Games to Play When You're Bored
When you are bored, the best game is one that starts instantly and pulls you in right away. Everything here opens in your browser in a second, with no download, no account and no waiting.
Want something fast? Try Snake, Flappy Bird or the Endless Runner. Want to relax? Cookie Clicker and Word Search are easy going. Want to feel clever? Trivia Quiz and Wordle give your brain a quick workout.
All of these games work on your phone as well as your computer, so they are perfect for waiting rooms, lunch breaks and lazy afternoons.
If you are not sure what you feel like, try the search box on our homepage and describe your mood, such as something calm or something fast. You can also play the daily puzzles, which give you a fresh challenge each day and a result you can share with friends to see who did better.
1.Snake
Instantly familiar and very hard to put down.
2.Block Drop
Endless stacking that gets faster the better you play.
3.Cookie Clicker
Watch numbers grow, even when you step away.
4.Trivia Quiz
Ten quick questions to test what you know.
5.Wordle
One satisfying word puzzle, as many times as you like.
6.Flappy Bird
One more try is always just a tap away.
7.Endless Runner
Simple jumping and ducking with rising speed.
8.2048
Easy to start, surprisingly hard to stop.
9.Word Groups
A clever puzzle that keeps your mind busy.
10.Space Invaders
Retro arcade action in your browser.
11.Reaction Time
Find out how fast you really are in seconds.
Questions
What can I play online when I am bored?
Quick arcade games like Snake, puzzles like 2048, and word games like Wordle all start instantly and are free here.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Every game runs in your web browser.
Are there games I can play without much thinking?
Yes. Cookie Clicker, Whack-a-Mole and Snake are fun with very little effort.