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Fireboy and Watergirl
Fireboy and Watergirl
Play on coolmathgames.com ↗Local co-op on one keyboard; opens the Forest Temple edition. Opens on coolmathgames.com in a new tab. Check the setup notes below before starting.
About Fireboy and Watergirl
Guide two elemental partners through the Forest Temple. Share a keyboard, work the switches and keep each character away from the wrong pool.
Lead both characters through switches, platforms and elemental pools to their exits. Fireboy must avoid water, Watergirl must avoid fire, and green liquid is dangerous to both.
About the game
This listing selects Fireboy and Watergirl in the Forest Temple on Coolmath Games. It is a cooperative puzzle platformer, with two characters controlled on one keyboard. It is distinct from the Light, Ice and Crystal Temple sequels.
How to play
Open the Forest Temple page on Coolmath Games. For two people on a computer, share a keyboard and agree which character each person controls; this is local cooperation rather than online matchmaking.
| A / D / W | Watergirl: move left / right / jump |
|---|---|
| Left / Right / Up | Fireboy: move left / right / jump |
Agree on the next safe waiting place
Before moving, point out a safe platform for each character. Treat the next switch as a shared task: decide who will stand still and who will cross. This simple plan makes it easier to tell whether a failed attempt came from timing or from misunderstanding the route.
When playing alone, stop one character on stable ground before switching attention. When playing with a friend, use short calls such as hold, cross and ready. Practice the route slowly once before trying to collect everything in a single fluid run.
Turn a failed crossing into a clearer plan
| Failure | A useful adjustment |
|---|---|
| A partner moved before you were across | Agree on a completion signal before releasing the switch. |
| You confused the controls | Rehearse each character's jump on safe ground. |
| You watched only the moving character | Check where the waiting partner is standing before the next action. |
Questions about Fireboy and Watergirl
Do I need two computers?
No. The Forest Temple edition supports two characters on one keyboard, and one person can also control both.
Which sequel is this?
This entry launches the Forest Temple edition, with its own levels and elemental puzzles.
Sources: coolmathgames.com. Last checked .
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