GIRP
The same cruelty as QWOP, applied to climbing: every handhold is a different letter key and you have to hold several at once.
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How to get the most from it
GIRP sits in Five-Minute Games under Play, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- 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 funny and competitive.
About this category: Games that start the moment the page loads and end before your coffee goes cold. No tutorial, no account, no save file to feel guilty about abandoning.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- A reliable laugh
- Chasing a better score
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
GIRP: quick answers
Is GIRP free?
Yes. GIRP is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use GIRP?
No. You can use GIRP without signing up for anything.
Does GIRP work on a phone?
Not well. We file GIRP as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is GIRP safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does GIRP take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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