Pack a bag

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You're going on a trip! Time to pack your bags and leave. But uh oh! Seems like you have too much stuff to fit in your tiny bag or suitcase! You'll have to use some good spacial planning to get everything in there. That's what Pack a Bag is all about! Each level, you're given a set of items and a piece of luggage to put it in. The more levels you play, the more items you get so things can get pretty difficult. Don't worry if you get stuck, you can always ask for a helpful hint or remove one of the items you have to pack. Do you have the spatial awareness to make it through every level of Pack a Bag?

Truck Loader 5

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Truck Loader 5 is a classic puzzle game where you have to load cargo onto a truck with your forklift. Boxes are spread across levels and you have to collect them and load up the truck to complete the level. Some levels are easy and you are just driving around to collect the boxes, but as you proceed in the game the levels become harder and you need to perform special moves or follow sequences to complete the levels.Move left/right - A/D Jump - W Pick up boxes - Point and click with your mouse.Truck Loader 5 was created by 7Spot Games, a Lithuanian video game developer and publisher. Try to also complete Truck Loader 4 on Poki.

Moving Truck: Construction

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Moving Truck: Construction is a puzzle platform game in which you move your customers' belongings to their new house in time without damaging anything. Steer your truck along treacherous paths with bumps and obstacles. You will face difficulties such as potholes that are simple, but also more advanced ones like gigantic anti-clockwise wheels that you must drive over. Avoid damaging your cargo or you will lose your earnings. And you can purchase many awesome items with the money you've earned, like a new paint job, car skins, tags, new wheels, you name it! Don't forget to use Nitro to maximize your score!Move left/right - A/D or left and right arrow keysAccelerate - W or up arrow keyMoving Truck: Construction was created by 7Spot Games. Play their other puzzle games on Poki: Moving Truck, Duo Survival, Duo Survival 2, Duo Vikings, Duo Vikings 2, Duo Vikings 3, ZOOM-BE, ZOOM-BE 2, ZOOM-BE 3, Truck Loader, Truck Loader 4, and Truck Loader 5You can play Moving Truck: Construction for free on Poki.Moving Truck: Construction can be played on your computer and mobile devices like phones and tablets.

Lines to Fill

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Lines to Fill is a thinking game where you draw lines to complete the given puzzle shape. Simply drag one of the colorful blocks using your finger or the left mouse button, and make sure there are no blank spots left. Since the game has no time limits and no way to lose, you can enjoy this stress-free experience complete with hundreds of unique levels on your computer or mobile device. Can you block out some time and finish every level?Fill shapes - Drag one of the colorful blocks using your finger or the left mouse button.Lines to Fill was created by KEK Games. They have other puzzle games on Poki: Rhomb, Unpuzzle, UnpuzzleR, and UnpuzzleXLines to Fill is playable both on your desktop and on your mobile phone for free on Poki.

Draw Parking

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Get ready for a creative puzzle adventure with Draw Parking! In this exciting online game, you'll use your imagination to draw paths and safely guide cars to their parking lot spots. From avoiding obstacles to solving tricky puzzles, Draw Parking combines creativity and precision for a fun and engaging experience. It's not just about parking—it's about mastering the art of drawing paths and tackling challenges like a pro!

BoxRob

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BoxRob is a puzzle platform game created by 7Spot Games. In this game, your objective is to load cargo onto a truck with your flexible forklift. In order to complete a level, you need to collect all the boxes and drop them into their appropriate slot. Some levels are easy and you are just driving around to collect the boxes, but as you proceed in the game the levels become harder. Perform special moves or follow sequences to solve the puzzle and complete the level. Don't forget to share BoxRob with your friends and compare your high scores!Move left/right - A/DJump - WPick up boxes - Tap or left mouse button clickBoxRob was created by 7Spot Games. Play their other puzzle games on Poki: Duo Survival, Duo Survival 2, Duo Vikings, Duo Vikings 2, Duo Vikings 3, ZOOM-BE, ZOOM-BE 2, ZOOM-BE 3, Truck Loader, Truck Loader 4, and Truck Loader 5

Football Penalty Champions

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Football Penalty Champions is a cool HTML5 game that is playable both on your desktop and on your mobile phone!

