Background

Tank Trouble, developed by Subterranean Software, became one of the most beloved flash-era multiplayer games thanks to its simple but endlessly entertaining premise — tanks navigating a randomly generated maze, firing shells that bounce off walls, with local multiplayer support for up to three players sharing the same keyboard. Its combination of maze navigation with ricochet-based shooting created genuinely clever tactical opportunities, like bouncing a shell around a corner to hit an opponent who thought they were safe.

The game's enduring popularity through the years comes largely from its perfect fit for local, in-person multiplayer sessions — few browser games captured that same "gather around one keyboard" party energy as effectively.

How to Play

• Move and aim your tank using the controls shown in-game (local multiplayer supported for up to 3 players).
• Fire shells that bounce off maze walls, aiming to hit opponents directly or via ricochet.
• Navigate the randomly generated maze for cover and positioning.
• Eliminate opponents to win rounds.

Goal & Purpose

The objective is to eliminate opposing tanks using direct or ricocheted shots, navigating the maze's walls and corners tactically to set up hits your opponents won't see coming.

Why Play Tank Trouble

It's a beloved local multiplayer classic that remains perfect for group sessions. GBK Games also has Tanks.io for online tank combat with strangers.