HELP & PLAY

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Playing and scoring

How does Candle Rain work?

Catch candles driven by live BTC/USDT market data. Single Round starts at 60 seconds; Three Rounds plays three arenas and adds their scores.

How do I move my character?

On desktop, use ← / → or A / D, or click and drag across the game. On mobile, drag across the game or hold the left and right buttons. Play in portrait orientation on mobile.

How are points calculated?

Green is +3 and red is −2. Big multiplies green and red points by 3; Mini multiplies them by 10. Every 4 regular gray candles earn +1, rounded down separately for each round. Each Magnet pickup adds +5.

How can I earn extra time?

Catch 10 gray candles without missing a gray for +5 seconds, up to twice per round. Missing a gray resets the streak; catching green or red does not. Magnet catches count too. Each round can last up to 70 seconds, or 210 seconds across Three Rounds.

How do Big, Mini, and Magnet work?

Each lasts 6 seconds. Big multiplies green and red points by 3, makes movement 4 times faster, and halves candle size. Mini multiplies green and red points by 10, reduces movement speed to one eighth, and doubles candle size. Magnet adds +5 on pickup and attracts green, red, and gray candles, including red penalties. Big and Mini replace each other; Magnet can work alongside either. Gray points are never multiplied.

Does pausing stop the timer?

No. A manual pause or switching to another tab does not stop the round clock. A detected live-data disconnection does freeze gameplay and its timer while the game tries to reconnect.

Are characters and arenas random?

New game setups choose a random character and arena without immediately repeating the previous selections. You can still choose both manually. Normal Three Rounds games use your selected arena first, then two random standard arenas without repeats. A competition code may assign custom arenas, a fixed round order, or a preset character.

What does Play again keep?

Play again keeps your character, mode, and competition code. Single Round also keeps the arena; normal Three Rounds chooses new arenas. Competition settings are checked again for each new game, including Play again, so a code may apply its assigned setup. Use Menu to return to game settings.

What happens if live data disconnects?

During a detected disconnection, gameplay and its timer freeze. If data returns within 15 seconds, a 3–2–1 countdown resumes play. Otherwise, retry with a new game; the unfinished run is not saved. Failed uploads of finished games can be retried.

How do I read the score breakdown?

Your end-of-game breakdown button cycles through the summary, calculations, and main result. Shared result links show per-round calculations inside the scrollable Game result box. Older results may lack detailed candle counts.

Why does the message above my score change?

It changes with your score and game mode. It is a fun message, separate from your rank and achievements.

Accounts and profiles

Do I need an account?

No. Guests can play with an unclaimed username. Create an account to reserve your name and become eligible for achievement titles and banners.

How do I create an account or log in?

Choose Play with account → Create account. Usernames use 3–16 letters, numbers, or underscores. Save the private login key shown once. To return, choose Log in and enter that key; no email or password is required.

Why do I see Too many attempts?

Account creation allows up to 5 attempts per hour from the same IP address. Several people sharing a connection can use that limit together. Wait for the hourly limit to reset before trying again.

Can someone else use my username?

Registered usernames are reserved and are not case-sensitive. Guests can share an unclaimed name. Creating a new account starts fresh progress; earlier guest games do not transfer.

What if I lose my login key?

Keep a private backup. The key is shown only at account creation, and anyone with it can access your account. Losing it may mean losing access. Never publish it as verification proof.

How do public profiles work?

Click a username in Leaderboard or Recent Games, or open /user/USERNAME on the game domain. The game opens with that player’s profile. Signed-in players can edit their bio and choose an unlocked appearance in Profile settings, then Apply.

What do Guest tags and checkmarks mean?

Guest marks an unregistered username. The gold Bitcointalk and black X checkmarks mean ownership of those external accounts was verified. Registration and external verification are separate.

How do I verify Bitcointalk or X?

Log in, open Profile settings, and choose Verify. Generate a public code, publish it as instructed, paste the proof link, and submit. The verification card scrolls when needed. You can remove the public code after verification.

Which verification links are accepted?