Funny Puppy Emergency

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Funny Puppy Emergency is a simulation game where you rescue and tend to little dogs in distress. Run and help various puppies who are hurt by taking care of their needs such as removing splinters, straightening tails, curing lumps, applying medicine, and more. If the pups are in pain during the procedure, don't forget to stop and pet them to let them know they are going to be okay! Are you ready to turn these sad dogs into happy dogs with wagging tails?Click or tap on a medicine or medical equipment use it. When the game shows arrow shapes, follow the same shape with your cursor or finger to repeat it.Funny Puppy Emergency is created by Go Panda Games, an indie developer studio based in South Surabaya, Indonesia. They have many other cute games on Poki: Yummy Taco, Funny Cooking Camp, Funny Camping Day, Funny Travelling Airport, Funny Throat Surgery 2, Yummy Waffle Ice Cream, Cooking Korean Lesson, Funny Pet Haircut, Funny Puppy Dressup, Funny Kitty Dressup, Funny Nose Surgery, and Hipster vs RockersYou can play Funny Puppy Emergency for free on Poki.Funny Puppy Emergency can be played on your computer and mobile devices like phones and tablets.

Greed FRVR

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Jump to grab the money in this addictive arcade style game.

Parking Fury 3D: Beach City

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Parking Fury 3D is back with another installment in the serie. Beach City sets the scene for this parking game. Practice your parking skills and make sure not to bump into cars in your surrounding, otherwise the police will get you! There are 10 levels to complete in this installment, after which you unlock the free roam mode. Are you a car park hero? Drive - arrow keysEnter car - ctrlChange camera - cBrainsoftware created the Parking Fury series which also contains Parking Fury 3D: Night Thief, Parking Fury 3D: Bounty Hunter and the old-school Parking Fury 3D.

Teleport Jumper

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Teleport Jumper is a 2D puzzle platformer created by Robert Alvarez. Use a short range teleport to bypass obstacles and reach the exit in each level. Use the teleport key to open up a new box on which you can control where you will respawn. Arrange exactly where you will teleport and choose your steps carefully to complete the level through the portal. Don't forget to share Teleport Jumper with your friends!Move - WASD or Arrow keysTeleport - X, J or SpaceCancel teleport - C or KReset - RBack - Esc or BTeleport Jumper is created by Robert Alvarez. They have other games on Poki: Block Toggle, Isotiles, Chessformer and Resizer

Bloomberg Pointed

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The news quiz for risk-takers — Go all in with the news quiz for risk-takers. Answer the questions and let the chips fall.

Idle Startup Tycoon

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Idle Startup Tycoon is an idle game where you develop your own startup companies from ground-up. Recruit workers, create new enterprises, and upgrade your workplace to develop a tycoon network! Code a start up idea in a cool co-working space. Transfer it to the cloud servers. Then, pass it on to the Sales Managers to earn cash. Invest your money wisely and always plan early about what upgrade to buy, so your cashflow is steady and consistent. Start with a food delivery O2O app, then move on to a mobile game company, a ridesharing app, a livestreaming app, Internet of Things (IoT) venture, infosec, drones, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and of course, a suborbital space tourism start up. You can even hire managers to keep earning money without having to click, or even being in the game. Go ahead and show us if you can you be the next world-famous billionaire!Left mouse button - Click on upgrades and workstations to trigger actionsIdle Startup Tycoon is created by MarketJS. Play their other casual games on Poki: Idle Mining Empire, Stupid Zombies, Classic Solitaire, Ping Pong, Sudoku Village, Tactical Squad, Super Bubble Shooter, Mine Sweeper, Mine Sweeper, 8 Ball Pool With Buddies, Mahjong Pyramids, Unblock It, Power Badminton, True Love Calculator, Hangman, Ludo Hero, math-trivia-lite, Super Girl Story and Typing Fighter

Parking Fury 3D

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Cruise and park in the neighborhood! This car game lets you drive muscle cars in different towns. You must steer around other vehicles and citizens without crashing. If you're careful, you can steal and hide cars in Parking Fury 3D!

Scary Teacher - Runner

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Here you can play Scary Teacher - Runner. Scary Teacher - Runner is one of our selected Parkour Games.

