Each shape has distinct strengths and weaknesses that you’ll need to master to navigate the game’s 20 levels. To succeed, you must switch between shapes strategically to overcome obstacles and complete each stage as quickly as possible.

Here are some things to know about speedruning this game:

### **Shape Switching**

Perfecting your shape-switching is the key to speedrunning TOTS. Each form - Square, Triangle, and Circle - has its own advantages, but knowing exactly *when* to switch is what separates casual players from the speedrunners. The faster you can execute these swaps, the smoother your run will be.

You can use the level selector after clicking the green flag to practice key sections and burn the best route into your muscle memory.

### **Worlds & Mechanics**

Each world introduces mechanics that add new twists to the gameplay and additional considerations for routing.

- **World 1** – A warm-up to get you familiar with the base mechanics
- **World 2** – Lava pits and saw blades mean instant death. The first boss, Professor Octagon, is also introduced
- **World 3** – Ice physics will test your control, mastering movement here is crucial
- **World 4** – A timer is introduced, forcing you to *move*. Hesitation isn’t an option. You’ll also face the games final boss, King Hexagon.

### **Professor Octagon**

Professor Octagon has three deadly attacks:

1. **Dash Attack** – A quick charge that punishes hesitation.
2. **STOP Attack** – The moment you see his STOP sign face, freeze. Any movement triggers an aggressive chase.
3. **Laser Attack** – A precise, dangerous beam. Dodge carefully.

🛠 **Speedrunner’s Strategy:** The key here is discipline. Spamming shots while dodging is crucial, but the STOP attack is what separates good runs from great ones. Stay perfectly still when he signals, then unleash your attacks at the right moment.

### **King Hexagon – A Deadly Puzzle to Solve Fast**

King Hexagon doesn't move, but his attacks still force you to react:

1. **Laser Attack** – A fairly predictable laser
2. **Hexagon Attack** – Mini hexagons swarm you. Keep moving, or they’ll box you in.
3. **Wall Attack** – A massive crushing wall appears after a red warning box. Be on the safe side before it drops.

🛠 **Speedrunner’s Strategy:** His attack cycle is your opportunity. Dodge, position yourself correctly, and fire away. If executed properly, you can melt his health bar before he even has a chance to reset the pattern.

I hope this get's you interested in Tale of the Three Shapes speedrunning!

The Tales of the Three Shapes is a puzzle-platformer Scratch game where you play as three unique characters - Square, Triangle, and Circle.

Scratch Speedrunning: The Tales of the Three Shapes

Hey everyone!
I'm excited to announce that submissions are now open for NissanTV Speedrun Marathon #2! This is a four-day speedrunning event happening from June 19–22 (technically extending to June 23 due to time zones). The goal is to bring the community together to showcase amazing speedruns, races, and unique runs of all kinds!

## **How to Submit & What’s Welcome?**

You can submit any kind of run you love:
✅ **Speedruns** – Any game, retro or modern
✅ **Randomizers** – Any variation is welcome
✅ **Showcase Runs** – Highlight a unique boss fight, an obscure game, or a special mechanic
✅ **Races** – If you want to go head-to-head with someone, go for it!

Submissions are open **until sometime in May** (exact deadline TBD), and responses will be sent out quickly so we can finalize the schedule as soon as possible.

## **Rules & Requirements**

The rules are simple: **Common sense and Twitch Terms of Service apply.** We also ask that you are 18 years of age or older. Other than that, the main goal is to have fun and celebrate speedrunning!

## **How to Get Involved**

📌 **Submit your run here:** [Sign-up Form](https://forms.gle/EFb3xnDYvxbxt7PNA)
📌 **Join the community & stay updated:** [Discord](https://discord.gg/YztAqAgXyx)

Last year’s marathon was a great success, and I’d love to see even more people join in this time. Whether you participated last year or are new to the event, you're all more than welcome!

NissanTV Speedrun Marathon is back for its second year! This is a four-day online marathon running from June 19–22 (technically June 23 due to time zones). 

NissanTV Speedrun Marathon #2 – Submissions Now Open!

