The Bézier Game
Teaches the pen tool by making you trace shapes with the fewest possible anchor points. Level nine is genuinely cruel.
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How to get the most from it
The Bézier Game sits in Design Challenges under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- 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 brainy, competitive and clever.
About this category: Kerning trials, alignment tests, colour matching and spot-the-difference for interface designers. Humbling in a useful way.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Chasing a better score
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Bézier Game: quick answers
Is The Bézier Game free?
Yes. The Bézier Game is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Bézier Game?
No. You can use The Bézier Game without signing up for anything.
Does The Bézier Game work on a phone?
Not well. We file The Bézier Game as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is The Bézier Game safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Bézier Game take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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