
I am very pleased to be able to (finally!) share with you something that Rob Allen has been working on for some time now. A while ago we asked him to come up with a banner game for us, something reminiscent of his amazing Hapland series, with which visitors of the site could interact and have fun with while here. We thought of a goal-oriented game that involved lighting all of the letters of the Casual Gameplay logo, and he took the proverbial ball and ran with it. The result is what you see now at the top of this page (as well as a smaller version for the archive pages), and we're all very excited about it.
It was designed to be played a little at a time, rather than consumed all in one sitting. It will save your progress along the way, so there should be no hurry to finish. Included are a few tricks and twists that Rob is so very good at. Take your time with it, and we hope you enjoy it. ^_^
You can visit his site at foon.co.uk.
And thank you, Rob! \o/
Note: Please limit peeking at spoilers and the walkthrough only as a last resort. The game is not all that difficult and is so much more rewarding to do on one's own. And if do you like the game, please help us spread the word about it, and Digg it, too. =)
If you're having trouble finding the game: The game IS the banner at the top of this page. If you still don't see the banner game, make sure you have the correct stylesheet.
Banner game by Rob Allen walkthrough now available!
Comments (may contain spoilers)
kool i think its awesome
right click it and press jaytex has you and tada
Looks like you can play an alternate crab game after completing the game...
cool game!!!!1
i can only find 3 stars can anybody help please !!!!!
help!!!!! i've lit all the letters apart from the l in play theres no rocket ship an i've re-loaded the age severl times!!!!!! help!!!!
I found a weird glitch.

There's a little issue I'm having with the game now – when I click on the banner, it brings me to this page, so I am no longer able to play it. Safari 3 in Leopard.
i still can't find the star in the jaytrix....:( help? thnx
I can only play the game when my computer is in safe mode, but when I play on normal mode, I cant see the banner! My Flash is updated to 9, but I still cant see it! Help! I want to play it on normal mode!
Imok20 - The banner on the front page was replaced by an image that links to this page. We removed it from the front page due to a memory leak issue with it, and we need someplace for the game for when we change the stylesheet, which should be coming up soon.
Vic - you need to change your perspective with the jaytrix a bit. If you view the puzzle as if it were

then that should make it easier for you.
Mimia - it sounds like you have a conflict with one of the extensions you have running. If you have an ad blocker, try disabling that. Safe mode disables most extensions, which is why you are seeing success with running in safe mode.
Jay,
This site used to be hosted on the server of the Rochester Institute of Technology. I was wondering what your opinion of the school in regards to environmental research. Thanks
my mouse only has one button - no right click - so how can I enter the jaytrix? I have all the letters but the s, the third a, and the last l. Thanks!
if you have a one button mouse, that probably means you're using a Mac (I use one, too). You can still get the right-click context menu to come up by [CTRL]-clicking instead.
That works in any application, by the way. :)
phew.. finshed it in 3 days.. finally !!!
Here's a tip for the rocket mini game:

hi!
Im from Argentina. I love this game and The Hapland series too.
You´re a geniusssssssssssssssss
GRRRRRR, i cant get the jaytrix, last letter i need. i dont get the concept of walls and a maze i just dont get it!!!
I am looking at the walkthrough right now and I still can't get the wizard to pop out of the bushes. Am I not rolling my mouse over the reeds well enough? I am truly stuck.
I Know a glitch for the rocket ship game.

This is my first time commenting, just wanted say; I really enjoy your games. I found on Stumble upon. Thanks for sharing.
Mean G
oh yeah, oh yeah oh yeah, oh yeah!
i just completed it after:





God, I hate my computer and dial-up.
It didn't take an immense time to load, but I only need the l in Gameplay...
...and the damn thing is going jittery on me, freezing slightly and killing the response to my mouse.
...-_-; Damn it.
I wish there was another way.
can someone help me. i need to find the stars and i dont understand the way the maze is biuld. and how the heck can i get the c in casual.
hi jay. i have problem with the maze. jaytrix . how do i move in it or how is it build. i dont get it. and then i dont get how to get the letter G. thanks. i came threw all the hapland games they where great. whats the next game your going to make
I wish there was a way to disable the 'forget your progress' option. I seem to click the right mouse button when I get clicking fast! :)
Just finished it, thanks to the walkthrough. Otherwise I would have pulled most of my hair out. Thanks so much for doing this game. It sure is addictive! Brilliant idea for making it a banner.
I think i had the Star and then i acidentally clicked something and it went away!!! man!!! I have been playing forever!!!
Hi, I have a problem with the magic wand.

