The premise of Crossy Road is incredibly straightforward. You control a chicken (or any of the unlockable characters) and must guide them across a busy road, river, and railway track. Using simple taps on the screen (or keyboard arrows if you're playing on a computer), you move your character forward, left, or right. The goal is to get as far as possible without being squashed by oncoming traffic, drowning in the river, or being snatched by an eagle.