Start a round
Open the Mega Dinghy game. Choose Navy Patrol or Mega Dinghy in the control panel, then select Small, Medium or Mega. Press Start to begin. The panel shows your score and the seconds remaining.
You can play directly on the page without downloading an app. The game is separate from the site's fictional seat picker; choosing a seat on the homepage is not required to play.
Keyboard controls
Use the arrow keys to move up, down, left and right. You can also use the lower-case WASD keys: W for up, A for left, S for down and D for right. Keep your attention on the play area and make small movements as hazards appear.
The movement keys are handled by the game page, so arrow keys can control the player instead of scrolling while you are there. When you have finished a round, use the navigation links to return to another page.
Phone and tablet controls
Use the directional buttons below the game controls, or touch and drag within the game area. If the controls feel cramped, try the Full screen button and turn your device to the orientation that gives you the most room.
The game responds to changes in the available screen area. You do not need a keyboard to use the directional controls. On a computer, Escape exits full screen.
What is the difference between the modes?
Navy Patrol puts you in the patrol role, intercepting incoming cartoon boats. Mega Dinghy puts you in the dinghy role, avoiding cartoon hazards. The size selector gives you three vessel options, so you can compare how a round feels with Small, Medium and Mega selected.
Both modes belong to the same deliberately fictional arcade setting. Scores are game points, not measures of real-world skill or maritime knowledge.
Reset and try again
Use Reset to return to the starting state, then choose your options and press Start for another round. Try both modes before settling on a favourite. The score and timer in the panel make it easy to compare successive attempts.
What else is on Megadinghy?
The homepage contains the fictional seat-reservation parody. The FAQ explains the joke, and the mega dinghy explainer describes the term behind the name.
This game is entertainment. It provides no real transport, navigation training, immigration advice or prize entitlement.