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Idle & incremental

Universal Paperclips

by Frank Lantz

An incremental game about an AI whose only goal is making paperclips

🖥️ DesktopMouseSingle player⏱ 30+ minutesFree

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In Universal Paperclips you play an artificial intelligence built to make paperclips. You start by clicking a button and end up managing markets, computing resources and much larger projects, as the game explores what happens when a single goal is pursued without limits.

How to play

Universal Paperclips runs in a desktop or laptop browser at decisionproblem.com, with nothing to install. It supports mouse controls. It is a single-player game. A typical session lasts 30+ minutes.

Genre
Idle & incremental
Devices
Desktop
Controls
Mouse
Players
Single player
Session
30+ minutes
Price
Free
Status
Released
Made with
Custom / vanilla JS

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Questions about Universal Paperclips

Is Universal Paperclips free?

Yes. Universal Paperclips is completely free to play in your browser.

Can I play Universal Paperclips on my phone?

Not really. Universal Paperclips is made for a desktop or laptop browser and supports mouse controls.

Do I need to download Universal Paperclips?

No. Universal Paperclips runs in your web browser at decisionproblem.com. There is nothing to install.

Is Universal Paperclips multiplayer?

No. Universal Paperclips is a single-player game.

How long does a game of Universal Paperclips take?

A typical session lasts 30+ minutes.

Who made Universal Paperclips?

Universal Paperclips was made by Frank Lantz.

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