2007 8:59 PM
I have tried everything suggested to get past Compression Method 1 (taxing 6), but the lemmings still just disappear into the ground when they touch the pink coloured bit at the bottom, whether they're compressed or not, it makes no difference. help me!
Posted by: Zoe | January 15, 2008 1:04 PM
As Rachie Roo pointed out, there's a website that has all the solutions:
http://lemmings-solution.vaarties.nl/
But it looks like there are 30 levels in each of the four categories. Does anyone know how to access those extra 20 levels?
[Edit: The Web version is an unauthorized remake of Lemmings, and the walkthrough you found is for the originally published, commercially available game(s). -Jay]
Posted by: steppe22
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February 1, 2008 2:10 PM
HELP!! I cant get through Mayhem Level 9!! I cant even get it using any walkthroughs I have found on the internet. I can get as far as building up to the platform but with all of them bunching up, I never can seem to select a guy going in the right direction to build then I run out of builders before they get up to the top. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thsnks
Posted by: missyjane70
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March 11, 2008 10:57 AM
I can't get past level 3 fun! how do i get my lemmings to stop doing there duty and go to home?!?!?
Posted by: Juli | March 26, 2008 3:50 PM
What's the key to not running out of time in Taxing level 7?
Posted by: Anonymous | April 20, 2008 9:54 PM