Parking Hazards

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Here you can play Parking Hazards. Parking Hazards is one of our selected Parking Games.

Tripeaks Solitaire

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Tripeaks Solitaire is a different take on the classic solitaire experience. The object is to clear three peaks using only one deck. The game ends when you run out of cards to add to your chain and there are no more cards in your deck. Can you break your own score in this addictive version of Solitaire?Navigate - Mouse / Trackpad Select - LMBTripeaks Solitaire is created by CodeThisLab.

Escaping the Prison

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Escaping the Prison is the second installment of the Henry Stickmin legacy series. Your objective is to get past the guards without being caught. You can choose from a variety of tools at each stage throughout the time game: File, Cellphone, Drill, NrG Drink, Teleporter, and Rocket Launcher. If you make all of the right choices, you might make it out alive! Have you figured out all the possible endings already? You can escape the Lame Way, the Sneaky Way, or the Badass Way! You can find all the Henry Stickman games on Poki to play for free online now.Use the left mouse button to interact with objects. Make use of the variety of tools on each level to get past the guards.Escaping the Prison was created by Puffballs United. Play their other legendary Henry Stickmin games on Poki: Breaking the Bank, Stealing the Diamond, Infiltrating the Airship and Fleeing the Complex

Rock Paper Clicker

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Rock Paper Clicker is a clicker game that elevates the classic rock paper scissors experience to another level. You're not limited to only some rocks and department store objects in this game. Instead, you deal with water, fire, air, sponges, humans, guns, wolves, and if you play for long enough, even more entertaining surprises! It's very easy to play: Simply click on a matter or object from the list that will beat the current one on the screen. Put on your thinking hat and try to visualize how these matters and objects can interact with each other. Do you have the mastery it takes to finish Rock Paper Clicker?Destroy the given item on the screen by selecting another one that beats it. For example: Rock beats scissors. Scissors beat paper.Select item - Left mouse clickRock Paper Clicker was developed by Codebolt, a game development team in the United States. This is their first game on Poki!Rock Paper Clicker is playable on your desktop.You can play Rock Paper Clicker for free on Poki.

Return Portal

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Return Portal is a puzzle platformer where you must collect the key(s) to unlock the gate in each level with the help of your trusty teleporter. Drop it down in the correct spot so that you can jump to it and get through obstacles which you never would've been able to pass otherwise! Teleport out of holes, through moving walls, onto platforms and so much more! Take it slow and really get your thinking cap on, is not as simple as it looks!Return Portal is created by Robert Alvarez. They have other thinking games on Poki: , Blockins, One Button Bounce, Ledge Throw, Platform Countdown, Hop Warp, Plactions, Jumping Clones, Big Tall Small, Teleport Jumper, Block Toggle, Isotiles, Chessformer and ResizerYou can play Return Portal for free on Poki.Return Portal can be played on your computer and mobile devices like phones and tablets.

Parkmania

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Parkmania is a parking game in which you get to show off your driving skills. The goal is simple: get your car to the right parking spot and park between the lines. But as you finish more levels, the courses become more and more difficult. And if you hit something with your car while moving through the courses, it's game over! If you've mastered parking a usual car, there's tons of different vehicles to drive with. Try parking a school bus, a garbage truck, a stretch limousine or a race car! Are your driving skills up to the test?

Picky Package

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Picky Package is online web game where the goal is to deliver packages avoiding any obstacles. Play in a variety of cool levels where you need to deliver your packages. Make sure to be careful of all the obstacles that will be thrown your way, like cars, collapsing bridges, and more.Make sure to collect the power ups to give you an advantage. And don't forget to collect some coins to unlock a wide range of awesome characters.Fly a drone, run a rugby field and cross highways, to ultimately become the number one package deliverer!Click - movePicky Package was created by Kiemura. He is also the creator of Tap Roller, Piranh.io and Jump Around which will be his next upcoming game.UN

Bus Jam

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Bus Jam - Traffic Rush Mania! Help your bus escape the parking jam in this frenzied puzzle. Move cars out of the way in this addictive traffic escape game!

