Temple Run is an "endless running" video game developed by the Raleigh-based Imangi Studios. The player takes on the role of an explorer attempting to steal an idol from a temple and being chased by "demonic monkeys". The object of the game is to run as far as possible in a endless game world by avoiding randomly generated obstacles. The setting is in a ruined temple. You can collect coins while you run.The longer a player survives, the more points they acquire. There are 7 controllable character:
- Guy Dangerous, "just your average explorer" (default explorer)
- Scarlett Fox, a "cunning" escape artist
- Barry Bones, a city cop "with an attitude"
- Karma Lee, a Far East explorer
- Montana Smith, the "second greatest" explorer ever
- Francisco Montoya, a conquistador
- Zack Wonder, a football star