Do I need a fast computer to run Tricky Cups‏?

No. Puzzle games are light on graphics and run fine on older laptops, basic tablets and most phones. A current browser matters more than hardware.

Can two people play together?

Puzzle games here are generally single player, but they work well passed back and forth, with one person solving and another suggesting moves.

Why did my progress disappear?

Progress is stored in the browser rather than an account. If you cleared browsing data, used a private window, or switched devices, the game would start fresh.

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Tricky Cups‏

Do you have what it takes to become the MASTER OF CUPS?

4.3

Play now — it's free

Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Puzzles
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Touch + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

Do you have what it takes to become the MASTER OF CUPS? The idea is simple: move the balls from one cup to another until they end up in the goal cup. It’s easier said than done. This game contains endless levels with tricky set up: sometimes there’s one ball, sometimes two balls. Sometimes there are obstacles, or slides to help you. The trickiness never ends.

What it's like to play

The best moment in any puzzle game is the one just after you have been stuck. You have tried the obvious moves, nothing worked, and then you spot the thing you overlooked. The whole board resolves in a few quick taps. Sessions are built from a string of those moments, separated by stretches of quiet staring. It is slow in a good way.

How to play

1Identify the goal first. Look for a target, counter or outline that tells you what a finished stage looks like.
2Make a move you can reverse, then see how the board reacts. Most puzzles let you undo or restart freely.
3Group similar pieces or clear blockers early so you have room to work later in the stage.
4When you solve a stage, note what the trick was; the next few stages will usually build on it.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Designed for a phone held upright
Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
Listed under Puzzles

Why it's worth a go

Because it fits into the gaps. Tricky Cups‏ does not need a download or a login, and a stage takes about as long as waiting for a kettle. It is also one of the few kinds of game that leaves you feeling slightly sharper rather than drained.

Who it's for

Players of any age who like a quiet challenge. Grandparents and grandchildren can share it. People who commute, anyone who enjoys logic problems, and those who want a game that does not demand quick fingers.

FAQs

Do I need a fast computer to run Tricky Cups‏?: No. Puzzle games are light on graphics and run fine on older laptops, basic tablets and most phones. A current browser matters more than hardware.
Can two people play together?: Puzzle games here are generally single player, but they work well passed back and forth, with one person solving and another suggesting moves.
Why did my progress disappear?: Progress is stored in the browser rather than an account. If you cleared browsing data, used a private window, or switched devices, the game would start fresh.