Universal Paperclips
You are an AI told to make paperclips, and you follow that instruction all the way to its conclusion. Four hours, one button to begin.
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How to get the most from it
Universal Paperclips sits in Idle Clickers under Play, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- 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 brainy, unsettling and clever.
About this category: Incremental games that start with one button and end, several hours later, somewhere philosophically alarming. The genre is a genuine art form now.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Giving your brain a workout
- A little creeping unease
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Universal Paperclips: quick answers
Is Universal Paperclips free?
Yes. Universal Paperclips is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Universal Paperclips?
No. You can use Universal Paperclips without signing up for anything.
Does Universal Paperclips work on a phone?
Yes. Universal Paperclips works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Universal Paperclips safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Universal Paperclips take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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