Escape Running Head Guide: How to handle different face types
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OverviewEscape Running Head is a horror obstacle game where you run through mazes, ice fields, a dark dungeon, a lava stage, and more to escape a giant chasing face named Felipe — across 12 stages plus a boss fight. This guide covers every stage, how to handle each type of enemy face, and what to do when you get stuck.
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How to handle different face types
Table
Stage 1 alone contains 15 faces, and later stages add blowing, jumping, flying, frozen, and giant varieties. Knowing which approach fits each type saves you from repeating the same mistake.
| Small face | jump over its head or draw it toward you and cut past the other side |
| Giant face | never jump it; pull it to one side, wait for distance, then slip through |
| Combined or limbed face | lure it sideways and pass the opposite side without jumping |
| Blowing Head | wait until it stops blowing before you advance |
Stage-by-stage tips for stages 1 through 8
Step
Stages 1 through 8 move from a simple concrete maze through dark corridors, rotating floors, side-scrolling, and a full snow-and-ice level.
- Stage 1 hug the wall past the three-face hallway, stay near the wall around the giant face and the cylinder, and jump the hole on the staircase rather than walking into it
- Stage 8 pass Blowing Heads only when the wind stops, hold jump on the conveyor section, hop off breaking ice immediately, and on the final slide follow the red-line path or hold jump and steer carefully
Stage-by-stage tips for stages 9 through 12
Step
Stages 9 through 12 swap standard running for lava platforms, rotating cylinders, a bicycle, and a laser-equipped airship.
- Stage 9 wait for a moving lava platform to finish rising before jumping to it, and use the left cannon when you reach the three-cannon section
- Stage 10 hold a safe position and wait for the enemy-free face of a rotating cylinder to come around before moving onto it
- Stage 11 straighten the bike toward the center before hitting an acceleration block, and wait behind a moving platform until the next one is close before riding forward
- Stage 12 hold the spacebar to fire the laser continuously, and keep the airship near the middle of the screen to avoid hitting the top or bottom edges
Boss fight basics
Tips
After clearing all stages, touch the glowing entrance to warp into the boss arena. A bazooka is ready for you from the moment you arrive. The boss fight area also has a shop where coins can be spent on accessories, but keep that closed while the fight is active.
- Touch the glowing entrance to enter the boss arena
- Aim the bazooka's cursor directly at the boss and fire continuously
- Keep moving in a circle rather than standing still in front of the boss
- Check both the boss's position and your own movement direction alternately so you do not back into a wall
- In multiplayer, spread out so a single boss attack cannot wipe everyone at once
- Save the accessory shop for after the fight, not during it
What to check when you keep dying in the same spot
Warn
Repeating the same path rarely produces a different result. If the game feels laggy and faces seem to teleport, lower Roblox's graphics one step at a time or rejoin a less crowded server.
Free-to-play reach and paid items
SummaryAll 12 stages and the boss fight are open to every player at no cost, and multiplayer is also free. The shop sells movement aids such as a double jump, grapple gun, jetpack, skateboard, and stage-skip tickets. None of these are needed to reach the end. If you do spend Robux, confirm with a parent whether the item is permanent or a one-time use.
- All 12 stages free
- Boss fight free
- Multiplayer free
- Movement aids in the shop paid, optional
- Stage-skip tickets paid, not needed for normal play
- Permanent vs. one-time items check with a parent before buying
Glossary
Glossary- Felipe
- The name of the giant chasing face that players must escape throughout the game.
- Checkpoint
- A red platform that updates your respawn point when you walk into its center.
- Blowing Head
- A face enemy that pushes players back with wind; you must wait for it to stop before passing.
- Bazooka
- The weapon you start with in the boss arena, fired by aiming at the boss and pressing the attack button.
- Obby
- Short for obstacle course — a Roblox game genre built around jumping and dodging challenges.
Common questions
FAQCan I play through all 12 stages alone?
Yes, every stage is accessible solo.
Is this game scary for younger players?
The game features a giant face that suddenly charges at you and a dark maze stage where faces are lit up close, so it can be startling. Turning the volume down and playing with a friend can reduce the intensity.
Do I need paid items to finish the later stages?
No — all 12 stages can be completed using only the basic move and jump controls along with each stage's built-in mechanics. Paid items like the jetpack and double jump make movement easier but are not required for any stage.
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