```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<game>
  <title>Speed Rush</title>
  <slug>speed-rush</slug>
  <short-desc>Dodge traffic, collect coins, and race for the highest score in this thrilling endless car runner! How far can you drive in Speed Rush?</short-desc>
  <categories>
    <category>Racing</category>
    <category>Endless Runner</category>
    <category>Arcade</category>
  </categories>
  <keywords>speed rush, car game, racing game, endless runner, html5 game, mobile game, 2d game, dodge traffic, collect coins, high score game</keywords>
  <content>
# About Speed Rush

Speed Rush is an exhilarating 2D top-down endless runner car game where your reflexes are put to the test. Take control of a high-speed vehicle navigating a busy three-lane highway. The objective is simple: drive as far as you can, dodge relentless oncoming traffic, and collect valuable coins to boost your score.

As you progress, the game's speed steadily increases, making obstacles appear faster and demanding quicker reactions. The challenge is to maintain control, weave through other cars and barriers, and survive for as long as possible to achieve a new high score. Get ready for a pure adrenaline-pumping experience!

## How to Play

Your primary goal in Speed Rush is to drive the maximum possible distance while accumulating points by collecting coins.
- **Movement:** Control your car by switching between the three available lanes on the road.
- **Obstacle Avoidance:** Skillfully maneuver to avoid colliding with other cars and barriers that appear on the road. A single collision will end your run.
- **Coin Collection:** Grab yellow coins scattered across the lanes to increase your score. Each coin adds to your total.
- **Boost:** Activate a temporary speed boost to surge forward. This can be helpful for covering distance quickly or navigating tight spots, but use it wisely as it's time-limited and has a cooldown (represented by `MAX_BOOST_DURATION`).
- **Progression:** The game automatically gets faster as you cover more distance, increasing the challenge. You also gain score for the distance traveled, in addition to coin collection.

## Features

- **Fast-Paced Endless Gameplay:** Experience a never-ending highway challenge where speed and difficulty ramp up over time.
- **Intuitive Controls:** Easily switch lanes and activate boost using simple keyboard inputs or touch gestures on mobile devices.
- **Dynamic Obstacles & Collectibles:** Encounter a variety of oncoming vehicles and barriers, alongside coins that spawn dynamically across the three lanes.
- **Strategic Boost Mechanic:** Gain a temporary burst of speed with a limited-duration boost, visually indicated on screen when active.
- **Score & Distance Tracking:** Compete for high scores, with points awarded for coins collected and total distance covered.
- **Responsive Design:** Play seamlessly on various screen sizes, from desktop to mobile, thanks to adaptive canvas resizing.
- **Simple UI:** Clear display for score, distance, pause/resume options, and game messages.

## Controls

**Keyboard:**
- **Move Left:** Left Arrow Key or 'A' Key
- **Move Right:** Right Arrow Key or 'D' Key
- **Activate Boost:** Spacebar, Up Arrow Key, or 'W' Key
- **Pause/Resume:** 'P' Key or Escape Key (press 'P' or Escape to pause, tap screen or press Space/Enter to resume when paused)

**Touch Controls:**
- **Move:** Swipe left or right on the screen to change lanes.
- **Activate Boost:** Tap anywhere on the screen (the `boostTouchArea` covers the screen).
- **Pause/Resume:** Use the on-screen 'Pause' button to pause. Tap the "Paused. Tap to Resume." message or the 'Resume' button to resume.
- **Start/Restart:** Tap the screen when the 'Tap or Press Space to Start' or 'Game Over! ... Tap to Restart.' message is displayed. The on-screen 'Restart' button also works after a game over.

## Tips & Strategies

- **Stay Alert:** Keep your eyes focused further up the road to anticipate obstacles and plan lane changes early.
- **Strategic Boosting:** Use the boost to quickly pass through dense traffic clusters or to grab a string of coins. However, be cautious not to boost directly into an unseen obstacle. Remember the boost has a limited duration.
- **Lane Discipline:** Try to stay in a lane that offers the most visibility or escape routes. The middle lane can be flexible but might also funnel more obstacles.
- **Coin vs. Survival:** While coins boost your score, prioritize avoiding collisions above all else. A longer run often yields more points than risky coin grabs that could end your game prematurely.
- **Master Lane Changes:** Smooth and timely lane changes are key. Avoid jerky movements or last-second switches.
  </content>
  <faq>
    <question>How do I save my progress in the game?</question>
    <answer>The game tracks your score and distance for the current session. There is no persistent saving of high scores across browser sessions in this version.</answer>
    
    <question>Can I play this game on mobile devices?</question>
    <answer>Yes, Speed Rush is designed to be fully compatible with mobile browsers, featuring touch controls and a responsive layout.</answer>
    
    <question>Is this game free to play?</question>
    <answer>Yes, the game is completely free to play in your browser.</answer>
  </faq>
  <specifications>
    <multiplayer>false</multiplayer>
  </specifications>
</game>
```

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