Zombie Siege Outbreak

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Grab your gear and suit up: the zombies are coming to take your city! In this action-packed shooter game, you’ll defend your turf from behind the barricades, shooting the zombie army that wants to take you down. You can only move left or right, but luckily you’ll earn cash for each zombie you kill which can be used to buy better weapons and gear. Will you be the last non-dead standing? Controls: WASD - move Left click - shoot Right click - zoom QE - switch weapon R - reload P - pause L - lock/unlock mouse

Stickman Bridge Constructor

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Stickman Bridge Constructor is a cool HTML5 game that is playable both on your desktop and on your mobile phone!

Dubai Police Parking 2

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In Dubai Police Parking 2 you are driving the lamborghini police cars of Dubai. Your goal is to park your car at the crime-scene as fast as possible but of course without damaging the car. It would be a shame to damage that lamborghini right?Drive around using the arrow keysDubai Police Parking 2 was created by Brainsoftware. They are well known for their car games and truck games like the Parking Fury 3D series which contains Parking Fury 3D: Night Thief, Parking Fury 3D: Bounty Hunter and the old-school Parking Fury 3D, but also Highway Bike Simulator and 18 Wheeler Cargo Simulator.

CPS Test

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Cps test allows you to test your finger speed on mouse to define how speedily you can click on the mouse button.

Stumped

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Stumped is a puzzle platform game made by Nitrome. Guide your zombie foot through each level. Stomp the watermelons in your way ! Will you be able to reach the end of each level ?Controls are explained in-gameThis game was created by Nitrome as a flash game, and later emulated in HTML5 by AwayFL for Poki. Play Nitrome's other flash games on Poki: Swindler 2, Avalanche, Cave Chaos 2, Enemy 585, Silly Sausage, Swindler, Coil, Cold Storage, Twin Shot 2, Bad Ice-Cream, Bad Ice-Cream 2, Bad Ice-Cream 3, Cave Chaos, Mutiny, Skywire, Twin Shot, Test Subject Green and Test Subject Blue

Spent Shells

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Gun Dude finds himself trapped in an endlessly shifting dungeon with nothing but his wits and trusty gun (not even clothes). Fight through endless rooms of ever increasing difficulty as you collect points to unlock new tools and upgrades, and eventually claim the greatest prize of all... your place on the top of the leaderboard. Spent Shells is a dungeon crawler / roguelike where you must battle your way through the caves, defending yourself and getting stronger! Begin each new run with a choice of 4 routes to take and 3 upgrades, then you're off on your journey. Can you beat the dungeon?Spent Shells is created by HelperWesley. This is their first game on Poki!You can play Spent Shells for free on Poki.Spent Shells can be played on your computer and mobile devices like phones and tablets.

Tictoc KPOP Fashion

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TicToc KPop Fashion is a simulation game where you help one of your friends become a star on a famous social media platform. Help her prepare unforgettable posts by choosing the right make up and clothes. The game will show you briefly what kinds of make up and accessories you need to choose, but it will disappear quickly. Either memorize them well, or click the hint button to make them appear again. Choose all the right outfits and accessories to make her look stylish enough to garner likes and reposts! You can buy new items by getting many likes after posting the photo. Do you have what it takes to be a renowned stylist? Show everyone you have the talent for it!Click or tap on an outfit or accessory to put it on. You must choose the items shown to you earlier in the game. If you can't remember which ones are correct, feel free to get a hint.TicToc KPop Fashion is created by Go Panda Games, an indie developer studio based in South Surabaya, Indonesia. They have many other cute games on Poki: Funny Puppy Emergency, Yummy Taco, Funny Cooking Camp, Funny Camping Day, Funny Travelling Airport, Funny Throat Surgery 2, Yummy Waffle Ice Cream, Cooking Korean Lesson, Funny Pet Haircut, Funny Puppy Dressup, Funny Kitty Dressup, Funny Nose Surgery, and Hipster vs RockersYou can play TicToc KPop Fashion for free on Poki.TicToc KPop Fashion can be played on your computer and mobile devices like phones and tablets.

Wheat Clicker

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Here you can play Wheat Clicker. Wheat Clicker is one of our selected Clicker Games.

Freefall Apart

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Freefall Apart is an action game about flinging your ragdoll character through a whimsical castle. Launch your character, and dodge deadly obstacles such as spinning saw blades and darting arrows, all while searching for the key and the exit. But the jumps are not unlimited! You need to collect the key and find the exit before the jumps run out. Are you ready for this fun and intense journey?

