A five-minute game for a break at work.

It’s long enough to clear your head and short enough to be back before anyone notices. Draw lines to trap the bouncing dots. Each space you close fills with colour, and in a few minutes the blank canvas is a small painting. The game makes no sound.

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A quick game for when you’re bored at work

A good break takes all of your attention for a moment, then lets it go. Here, the dots keep moving, you pick your moment, and your line either makes it across or it doesn’t. You need to focus, but you don’t need to rush. Each board takes two to five minutes, so a board fits between two meetings without eating the afternoon.

Free to play, right here

This board runs in your browser, on a work computer or on your phone. The page is silent, so nobody hears you, and there’s no score that follows you around. The line across the top of the page fills up over five minutes. The line never stops you; it just shows you the time.

Why a short break helps you focus

Stepping away for a few minutes often makes it easier to concentrate when you come back. Each board has a clear end and a painting to show for it. That feels better than scrolling, and it’s much easier to put down.

Take your breaks with you on your iPhone

In the app, there’s one new board every day, the same for everyone in the world, and you get three tries. You can race your friends’ times. Today’s board can sit on your Home Screen, so a break is one tap away. Every painting you finish is kept in your gallery. The app works offline and has no ads.

Questions

How long does a game take?

Most boards take two to five minutes. This page counts five minutes across the top, but it never stops you or holds the time against you.

Is it free?

Yes. You can play here for free. The app is free too, with a one-time purchase if you want more boards.

Does it make any sound?

No. This page is silent, so you can play at your desk.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. You play by swiping, and the app is made for iPhone and iPad.

What’s the goal?

Draw lines to close off spaces the dots can’t reach. Those spaces fill with colour. Paint three quarters of the canvas and you’ve finished.

Back to work, with a painting to show for your break.