The Boolean Game
Combine shapes with union, subtract and intersect to hit a target silhouette in as few operations as you can manage.
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How to get the most from it
The Boolean 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, clever and competitive.
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
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Chasing a better score
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Boolean Game: quick answers
Is The Boolean Game free?
Yes. The Boolean Game is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Boolean Game?
No. You can use The Boolean Game without signing up for anything.
Does The Boolean Game work on a phone?
Not well. We file The Boolean Game as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is The Boolean Game safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Boolean Game take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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