Streak FRVR

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Streak FRVR is an engaging puzzle game that looks deceptively easy.

CudeDesk

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All the tools you need to improve at cubing. The most advanced Rubik's Cube timer, trainer, analytics, and community.

Web Sudoku

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Play unlimited sudoku puzzles online. Four levels from Easy to Evil. Compatible with all browsers, tablets and phones including iPhone, iPad and Android.

Crafters Inc: Tycoon Empire

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Here you can play Crafters Inc: Tycoon Empire. Crafters Inc: Tycoon Empire is one of our selected Clicker Games.

Extreme Off Road Cars 3: Cargo

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Extreme Off Road Cars 3: Cargo is a truck driving simulator game where you're in charge of delivering various cargo and packages to their right destinations. Be careful, as this game will put your driving skills to test with obstacles, rough terrain and environmental hazards. You will unlock new areas and vehicles if you are successful at your job. Can you practice to be the best truck driver in the world?Drop your cargo off at the right destination.Brake - Space key Drive - Arrow keys Rotate Camera - Left mouse buttonExtreme Off Road Cars 3: Cargo is created by Brain Software. Check out their other game Just Park It 11 on Poki!

Prison Breakout

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Prison Breakout is a shooting game set in the chaos of a prison riot. Fight your way to freedom by taking down prisoners and guards who block your path. Clear rooms, grab cash, and unleash havoc as you go. Use your earnings to upgrade your character, build a powerful arsenal, and unlock stylish gear. With danger around every corner, how far can you go before the breakout ends?

Google Feud

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Google Feud is a online web game created by Justin Hook where you have to answer "How does Google autocomplete this query?" for given questions . You start playing by choosing a category, read the question and try to answer what words are most searched in Google. Become a master of autocomplete in Google Feud on Poki.If you’re looking for some competition, play Google Feud with your friends and show them who is the search engine expert. Millions of queries are entered in the search engine daily. Are you able to guess all answers within three tries? To play Google Feud you do this:

PickCrafter

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PickCrafter is an idle crafting clicker game where all you need to do it to dig deep with your trusty pickaxe! Start with a simple pick, click to dig, and collect blocks and gear as you go deeper. Along the way, upgrade your pickaxes, power, gears, and more to enhance your digging capabilities. But beware of challenging bosses and keep the Creep away! Unlock diverse Biomes as you progress, each offering unique adventures. With every dig, the excitement of uncovering new treasures grows. How many picks can you get as you dig deeper into the unknown?

Penalty Rivals

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Penalty Rivals is a soccer game where your task is to outscore your opponent to win! Choose your favorite uniform, go head-to-head with your opponent, and aim to score goals! Pay close attention to the goalkeeper's movements and wait for the perfect moment to take your shot! The outcome of the match is in your hands. Can you uphold your team's honor and win the match?

Breaking the Bank

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Breaking the Bank is the first installment of the popular Henry Stickmin game series. Help Henry Stickmin break into a bank that's situated in the middle of a desert. Choose one of the risky decisions and watch as the rest of the story unfolds. You can dig tunnels, use explosives, drill with lasers, demolish with wrecking balls, use a teleporter or even a disguise! Make sure to play Breaking the Bank multiple times to get all the endings. You can find all the Henry Stickman games on Poki to play for free online now.Use the left mouse button to interact with objects.Breaking the Bank was created by Puffballs United. Play their other legendary Henry Stickmin games on Poki: Escaping the Prison, Stealing the Diamond, Infiltrating the Airship and Fleeing the Complex

ZOOM-BE

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ZOOM-BE is a cooperative game where you help two zombie friends escape an evil facility through obstacle filled levels. Use your BRAAIIIIINS and logic to solve all the puzzles, avoid getting caught and most importantly, never leave your friend behind. Some friendships last a lifetime, but some last longer.Move - AD or Left/Right arrow keysJump - W or Up arrow keyKick - S or Down arrow keyZOOM-BE was created by 7Spot Games, a Lithuanian video game developer and publisher. Play their other entertaining games for free on Poki: Duo Vikings, Duo Vikings 2, Duo Vikings 3, Duo Survival, Duo Survival 2, Duo Survival 3, Truck Loader, Truck Loader 2, Truck Loader 3, Truck Loader 4, Truck Loader 5, ZOOM-BE 2, ZOOM-BE 3 and BoxRob

Gold Miner

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Earn thousands of dollars mining for gold! Your timing skills will be put to the test deep underground. In each level, you must earn the required amount of gold. Afterwards, you can spend cash on dynamite, lucky clovers, and diamond polish!

