Meiker
A platform where creators publish their own dress-up games, which is largely how the genre survived the death of Flash.
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How to get the most from it
Meiker sits in Dress-Up & Avatars under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- 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 beautiful and wholesome.
About this category: Avatar makers and dress-up games, which are really just character creators liberated from the games they were trapped in. A whole subculture.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Looking at something lovely
- Something kind-hearted
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Meiker: quick answers
Is Meiker free?
Yes. Meiker is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Meiker?
No. You can use Meiker without signing up for anything.
Does Meiker work on a phone?
Yes. Meiker works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Meiker safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Meiker take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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