Escape game used by US Air Force Pilots

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AIR FORCE GAME

The object is to move the red block around without getting hit by the blue blocks or touching the black walls.
Simply click on the red square to start the game and get ready to drag it away from the blue shapes.
If you can go longer than 18 seconds you are phenomenal.
I was told that the US Air Force uses this for fighter pilots. They are expected to go for at least 2 minutes. Give it a try!! Enjoy!

Click here: Escapa!

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