onlinegamesbrowser.comHow to play
Each screen shows one short riddle for a child to solve. The page opens on the For kids category, which leaves out all the Hard riddles. Kids who can read and type can play on their own, and younger ones can play with a grown-up reading out loud.
- Read the riddle aloud slowly, and read it again if they ask.
- Let your child type a guess, or type what they say, then press Check.
- If they're stuck, press Hint and read the clue together.
- When everyone is ready, press Show answer.
- Press Next riddle for a new one.
Controls
- For kids is picked under Category. Try Easy next, and save Hard for older kids.
- Your answer is the typing box. Check tests the guess, Hint shows one clue, and Show answer reveals it.
- Next riddle moves on.
- Pass the phone lets 2 to 6 players take turns as the reader. The reader can tap Reader: peek at the answer and gives +1 to whoever answers first.
Tips
- For kids who can't type yet, choose Pass the phone and be the reader. Peek at the answer so you can give extra clues of your own.
- Spelling is forgiving but not perfect: capital letters, a missing a or the, and one wrong letter in a long word are fine, but short words must be spelled right.
- In class, show the page on the board and split the room into up to six teams. Each team's reader takes a turn, and the other teams race to answer.
- After a riddle is solved, ask why the answer works. It's an easy way to talk about words with two meanings.
FAQ
How old should my child be?
There's no set age. The riddles are short, with everyday answers, so kids who are just learning to read can play with an adult reading aloud, and older kids can switch to Hard for a challenge.
Are they clean enough for young children?
Yes. They're clean and gentle, about things like household objects, animals, fruit and the weather, plus some silly wordplay. Nothing is scary or rude.
Does my child need an account?
No. There's no sign-up, nothing to download and nothing to pay, and the game never asks for a name, an email or anything else about your child.
Will it work on school Chromebooks and tablets?
It runs in a regular browser tab with nothing to install, so Chromebooks and tablets can play it. Whether it loads at school depends on the school's network, and if it's blocked there, only the IT team can change that.
