World Games: Athens Guide: Controls for every device
About
OverviewWorld Games: Athens is a track and field competition game set in an iconic Greek stadium, where up to 24 players race and compete across more than ten events in a single session. Your goal is to earn points in each event, climb the round standings, and take home a medal for your country. This guide covers controls, how scoring works, leveling up, and the badges you can earn along the way.
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Controls for every device
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Almost everything in this game comes down to how fast and consistently you can alternate your sprint inputs.
| PC | alternate Q and E as quickly and evenly as you can |
| Mobile | tap anywhere on the screen, alternating left and right |
| Controller | alternate LB and RB in rapid succession |
How a round works
Step
A round is a set of events played back to back against up to 24 other players. Finishing higher in any single event earns you more points for that event, and those points are added together when the round ends.
- Join an event take part in any of the ten-plus track and field events on offer
- Earn placement points the higher you finish in an event, the more points you collect
- Stack your total your points from every event in the round are combined at the end
- Land on the podium first place overall earns Gold, second earns Silver, third earns Bronze
Badges worth chasing
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Every badge below is unlocked by doing something specific in the game. The ones tied to round results require you to compete against the full lobby.
| Badge | How to unlock |
|---|---|
| Athlete | Compete in any event |
| Bronze Medalist | Finish a round with the third-highest points |
| Silver Medalist | Finish a round with the second-highest points |
| Gold Medalist | Finish a round with the highest points |
| Best of the Best | Finish first in every event during a single round |
| Seasoned Athlete | Complete 100 events total |
| Tier One | Reach level 10 |
| Tier Two | Reach level 20 |
| Tier Three | Reach level 30 |
| Tier Four | Reach level 40 |
| Tier Five | Reach level 50 |
| Tier Six | Reach level 60 |
Voice chat and safe play
WarnThe game has voice chat enabled, meaning other players can hear you during a session.
Glossary
Glossary- Sprint
- The alternating input action that moves your character faster and is central to most events.
- Event
- A single track or field competition within a round.
- Round
- A full session of multiple events after which total points are tallied and medals are awarded.
- Points
- The score you earn based on your finishing position in each event; they accumulate across the whole round.
- Tier
- A badge milestone reached every ten levels, from Tier One at level 10 up to Tier Six at level 60.
- Podium
- The top three spots in a round's final standings, each corresponding to a Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal.
Common questions
FAQCan I play without spending Robux?
Competing in events, earning points, winning medals, and leveling up are all free. You can unlock every badge in the game without spending anything.
Does it matter which device I use?
The sprint controls are different on each device. PC uses Q and E, mobile uses taps anywhere on screen, and controller uses LB and RB.
How do I start collecting badges?
Just enter any event and you will earn the Athlete badge. From there, medals come from round results and other badges unlock as you hit level milestones or complete 100 events total.
How many players am I competing against?
A single room holds up to 24 players, all competing in real time.
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