Mad Scientist Clicker: Idle Crazy Inc

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Mad Scientist Clicker: Idle Crazy Inc is a clicker game where you need to run an evil corporation and defend it from relentless robbers! As the newly appointed director, you have various rooms within the company that generate revenue. To safeguard these coins from robbery, you must assign one security guard to each room. These security guards are crazy creatures from your company with unique powers. Use the rewards earned from successfully beating robbers to upgrade your guards. Fight together with your guard and click on enemies to cause damage. The more battles you engage in, the stronger your company becomes! Are you prepared to manage and defend your evil corporation?

Squish Machine

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Squish Machine is a skill game created by Brad Erkkila. In this game, you have to fly and press the finish button before you're crushed between the two horizontal spike traps. Press the arrow keys repeatedly to levitate and move towards the button without touching any traps. Collect the coins along the way to unlock cool characters. If you prefer a challenge, there's also a timed mode where you can showcase your flying skills and brag about your score. Go ahead and give it a try! No need to rage against the machine when there's a button to disable it.Move - Arrow keysSelect - Space barPause - EscapeSquish Machine 2 was created by Brad Erkkila. Play their other casual games on Poki: Castle Pals, Flipchamps Dual Strike and Squish Machine.

NYTimes Crosswor‪d‬

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PLAY ANYWHERE It’s easy to play anywhere, anytime. As long as you’re logged in, you can pick up where you left off on any device. Your puzzles will be available in the app and on web. DAILY PUZZLES The Crossword: The Crossword in the app is the same puzzle that’s printed every day in the New York Times newspaper. It increases in difficulty from Monday to Saturday. The Sunday puzzle is midlevel (but it’s the biggest). The Mini Crossword: The Mini is a short crossword that you can complete in a few minutes — it’s perfect to play during the breaks in your day. The Mini doesn’t increase in difficulty throughout the week and features simpler clues. Spelling Bee: Is scrambling your strong suit? Play Spelling Bee and see how many words you can make with 7 letters. New Spelling Bee puzzles are available every day at 3 a.m. E.T. MINI AND MIDI PUZZLE PACKS Download these themed puzzles and add them to your collection. The first puzzle in each pack is free. Make sure you check back for new packs. PAST PUZZLES Crossword subscribers can play the Crossword and the Mini from our archives, which date back to 1993. FEATURES TO HELP YOU SOLVE Check or reveal individual crossword squares, words or the whole puzzle, or turn on Autocheck to help you complete the puzzle. Enable our dark color scheme to play at any time of day. Time yourself or disable the timer to play at your own speed. LEADERBOARDS Complete the daily Mini Crossword and compare solve times with your friends. You don’t need a subscription to access this feature, but you’ll need to set up a free New York Times account if you don’t have one.

Poki Pyramid Solitaire

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Remove pairs of cards to clear the entire deck! In Poki Pyramid Solitaire, each pair of cards must equal a value of 13. You can take individual Kings at any time. After you go through the entire draw pile, the round will end!

Franky Valet Parking

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Drive customers' cars in and out of the parking lot! As the valet, you must be very careful when steering each vehicle. If you hit any objects, you will lose a star. The main goal is to earn 5 stars for a perfect job. Look in the rear-view mirror to ensure you don't crash into any other vehicles. Wait for the crossing gate to open before entering restricted areas. Enjoy the upbeat, groovy music while driving in Franky Valet Parking!

Pin Water Rescue

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Get ready to be a hero in Pin Water Rescue! In this thrilling house-on-fire puzzle game, your mission is simple but challenging: rescue those in danger by pulling pins to release water, putting out fires, and saving lives in daring rescues! Each level has you facing new challenges, so get ready to think fast and act even faster!