Aralez
Fly an aralez — the winged hound that licks the fallen back to life — between khachkar pillars rising from the valley fog. One tap to flap, one point per pillar, and the valley runs faster the farther you fly. Aralez is a free browser game: no download, no account, one tap and you are flying.
How to play
- Tap to flap; gravity pulls the rest of the time.
- Steer through the gap in each pillar pair. Every pair you pass is a point.
- Touch a pillar, the ground, or the sky line above, and the run ends. Tap to fly again.
Controls
| Touch | Tap anywhere to flap, start, and retry |
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| Keyboard | Space to flap, start, and retry |
The winged hounds of Armenian legend
The old songs say the aralezner — winged dog spirits — descend onto battlefields and lick the wounds of the fallen, and the fallen rise and fight again. The best-known telling belongs to Ara the Beautiful: when he was slain in battle against the army of Shamiram, she had his body laid out for the aralezner, hoping their tongues would bring him back.
The pillars in your way are khachkars — carved cross-stones, no two alike, a craft fine enough that UNESCO lists it as world heritage. Between the fog and the stone, keep flapping: you carry a warrior’s second chance on your wings.
FAQ
Is Aralez free to play?
Yes. Aralez runs free in your browser — no download, no account, and it works on phones, tablets, and desktops.
What is an aralez?
An aralez is a winged dog spirit from Armenian mythology; the plural is aralezner. The legends say they lick the wounds of fallen warriors and bring them back to life.
How do I score points in Aralez?
You score one point for every khachkar pair you pass. The world scrolls faster every ten points, and the gaps narrow until score 50.
What are the pillars in Aralez?
The pillars are khachkars — Armenian carved cross-stones. The real ones are memorial stelae, no two alike, and the carving craft is UNESCO-listed.
More games
Aralez is part of vishap.games — small free browser games from Armenian legends. All games