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How to Disable Gaming Mode in Bongo Cat

Stuck in Bongo Cat gaming mode? Use the official F4 shortcut or restart safely.

Short Answer

Focus the Bongo Cat window, then press F4. If that does not work, restart Bongo Cat, but expect the timer to reset. Forcing restarts, resets the progress sometimes.

Steps

  1. 1Alt+Tab to Bongo Cat app or click its taskbar icon.
  2. 2Press F4 while Bongo Cat window is focused.
  3. 3If the cat is stuck in the locked state, wait until a chest is ready and try interacting again.
  4. 4If nothing works, restart Bongo Cat.

Important Notes

  • Gaming mode prevents accidental clicks while you're playing other games.
  • Restarting can reset the 30 minute progress, so try F4 first.
  • If the cat is off-screen or scaled wrong, focus it and press F1 to reset position or scale.

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FAQ

What key exits Bongo Cat gaming mode?

F4 exits gaming mode when Bongo Cat is focused.

Why does gaming mode exist?

To prevent accidental clicks while you're busy in real gaming.

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