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Puzzle2048Slide numbered tiles, merge matching pairs and build your way up to the 2048 tile.
PuzzleSudokuFill the 9x9 grid so every row, column and box holds the digits 1 to 9 exactly once.
ArcadeSnakeSteer a hungry snake, gobble glowing fruit and grow as long as you can without biting your own tail.
PuzzleMinesweeperClear the minefield using number clues, flag the hidden mines and beat your best time.
BoardTic Tac ToeThe classic three-in-a-row duel, with a computer opponent that ranges from friendly to flawless.
WordWord SearchHunt for hidden words in a grid of letters, with themed puzzles and a timer to beat.
ArcadeBrick BreakerBounce a glowing ball off your paddle and smash through six colourful brick layouts that get faster as you climb.
BrainMemory MatchFlip cards two at a time and find every matching pair in as few moves as you can.
BrainTyping TestHow fast can you type? Race the clock through everyday words and see your words per minute and accuracy.
BoardFour in a RowDrop coloured discs into a seven-column grid and be the first to line up four in any direction.
ArcadeSky HopperTap to flap a plucky little bird through the gaps between floating sky towers and see how far you can fly.
BoardReversiOutflank the computer's discs, flip them to your colour and own the board.Latest guides
Blog →GuideHow to Solve Sudoku: A Beginner's Step-by-Step GuideLearn to solve Sudoku step by step: scanning, pencil marks, naked singles, hidden singles and pairs, with a worked …Guide2048 Strategy: The Corner Method and Other Tips That Actually WorkReach the 2048 tile more often with the corner method, a steady row-building routine and simple habits that keep yo…GuideMinesweeper Patterns Explained: 1-1, 1-2, 1-2-1 and MoreLearn the Minesweeper patterns that experts spot instantly, including 1-1, 1-2, 1-2-1 and 1-2-2-1, with clear expla…GuideHow to Never Lose at Tic Tac ToeTic Tac Toe always ends in a draw with perfect play. Learn the openings, the fork trick and the simple rules of pri…More to play
BrainQuick MathAnswer as many arithmetic questions as you can in sixty seconds and chase a bonus-boosting streak.
ArcadeDesert RunnerRace a quick-footed fox across an endless desert, leaping cacti and ducking birds as day turns to night.
PuzzleSliding PuzzleSlide the numbered tiles back into order using the single empty space.
WordWord GuessGuess the hidden word one letter at a time before your bunch of colourful balloons floats away.
ArcadeTower StackDrop sliding blocks onto a growing tower, trim the overhangs and line up perfect drops to build as high as you can.
BrainColor MemoryWatch the coloured pads light up, then repeat the growing pattern for as long as your memory lasts.
ArcadePaddle BallA fast table-tennis style duel against the computer: first to seven points wins, and every rally speeds up.
BoardDots and BoxesDraw lines between dots, close boxes to claim them and outwit your opponent in this classic pencil-and-paper game.
PuzzleLights OutPress the lights to flip them and their neighbours until the whole grid goes dark.
ArcadeTap the MoleMoles pop up from their holes at speed. Tap them fast, grab the golden ones and stay clear of the bombs.Why play on PlayNook?
PlayNook is a small collection of classic and casual games, each rebuilt from scratch to run smoothly in any modern browser. We focus on games that are quick to learn, fair and satisfying: logic puzzles like Sudoku and Minesweeper, arcade challenges like Snake and Brick Breaker, and brain trainers like Typing Test and Quick Math.
Every game page explains the rules, controls and strategy, and our blog has longer guides for players who want to improve. Your best scores are saved only on your own device.