The Roots & Talks playroom

Tea Tray Dash

Run down a Turkish tea street with a Roots & Talks friend. Jump over the simit, catch the tea glasses and grab the blue nazar bead.

  • Free to play
  • No download
  • No sign-up
  • Works on phones
The tea street

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Ready?

Can you keep the tea coming?

Jump over the simit, catch the tea glasses and grab the blue nazar. Tap, click or press Space to jump.

Your runner
Level

Tap, click, or press Space or the Up arrow to jump. Jump again in mid-air for a double jump. Press P to pause.

Beat your best? Challenge a friend.

Finish a run to share your score.

A tiny taste of Turkish tea time

One more glass?

In many Turkish homes, tea (çay) arrives in small, slim-waisted glasses with no handle, on a little saucer, with sugar cubes on the side. It is how you welcome a guest, start a long chat or end a meal.

Tea Tray Dash turns that everyday moment into a quick game. Run down the street, jump over the simit (a ring of bread covered in sesame seeds that is sold on many Turkish streets) and catch every glass you can.

Quick questions

Tea Tray Dash FAQ

Is Tea Tray Dash free to play?

Yes. It is a free game that runs right in your browser. There is nothing to download and no account to make.

Can I play on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Tap the game to jump and tap again in mid-air for a double jump. It also works with a mouse or a keyboard.

How does the keyboard work?

Click the game area or tab to it, then press Space or the Up arrow to jump and P to pause. Links, buttons and the rest of the page keep working as usual.

What does the blue nazar do?

A nazar is a blue glass bead that many Turkish families keep as a protective charm. In the game it shields you from one bump with a simit. If you catch a second nazar while you are shielded, you get bonus points.

Who can I run as?

You can pick Pingucan the penguin, Dino the dinosaur or Ahmet, three of the Roots & Talks friends. Choose before each run.

What are the three levels?

Tea Time is the relaxed level, Classic is the usual run, and Spicy Simit has faster, busier streets. Your best score is kept separately for each level on this device.

What is the goal for each run?

Before each run you get one small goal, such as catching tea glasses or jumping over simit. Reach it during the run for 30 bonus points.

Does the game save anything about me?

Only your best score for each level, in your own browser. The game does not ask for a name or an email and does not send your score anywhere.

How do I share my score?

After a run, tap Challenge a friend to share or copy a link, or tap Save score card to download a picture of your score.