Bitcointalk: your public profile field or the unquoted text of your own post; use the profile link or exact post link. Quotes, other people’s posts, and signatures on a post page do not count. X: your public post containing the code. Your forum username or X @handle must match your game username; an X display name is not enough.

Ranks and achievements

How are ranks earned?

Ranks use completed games successfully saved to your profile. Single Round and Three Rounds each count as one game. New accounts count games saved after registration.

What are the seven ranks?
GamesRank
0–9Newbie
10–49Candle Catcher
50–99Candle Hunter
100–249Candle Expert
250–499Candle Master
500–999Candle Hero
1,000+Candle Legend
Who can earn achievement titles?

Registered accounts only. Automatic achievements require results saved after the account was created. Guest records do not award titles.

How does ATH Record Breaker work?

It follows the current Global all-time record in Single Round and Three Rounds, separately. One account can hold both. When a higher score replaces a record, its previous holder loses the title unless they still hold the other mode’s record. Matching the record replaces a guest result only when the matching score was saved after the challenger’s account was created. Between two account results, the earlier result stays ahead.

How is Weekly Champion ×N counted?

It counts eligible Global weekly wins in completed UTC weeks, separately for each mode. Winning both modes in the same week counts as two wins. The current week counts only after it ends. The title remains after that week; the creator can also grant or correct a weekly count.

How can I donate to Candle Rain?

Choose Donate in the footer to open the Bitcoin donation details. Copy the address and use the Bitcoin network. Donations help cover hosting and future updates. For sponsorships or community events, use Contact.

What are Genesis Legend and Golden Angel?

Genesis Legend recognizes early supporters; Golden Angel recognizes supporters selected by the creator. These titles are assigned to registered accounts by the creator. A donation does not automatically activate a title.

How do I activate or hide a banner?

Choose an unlocked appearance in Profile settings, then Apply. Choose Default to hide it. Without a saved choice, the first available achievement is shown automatically. Losing an achievement removes that appearance; your other achievements remain available.

Community and Data

What does the Data page show?

Data brings together all-time community statistics, Last week’s standouts, Around the community milestones, The record board, and weekly leaderboard history. Explore player achievements, compare records, or look up a competition’s past results.

Who appears in Last week’s standouts?

Four achievements from the previous completed UTC week: highest Single Round score, highest Three Rounds score, most candles caught, and most games finished. Candle catches and finished games combine both modes. The current week is not included.

Which records appear on The record board?

All-time highest scores and highest averages for Single Round and Three Rounds, plus most candles caught, most games finished, and most weekly wins. Highest averages require at least 10 saved games in that mode. The candle record uses the same green, red, and gray catch counts as the community’s Candles caught statistic.

How are highest averages calculated?

Add a username’s eligible saved scores in one mode and divide by its saved game count in that mode. At least 10 games in that mode are required. The displayed average is rounded to one decimal; the unrounded average determines the leader. If nobody qualifies, the page shows no eligible player.

What counts as recent activity?

New personal bests, all-time records, weekly lead changes, rank milestones, new accounts, and successful X or Bitcointalk verifications. Up to 20 recent milestones are shown per feed filter. Choose All, Records, or Milestones on Data. A run that triggers several milestones appears once, with record or rank changes taking priority. Activity is reconstructed from current saved records and can change if those records change.

Does a standout or activity mention award a title?

Data highlights celebrate players without creating additional achievement titles. Most candles caught, most games finished, and highest averages are recognition on the page. ATH Record Breaker and Weekly Champion keep their own eligibility rules; guests can appear in the statistics.

How are tied standouts decided?

For equal scores, a result saved after its player’s account was created ranks ahead of a guest result. If both have the same registration status, the earliest saved result ranks first. Creating an account later does not turn an earlier guest result into an account result. This applies to Global and Competition boards, All Time, Weekly, History, and score records on Data. Equal averages, candle totals, game counts, and weekly-win counts favor alphabetical username order. Ties do not split the displayed standout.

What do the community statistics mean?

