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Guides, tips and explainers behind the bumshi games: the news stories they come from and how to play them well. RSS feed
17 October 2026 · 3 min readRocket Roadster guide: perfect launch, x5 rings and a soft landingHow to play Rocket Roadster well: hitting the ramp at the right speed, the perfect launch and flip, flying on ten thrusters, ring chains, dodging dragon fire, saving air and landing on the pad.
16 October 2026 · 2 min readSIR: Door to Door guide: how to be a good BLO in ten minutesHow to play SIR: Door to Door well: what to ask, how facts and findings work, the traps that cost the most points, and the real SIR rules behind every decision.
13 October 2026 · 4 min readSwing State guide: how to win CalderHow to play Swing State well: what each unit does, where to send it, how the fog of war and polls work, money and volunteers, the news cards, and a plan for both parties.
13 October 2026 · 4 min readGigawatt guide: power, heat and three stars on every shiftHow to play Gigawatt well: how power networks and trips work, keeping the neighbourhood lit, cooling racks before they burn, batteries, solar and gas, and a plan for every shift.
13 October 2026 · 4 min readGhost Gig guide: timing, streaks and an S on every songHow to play Ghost Gig well: the controls on phone and keyboard, how timing and calibration work, how scoring and the spirit bar work, and tips for every room of the haunted mansion.
13 October 2026 · 4 min readGali Glow guide: every favour, oil and a 100% nightHow to play Gali Glow well: lighting your way into the dark areas, where the oil comes from, every neighbour's favour, the six rangoli pieces, the cat, and when to hang the akash kandil.
13 October 2026 · 3 min readAQI 999 guide: clear Delhi's air on every day of the seasonHow to play AQI 999 well: flying the drone, sucking smog and emptying the tank, putting out stubble fires, using the wind currents, the targets for each day and the best upgrades to buy.
11 October 2026 · 3 min readWhat is a news game? How bumshi turns headlines into gamesNews games are short games built around a real story. Here is what they are, where the idea came from and how bumshi makes one while the story is still hot.
11 October 2026 · 4 min readThe Strait of Hormuz, explained: why it matters for oilWhere the Strait of Hormuz is, how much oil and gas passes through it, what happened to shipping in 2026 and why a narrow channel can move fuel prices worldwide.
11 October 2026 · 5 min readMonza GP guide: a faster lap, qualifying, tyres and DRSHow to drive a faster lap at Monza in the free browser racing game Monza GP: corner by corner, plus knockout qualifying, tyres, ERS, DRS and the braking assist.
11 October 2026 · 5 min readHormuz Standoff guide: controls, escalation and 3 starsHow to play Hormuz Standoff well: the controls, how the escalation meter works, the warning ladder, scoring, and tips for 3 stars on every side.
11 October 2026 · 5 min readHow to win Dish Pending as Eon Husk or the governmentA strategy guide for Dish Pending: the win and lose conditions for both sides, how the meter sweet spots work, and the moves that win early for a bigger score.