Christine - try moving the mouse over the reeds by the pond.
i cant get the wizard out!!!!!!!
i found that if you put the wand on the left lantern a target game happens
very very funny
good game
Hey. . . In the Jaytrix, i can't find the star. Can anyone help?
YYYYYYehaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
Two months....
I finish!!
So very very nice grat fantastic game!!
There's an easier way to do part of it.

Okay. . . Got the Jaytrix, but now I can't get the rocketship to show up!!! I've done every letter but the l in gameplay! What do I do?
Not for the love of life can i get that darned wizard to appear. What am i doing wrong? I followed the instructions. PLEASE HELP!!!!
PLEASE! If you can, tell me how to get the wizard out. What am I doing wrong?!! HELP!
Okay, I have every letter except the second "l" I see no rocket ship, and I've refreshed several times now...
I can't find the star on the jaytrix!!! i'v tryid and tried but nothings working!!! please HELP!!! AND BE VERY SPICIFIC.
I having trouble..

when i left click it doesnt say "the jaytrix has you" it jus says "do a jig" is that suposed to happen?
Ok, for the Wizard:

The "Jaytrix" and "do a jig" are exactly the same things. The message changes depending on what OS you're using.
As for the jaytrix/do a jig puzzle:

It won't let me light up the "l" in Casual... well the light vanishes after a second, help!
To Bjorn, thanks! I solved it.. I only need the Rocket Ship now :))
I can't get the 'l' in "Casual" to light up. When I click it, the flame in it will start up, but then die out. Am I doing something wrong?

ok... jay I don't want to sound stupid but how am I supposed to do the jaytrix??? it is killing me!!! I have been at it forever and I don't get what you mean by "look at it like a maze and it will come easier" like I've tried that and i didn't get very far... please help!!!
ok well while i was trying to figure out the jaytrix I still hevn't beat I found a glitch!!! when in the jaytrix click on the guy and he wil go to the other side of the lake where you can't see him. then roll the mouse over the middle row of circles and the wirzard will come out upsidedown with his wand. click on him to get the wand. click over in the upper right corner to find the guy (the pointer may or maynot come up) he will come over to the other side of the lake. use the wand on him and the game will pop up and the guy will disappear. then after his air runs out it will take you back to a upsidedown screen!!! cool!!! i was just bored so i left this glitch!!!
Brilliant game as always... looking forward for the following Hapland! Keep up the good work with the puzzles mate :) Well done!!!
how do you start over? i screwed up
o_O screwed up?
I don't think that's possible.
Regardless, to erase your progress and start over: right-click -> Forget my progress.
dear kassandra
in the ship minigame at the "zigzag up and down" part

wow cool game. I've just fisished (thanks for walkthrough and thanks for tips)
i've just noticed they're eyes hidden in between the trees on the left. Just wondering if we could do anything with it...
@Kassandra,
I felt your pain. That spaceship mini game kicked my butt for the longest time, but I finally got it and if you havent yet then don't give up.
@Jay,
This site is awesome. I'm an avid escape/strategy game player and this is the first site that I've actually registered to make comments. If that's not testiment enough to how great it is then I don't know what is. See you on future boards. :)
Structure
im sorry but the jaytrix maze is tottaly weird...i dont know what to do but click the little circles like crazy.
i only need this one to finish and its realy boring especially because of "the different perspective of the maze" that i dont have... i only see 9 circles a few big and the rest small and not all of the small can be clicked ¬¬ since september i've been trying to figure it out but i cant so if someone dont mind to explain it to me like I was an 8-years-old boy i would REALLY appreciate.
anyway.. nice banner
hmm for the rocks, Ive found you dont have to break all of them, just the 1st one, then click the trees 2 times and the second rocks that falls out will be the big rock.
The

