So, you want to dive headfirst into the whacky chaos that is Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockdown and come out with a crown on your adorable jellybean head? Well, according to D-Pad Gamer—who proudly declares himself a huge casual—you don’t need to be the best, just the least worst. That ethos, believe it or not, might be the most important thing you learn here.

First Things First: Embrace the Chaos

The moment you load into your first game, you’re thrown into a randomized smorgasbord of minigames. While there are currently 24 of them, every session starts with a race-type challenge—an obstacle-filled dash to the finish line where speed and a tiny bit of grace (and a lot of luck) are key. Expect physics to become your worst enemy, as your character controls like a balloon animal with the grace of a toddler. You can run, jump, and even dive, but staying upright? That’s a luxury.

You’ll also be jostling for space with up to 59 other players, and unless you’re incredibly lucky or skilled, you’re more likely to get caught in the crowd than lead it. But that’s fine. There’s a quiet genius in letting the chaos work for you. In Door Dash, for example, there’s no shame in letting others smash their faces into fake doors while you cruise through the real ones in their wake. Sometimes finishing in the middle is more than enough.

Strategy Through Chaos: Let the Crowd Work for You

Games like Tip Toe are perfect examples of risk management in the world of Fall Guys. You can either be the trailblazing hero who tests every tile, or the prudent follower who only steps when the path is known. Staying with the group until the final dash is a completely valid strategy—just don’t let the more nervous players push you off the edge.

One of the most important lessons in Fall Guys is this: if you fall down, get back up. Comebacks are not only possible—they’re frequent. Spectating others, whether you’ve been eliminated or you’re just in between rounds, can be a rollercoaster of emotions. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and sometimes, you’ll witness inexplicable disasters that make your own flubs feel pretty tame.

Grabbing, Griefing, and Golden Eggs

Ah, the infamous grab mechanic. On PC, it’s Shift; on PS4, it’s R2. It’s how you grab crowns, sure—but also how you harass other players. You can yank people backward, drag them into chaos, or make last-second grabs for objectives. Use it wisely—or don’t. Just don’t be surprised when karma makes a visit.

Grabbing is crucial in team-based games like Egg Scramble. Here, you need to end the round with more eggs in your team’s nest than at least one other team. It’s pandemonium: some players protect their stash, others raid enemy nests, and then there’s the opportunist—the egg middleman—who scoops up whatever drops to the floor. The five-point golden eggs? Guard them with your life. Or, in the creator’s case, become overly attached to one and still manage to win through sheer dumb luck.

The Team Games: Cooperation is a Lie

Team Tail Tag feels like it should be a team game, but don’t expect much collaboration. Everyone’s out for themselves, hoarding tails and hoping nobody sneaks up behind them. Same vibe with Hoarders, where teams push giant balls into their zones. Or Rock ‘n’ Roll, where coordination is key—for about 30 seconds—before it descends into chaos.

Then there’s Fall Ball, Fall Guys’ take on Rocket League—minus the cars, precision, and often, fun. You’ll see team sabotage, accidental own-goals, and plenty of “what just happened” moments. That’s part of the charm… sort of. Still, if you want to boost your odds, get good at guarding your goal and contesting the respawn drops. Or, maybe just pray for decent teammates.

Victory Awaits: The Final Rounds

If you’ve survived the opening chaos and the mid-round mayhem, you’ll find yourself in one of four finals: Fall Mountain, Hex-A-Gone, Royal Fumble, or the newer Jump Showdown.

Fall Mountain is a straight sprint to the crown. Dodge obstacles, time your jumps, and pray the crown isn’t too high when you leap. It’s probably the most iconic final and the most frequently seen in videos.

Hex-A-Gone, on the other hand, is where strategy really shines. The floor disappears beneath your feet as you move, revealing layer after layer. You can play it slow and deliberate, carefully hopping to extend your time on each platform, or aggressively drop layers to cut off competitors. Skill, tactics, and sheer chaos all blend into one glorious showdown. It’s also the one final where true talent often wins—though that hasn’t stopped our narrator from celebrating his first victory there like a true underdog.

Wrapping Up: It’s About Fun, Not Perfection

In the end, what makes Fall Guys such a joy isn’t just the minigames or the music or the cosmetics. It’s that anyone—literally anyone—can win. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a bumbling newbie, there’s room to shine (or stumble) in this world. The physics may be janky, the teams unreliable, and the grabs infuriating, but the laughs and unexpected victories make up for it all.

So jump in, embrace the mess, and remember: you don’t have to be the best. Just don’t be the worst.

Thanks for reading, and massive kudos to D-Pad Gamer’s channel members for supporting the chaos. If you liked this guide, consider checking out more from Minus World—you just might find your new favorite group of casual champions.