PaperGames
Noughts and crosses, gomoku and Connect Four against a real stranger, matched in about four seconds with no signup.
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How to get the most from it
PaperGames sits in Board Games under Play, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- 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 competitive and clever.
About this category: Chess, draughts, connection games and modern board games ported honestly. Play a stranger or send a link to someone in another country.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Chasing a better score
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
PaperGames: quick answers
Is PaperGames free?
Yes. PaperGames is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use PaperGames?
No. You can use PaperGames without signing up for anything.
Does PaperGames work on a phone?
Yes. PaperGames works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is PaperGames safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does PaperGames take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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