The

i cant find the star in the jaytrix. i tried everything and i still cant find it.
help
Ive done every letter apart from 'e' because my work machine does not have sound. Great game and even better banner :D
That was neat... somehow I got

Finished the game and the point of colouring the lilypads is.. just for fun?
How do you light the L? I light my torch, but I can't get the guy to go over to the L and light it. WHen I click on the L, it won't light. None of the other letters will light either.
how in the world do you do the jaytrix? my head is going to explode if i dont get this. someone explain like im a 5 year old please please
hey.. please someone explain the jatrix to me:( im so crazy over that minigame:(
am i just so dumb that i couldnt get that puzzle?? i already have all letters except that s in the jatrix:( OMG im so deppressed:) someone help:(!!!!!!
YEHEY!!!!!!!:) i actually finished the game:) im so happy:) the jatrix is so easy if you understand:)
I have light up m,p,y but i can't proceed further.Can anyone give me a hint(not the solution,if possible)?
i cant get into the game!!
I cnt't find the star in jaytrix.HELP!
The right clicking doesn't work in Opera. It works for other flash games, just not for this one.
how do you get the "l" lit up?
'The Jaytrix'
For those still having trouble solving 'The Jaytrix':

Think of yourself as standing in the center spot. You can only move North, South, East or West (top-middle, bottom-middle, right-middle or left-middle positions) and _only_ if there's no large circle there. You can only see the eight positions immediately surrounding the center. When you click on a small circle in the North, South, East or West position, you 'move' to that position, and that spot becomes the new center position. In other words, from your center position, when you move, the walls (large circles) seem to move around you -- but instead you're actually moving through the maze, and your 3x3 view is changing each time you move.
Keep exploring the maze until you find the star and get it into the center position.
I hope that helps.
how come the wizard isnt showing up????
If you are having trouble with the


Solved it!!
I had to consult the walkthrough though for the letters s, G, e & l.
The game is really easy :D:D:D:D

Maybe he's bashful?
Hint:

could someone please tell me --- HOW DO I GET TO THE GAME?
[Edit: It's called a "banner" game because the game IS the banner at the top of this page. If you're not seeing it, perhaps you changed the default stylesheet? The banner at the top should look something like the image shown at the top of the review, above. If it does not, then please read the paragraph above titled: If you're having trouble finding the game. -Jay]
I light my torch, but the guy won't go over to the L or the other letters to light them. I click on him and he just walks back to the fire. What am I doing wrong??
thanks jay
omg how do you even play the game?
<:(
Given the fact that


For people who hate stick people:

I've been working at Banner game for a couple of weeks now. I can't get past the target game......LOL....but I will eventually....probably with in the next year.
Thanks for all these wonderful fun games.
i can't get the "l" lighted and wave my mouse over the reeds? help? it doesn't stay lighted. is that right? so far i have m, p, and y lighted.
I would love some help with the jaytrix. I've read everything here at least several times a week and I'm doing what was told, but am just clicking, it seems for nothing.
I appreciate any advice and hope I'm not ticking anyone off for not trying myself.....I am indeed trying very hard.
Thanks
I cant seem to get the rocket to appear! what do I do? Anyone just tell me!:(
Check out the walkthrough. Some things only appear once you accomplish certain tasks. I know the rocket is one of the last things to be done.
thx jay. i didnt know u had to

o yea i beat it!!!!!!!

To get the rocket to appear restart the browser, don't just refresh.
This game is not nearly as good as it clamis to be. Using firefox and the latest version of the flash player, i cant enter the jaytrix. Also it frequenly delets my progress.
im done.
[Edit: Don't confuse user error with a flaw in the game. The Jaytrix only shows up in Windows. In Mac OS it's called "do a jig". In Linux it's something different again. The message changes depending on what OS you're using, but the result is the same. -Jay]
And as far as deleting your progress, I also find that hard to believe as I can't reproduce the problem myself.
Don't expect the main page of JIG to reflect your progress, as that is just a static image of the game.
this game is kool , i remember trying to do it when it first came out and never could and gave up on it .
stumbled onto it again today and finished it with ease
nice work Rob Allen very imaginative and entertaining , and Jay what can i say , your sites just sweet lol =]
happy gaming

