Control A Friend Guide: The three maps and what to expect
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OverviewControl A Friend is a two-player obstacle course where you and a partner take turns controlling each other's characters through a series of stages. This guide covers how to get started, how to work through each map, and how to make the most of the game's checkpoints and extra features.
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The three maps and what to expect
StepThere are three maps to clear in order. Each one has its own obstacles and a badge waiting at the end. Clearing all three is the main goal of the game.
- Grasslands the opening map
- Snow the second map
- Forest the third map
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Checkpoints and saved progress
SummaryProgress is saved at each checkpoint as you pass through it. If you leave and come back, you start from the last checkpoint you reached rather than the very start of the map.
- Checkpoints progress saves automatically the moment you pass one
- Re-joining you resume from your last saved checkpoint, not the beginning of the map
- Rainbow Controller badge awarded for staying in the game fifteen minutes without leaving
Glossary
Glossary- Checkpoint
- A point inside a map that automatically saves your progress when you pass through it, so you restart from there instead of the beginning if you leave.
- Obby
- Short for obstacle course — a Roblox game style where players jump and move through a series of platforms and hazards to reach the end.
- Pairing
- The act of linking up with another player so the two of you can control each other's characters and play through the maps together.
- Trollster
- A badge earned by using the game's built-in trick mechanic to prank your partner.
Common questions
FAQCan I play without a friend?
No — the game requires two players and cannot be started or progressed solo.
Does my progress save if I close the game?
Yes, as long as you passed a checkpoint before leaving. When you rejoin, you start from that checkpoint rather than the very beginning of the map.
How do I get the Rainbow Controller badge?
Stay in the game for fifteen consecutive minutes without leaving.
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