Breaking The BankHelp Henry Stickmin pull off his first heist in Breaking the Bank. Choose from six tools and try to break into a desert vault in this classic comedy game.
Breaking The Bank
Breaking the Bank is the hilarious interactive prologue that kicked off the iconic Henry Stickmin series. In this classic point-and-click adventure, you play as the titular stick figure attempting to pull off an ambitious heist on a heavily guarded bank vault located in the middle of a barren desert. Instead of traditional platforming or action, the game plays out like an animated choose-your-own-adventure movie where your decisions drive the story forward.
Your goal is simple: find a way inside the vault. You are presented with six different tools to execute your master plan, ranging from conventional explosives and shovels to a high-tech teleporter. The true fun of Breaking the Bank isn’t just about finding the right answer, but watching the slapstick comedy of errors that unfolds when Henry’s plans inevitably go wrong.
Controls
The entire game is played using just your mouse or touchscreen. Simply tap or click on the on-screen options to make a choice. There are no fast reflexes or complex button combinations required.
Tips that actually help
- Try everything: The game only has one “correct” ending that advances the plot, but the unique failure animations for the other five choices are the real highlight of the experience.
- No penalties for failing: Don’t worry about making the wrong choice. If Henry fails, you can immediately restart the scene and pick a different tool to see what happens next.
- Story continuity: Finding the single successful option serves as the direct prequel to the next game in the series, Escaping the Prison.
This short game is perfect for a quick, entertaining break, especially for players who love animated comedy and trial-and-error gameplay without the stress of losing progress.