**Hell of an Office** [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640890/Hell_of_an_Office/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640890/Hell_of_an_Office/)

*The game is currently on sale until the end of February 23rd.*

### **Event Schedule**

📅 **Starts:** February 16th @ 12:00 PM EST📅 **Ends:** March 17th @ 12:00 AM EST

### **Payout Information**

The **payout date is not the same as the event end date**. Please allow us time to verify all runs. Once the verification process is complete, we will communicate the payment details and distribute payouts accordingly.

### **Important Notes**

- **Runs must be submitted to** [https://www.speedrun.com/Hell_of_an_Office](https://www.speedrun.com/Hell_of_an_Office) **in order to be eligible.** 
- **Rules are subject to change by the organizers. Join the RapidRuns4Fun Discord to be updated on any potential rule changes throughout the Event.** [https://discord.gg/MVYRjgYAHW](https://discord.gg/MVYRjgYAHW)
- The **top 10 RTA times will be re-timed at the end of the event**, and **load times will be manually removed** for accuracy to ensure fairness.
- **Hell rush runs must be live-streamed.** This is used as an additional layer of security to prevent cheating.
    - If you have a local recording and prefer to upload it as a YouTube video instead, you’re welcome to do so. However, please provide the VOD or a highlight of the stream so we can verify that it hasn’t been tampered with.
- **Individual level runs do not need to be live-streamed** but can be locally recorded.
- **At the end of the event, please check Speedrun.com**, as I will message you there after the event.
    - Please ensure that your privacy settings on Speedrun.com allow private messages. To do this, go to your **account settings, privacy, and make sure the option 'Don't allow other users to send me private messages' is turned off.** This will enable me and the other moderators to contact you directly!
- **In the event of a tie,** the award will be given to the player who achieved the time first

### **Category: Hell Rush**

🏆 **Goal:** Complete the game starting from **Level 1-Elevator Pitch** through **Level 100–Pandemonium Showdown and defeating Mr.Stan Morningstar.**

**Estimated Length of Run:** 00:25:00 - 00:30:00 **(hh:mm:ss) Current leaderboard times do not count toward this event**—only submitted runs during this event are considered

### **Timing**

- **Start:** After Loading into Level 1-Elevator Pitch from the Level Select screen.
- **End:** ‘Level Completed’ screen appears after completing Level 100–Pandemonium Showdown.

**Timing Method:** Real-Time Attack (RTA) – No auto-splitter or Load Removal is currently available.

****If you are capable of making an Auto-splitter or Load Remover for the game please contact any of the moderators for Hell of an Office through Speedrun.com**

****Main Rules – Hell Rush ($1,750)**

- **Speedometer and Lava must be enabled.**
- **Video footage must include all game audio and FPS.**
- For re-timing purposes, **please include at least 1–2 seconds of footage before and after your run.**
- Runs must be performed on an **unmodified version of the game.**
- For verification, the **Speedometer must be enabled in the game settings** to help detect macro usage.
- **No overlays or elements should cover key gameplay components** (e.g., stapler animations, timer, speedometer).
- **Macros, autoclickers, and third-party applications are not allowed.**
- **A LiveSplit timer is recommended** (not used for official timing but helpful for tracking RTA).

### **Prizes**

🥇 **1st Place:** $1,000🥈 **2nd Place:** $500🥉 **3rd Place:** $250

### **Individual Level Runs ($500)**

- **Speedometer and Lava must be enabled.**
- **Video footage must include all game audio and show FPS. (At a minimum of 30FPS)**
- If applicable, **include 1–2 seconds of footage from your previous attempt**, level select screen, or previous level.
- Runs must be performed on an **unmodified version of the game.**
- **No overlays should cover key gameplay elements** (e.g., stapler animations, timer, speedometer).
- **Macros, autoclickers, or external tools are not allowed.**
- **LiveSplit is NOT required** for Individual Level runs.
- At the end of your run, **show the leaderboard along with your time** before moving to the next level. Skipping this step may nullify your run.

### **Individual Level WR Incentive** 

🏆 **$5 per World Record** at the end of the event!

- With **100 levels available**, you can earn up to **$500 total**.
- **In-game leaderboard times do not count** toward this event—only submitted runs are considered. 
- Players on the Ineligble player list may still submit their times to the leaderboard, but their results will not be included in the final standings. For example, if ChewbaccaChills holds the world record and you place second, you will receive the award as if you had placed first.

