Bonte Games
A blog that has been finding the best browser escape and point-and-click games every week since 2005, and is still posting.
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How to get the most from it
Bonte Games sits in Escape Rooms under Play, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and clever.
About this category: Point-and-click puzzle rooms and short adventure games where the entire mechanic is noticing something. Bring patience and a scratch pad.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Bonte Games: quick answers
Is Bonte Games free?
Yes. Bonte Games is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Bonte Games?
No. You can use Bonte Games without signing up for anything.
Does Bonte Games work on a phone?
Not well. We file Bonte Games as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Bonte Games safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Bonte Games take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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