HomeRun

HomeRun (also known as Walk Home Drunk or HomeRun Albanifest 2004) is a hilarious and frustrating Flash arcade game where your only goal is to help an absolutely hammered man walk in a straight line. Developed by WagenSchenke.com, this cult classic lets you experience the late-night stumble of festival goers in pixelated perfection. It’s simple, silly, and surprisingly addictive — just try to beat your high score before he faceplants again.

How to play HomeRun

The Objective

Your goal is absurdly simple: help a drunk guy walk as far as he can without falling. Sounds easy, right? Think again. The character is wildly unstable, and every meter forward is a true feat of balance.

Controls

• Left Arrow or Click/ Tap Left  – Lean left
• Right Arrow or Click/ Tap Right – Lean right

You don’t move him forward — gravity and his floppy legs do that for you. Your only job is to keep his balance centered. It’s basically a digital sobriety test.

Physics & Challenge

The game uses exaggerated, physics-based movement to simulate drunken imbalance. The more you over-correct with your arrows, the more likely he’ll tip and fall. This mechanic makes HomeRun less about reaction speed and more about rhythm, control, and resisting panic.

Progress & Score

Your score is measured in meters — how far you make it before collapsing. There are no levels or checkpoints. Just one continuous, wobbly attempt after another. Most players won’t make it past 20 meters on their first dozen tries.

Platform & Compatibility

HomeRun was built in Flash, originally released around 2004 during the Albanifest in Switzerland. It runs only on desktop browsers with Flash support, and currently does not work with Ruffle emulation. The language is German, but gameplay is fully intuitive and requires no reading comprehension to enjoy.

Pro Tips

• Use light taps  — holding them will overbalance you.
• Watch the legs — your character tends to fall in the direction the foot is lagging.
• Don’t try to correct every wobble instantly — the delay in response is part of the challenge.
• Celebrate small wins. 10 meters is respectable!

FAQ

What is HomeRun?

HomeRun is a comedic Flash game where you control a drunk man trying to walk straight. It’s a test of digital balance and patience.

Who developed HomeRun?

The game was developed by WagenSchenke.com, a Swiss website themed around alcohol and nightlife.

When was it released?

It originally debuted in 2004 during the Albanifest, a popular Swiss festival.

How do you play?

Use the left and right arrow keys to keep your character balanced as he walks automatically forward. Your goal is to get as far as possible.

What’s a good score in HomeRun?

Most beginners fall within the first 5–10 meters. Anything above 20 meters is considered good, and making it past 50 meters is heroic.

Is HomeRun mobile-friendly?

Yes.

Are there any sequels or spin-offs?

There are no official sequels, but many games have drawn inspiration from HomeRun’s awkward-physics style — including titles like QWOP and Drunken Wrestlers.

Why is it called “HomeRun”?

It’s a tongue-in-cheek reference to walking home after drinking — your “run” home is anything but smooth. The further you go, the closer you are to making it to safety… maybe.