Dont Click ^^^
post a walk through for the banner game
[Edit: There already is a walkthrough posted. -Jay]
For lighting up the g,

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Walkthrough Guide
Hey, I beat it. Here is a clear and specific walkthrough.
Walktrough:
Wand:
After you light the "l" in "Casual," click your man to move him to the right side of the screen, then roll your mouse over both sets of reeds. A wizard will pop out from a tree. Click him while he's flying to get him to drop a magic wand.
C:
Get the wand, and use it one your man while he's on the left side of the lake. He'll be flung into the lake and a mini-game will start. The man will follow your mouse pointer, and jump when you click. Grab all the letters and avoid the crab before the meter at the bottom runs out. Success will light up the C.
a:
Use the wand on the left lantern.
The Jaytrix:
Assuming you're using an up-to-date browser and the latest copy of flash player, when you right click on the banner there should be an option called "the jaytrix has you." Click it and you'll be sucked into the Jaytrix.
s:
Enter the Jaytrix and some circles will show up. The circles represent a 3x3 section of a maze. The big circles are walls and the little circles are pathways. Click the little circles to move in the maze. When you find a star, make sure your screen is centered on it and click. You may or may not have to get the "a" in "Gameplay" first.
u:
After using the wand on both lanterns, a target will appear. Click it, then try to hit as many targets as possible. For the moving targets, I find that it's easiest to get them at the bottom of the screen. You need to hit at least 12 to win.
a:
Use the wand on the right lantern.
l:
Before getting the previous letter (refresh if you already did, you're progress is safe), move the man to the right side of the lake, near the fire. Click the fire to get a torch. Move the man to the left side of the lake and turn the right lantern on if it isn't already. When your torch burns out, the fireflies following you will move to the lantern. Press the button inside the l, then quickly turn of the lantern.
G:
I'm assuming you're on the comments page, which now has the main banner like on the main JIG page. So, you will have to navigate to most any other page of the site (tip: click one of the "Recommended" icons in the left sidebar). Then notice the banner at the top of that page (which cleverly keeps track of the letters you have). Halfway on the right side, there is a circle with a star in the center. Click the star to light up the G. It might not show up right away, but it works.
a:
In the Jaytrix, there is a switch on a tree. Flip it.
m:
Click on the hole in the tree on the very left side of the banner. Three red bugs will come out. When they are below the m, press the red button on said m.
e:
Turn the volume on for this. In the sky, there are 5 stars that are slightly bigger than the rest and light up when you rollover them. Click the stars to play notes from lowest to highest.
p:
At the top of the banner, there are some brown leaves. Click them. Go get a torch (move the guy to the fire and click the fire then come back) and click the pile of leaves below the p.
The Frog:
Drag and drop the rocks to destroy them. Click the tree above where the rocks were to make new rocks. Eventually, a big rock will fall. Drag away this rock to find the frog.
l:
After lighting the second letter a in "Gameplay," reload the banner (your progress is safe). There should be a rocket ship. Go get the frog but do NOT click on him. Zap him with the wand to turn him into a real boy. Click him now to make him go in the ship and start a mini-game. Avoid the alien eyeballs until you reach the end. A word of advice, when you come to the moving blue eyes, don't stay near the top or you'll get a nasty surprise.
a:
Get the frog and click on him to make him hop onto a lily pad. Now zap him with the wand to turn him into a human. Click the man to make him fish. If you look closely at the lake, you'll see a ripple come out of where the man is fishing, and another spot on the lake. Use your mouse to push the guy over to that spot and click him after the ripple.
y:
Get the frog and click on him to make him go on a lilly pad. Push him over to the other side of the lake and click on him until he hops onto the "a". Now click the hole in the leftmost tree to make some bugs come out. when they reach the "e" in "gameplay," click the frog. Click him again after the green bug comes out to eat it (though it's worth watching what happens if you fail first).
Posted by: golden_cow2 | August 8, 2007 3:14 PM