Games finished counts completed, saved runs; a Three Rounds run counts as one game. Unique usernames counts distinct names used in those games. Registered accounts counts created accounts, and Verified accounts counts accounts verified through X or Bitcointalk.

What counts toward Candles caught?

It adds the green, red, and gray candles caught in completed games with saved candle counts, including candles collected by Magnet. Power-up items are not candles. Counts are actual catches, not points: Big and Mini do not multiply the number of catches.

How is Time played calculated?

It adds the recorded round durations from completed games and displays the total in hours. Each round contributes 60 seconds plus its earned gray-streak time bonuses. Three Rounds contributes all three rounds. It does not measure time spent browsing the website, unfinished games, or waiting for live data.

Which records contribute to candle and time totals?

Candle totals use saved green, red, and gray catch counts. Time totals use saved round details and earned time bonuses. Historical results without the required details are not estimated.

How are Verified accounts counted?

Each registered account with successful X or Bitcointalk verification counts once. An account verified through both counts as one verified account. Registered accounts also include accounts that have not been verified.

How quickly does Data update?

Community figures refresh every minute while Data is visible. Brief caching means a new result may take a little time to appear. Weekly periods run from Monday at 00:00 UTC to the following Monday at 00:00 UTC.

Results and competitions

What is saved when I finish a game?

A finished run counts only after its result is saved. It receives a Run ID. Unfinished runs and failed uploads do not count until successfully saved.

What can people see through a result link?

The saved username, score, mode, duration, competition code, save time in UTC, and Run ID. Detailed results also show per-round calculations. The timestamp is when the server saved the result, not when play began.

How do I play after opening a result link?

Choose Challenge accepted! to open game settings. You can also close the result box and press Play. Neither action starts a round until you press Play in the game menu.

Does a Run ID prove who played?

It identifies a saved result, not the player’s identity or account access. Anyone with its link can share it. Follow the organizer’s rules for verification, submissions, and private prize claims.

Can I create a competition for my community?

Yes. Agree on a code, share it with your players, and enter it before starting each game. Ordinary codes need no advance setup; saved games using the same code appear together on its Competition leaderboard. Contact the creator if you want a custom arena or assigned character.

Which competition codes are allowed?

Use 1–24 letters or numbers, with no spaces or symbols. Codes are not case-sensitive. Leave the field blank for Global only; games with a code also appear on Global leaderboards.

Why are my arena or character choices locked?

Some competition codes require an assigned arena or character. Locked choices cannot be changed. Codes with unlocked presets let you choose another setup.

How do sponsor arenas and competition schedules work?

Custom sponsor arenas are available through their assigned codes. Presets apply only while enabled and within their configured schedule. Outside that period, the code uses normal game settings; the code can still record leaderboard scores. Event eligibility and prizes follow the organizer’s rules.

Does entering a code guarantee a prize?

No. Check the organizer’s dates, required mode, eligibility, and submission instructions. A saved score or leaderboard position alone does not guarantee a prize.

Can my brand have a custom arena or competition?

Yes. Contact the creator to discuss a branded arena, a dedicated competition code, and event arrangements.

How do I submit a competition result?

Enter the organizer’s code before starting. After the score is saved, copy Share link and submit it as instructed. The code, mode, save time, and any account verification must meet that event’s rules.

How do the leaderboards work?

Each board shows the highest score per username for its mode, period, and code. Equal scores favor results saved while registered, then the earliest saved result. Single Round and Three Rounds are separate. Recent Games lists individual runs, so usernames can repeat.

When do weekly scores reset?

Monday at 00:00 UTC. Weekly shows the current week; old results remain in All Time and History. Last week’s standouts on Data celebrate the most recently completed UTC week.

How can I find past competition scores?

In Leaderboard history, choose Competition, enter the code and select Apply, then choose the week and mode. History uses saved results; prize decisions follow the organizer’s rules.

Why can Data totals differ from account progress?

Data summarizes saved historical results and usernames, including guest games. Account progress and achievements apply registration rules. A unique username is not necessarily a unique person.

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