**RapidRuns4Fun Discord:** [https://discord.gg/MVYRjgYAHW](https://discord.gg/MVYRjgYAHW)

RapidRuns4Fun is a **community-driven** speedrunning hub that brings together runners of all skill levels to celebrate the thrill of speedrunning! Whether you're chasing world records, supporting charity, or just looking for some fun competition, we've got something for you.

### **What We Do:**

🚀 **Marathons for Charity** – We host speedrun marathons where runners can showcase their favorite games, with all proceeds going to a **charity of choice**.

🏆 **Speedrun Bounties** – Want to put your skills to the test? We organize **bounties with prizes**, both for community-funded challenges and our own exclusive bounties!

⚔️ **Head-to-Head Challenges** – Compete in exciting **speedrunner vs. speedrunner** matchups, with some events featuring **cash prizes** for the winners!

🎥 **Content Creation & Showcasing** – We create **YouTube content** and **feature community speedrunners on our official Twitch channel**.

🎉 **And Much More!** – From unique challenge events to surprise competitions, there's always something happening at **RapidRuns4Fun**. Stick around and be part of the action!

**Hell of an Office Discord:** [https://discord.com/invite/aPCh5SNsQR](https://discord.com/invite/aPCh5SNsQR)

Hell of an Office is a 3D precision platformer in first-person view that combines action and speedrunning as you try to escape HellO, the most infernal office in the (under)world! Be quick, use your stapler to rocket jump and dash. Can you escape before the lava catches up to you?

# **Ineligible Player List**

To keep this speedrun bounty fair and competitive for all participants, some players will not be eligible to compete due to their extensive experience with the game. This is **not** for any kind of **wrongdoing**, but rather a **recognition** of their **skill and dedication**, as they have already set a high bar for speedrunning in this community. For more details, visit the [RapidRuns4Fun Discord!](https://discord.gg/MVYRjgYAHW)

To the effected players, we appreciate your contributions and the high standards you’ve set. Thank you to these top-tier runners for being a crucial part of the speedrunning community! This decision allows more players to have a chance at competing while ensuring a balanced playing field. 

A **huge thank you** to our community member, **SpeedrunsSin** ([@SpeedrunsSin on Speedrun.com](https://www.speedrun.com/users/SpeedrunsSin)). Their **generous support** made this event possible, allowing us to bring this exciting competition to the community. We truly appreciate their contribution and dedication to the speedrunning scene! 🚀🎉

RapidRuns4Fun brings to you an exciting new speedrun bounty for the game Hell of an Office!
🥇 1st Place: $1,000🥈 2nd Place: $500🥉 3rd Place: $250
Including IL prizes up to an additional $500!

Hell of a Speedrun: $2,250 Up For Grabs!

you have sent the same run twice in a row and one of them gets rejected while the other gets verified



For speedruns that are time trials, screenshots are allowed, but for career mode or like every race track, You have to provide video proof

hey there! Thank you for telling me this. I will fix the platform issues I created.

I did my game but you could apply or tell the others with your game to apply for the marathon



I like South korea. Its kinda very short but very spicy because if you do one mistake then you always lose the entire race or just the lap if on fastest time

@[JammieDurgan](https://www.speedrun.com/users/JammieDurgan) what does this fake game have to do with the news?

This question should start up a forum for people to chat what map they like the most

I have very good skills in decorating the theme and making rules



very funny Algfish31. If you want you can give it ur shot at this game

Shattered Spines

The Tale of the Three Shapes

Ultimate Racing 2D 2

Note: mod requests are now closed. Congrats to @sunniehoffeyf1 , @aeforce , and @logictechobladetio on becoming moderators!

Hey guys!

I am looking for mods to help me sort out the level leaderboards and help write the rules.

If you want to be mod, just ask and submit a run!

Happy speedrunning!

Mod Help

QUESTION 

Level 4 walkthrough

"PC" game platform

What is your favourite map and why?

Lyren

NilssonAlex92

Noice

Akuretaki

xo7qoy9l

Pearce2482

VexGamingTV

Niro69420

Maple_Jokes

The Mythic Game of Ur

Let me set up categories, rules and add moderators.

Stumble Guys

Portal Scratch Edition

Before you guys start submitting runs I need to set up the leaderboards lol

Roblox: Grace

Setting up the leaderbord! For now you can check out the game using the external link on top.



Will finish setting the game up with the leaderboards and categories