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Paperclip

Find a chain of trades through a market, starting with a paperclip and trying to reach the prize in as few swaps as possible

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Price
Free, paid extras. One-time unlock for practice, Expert markets, archive and full history
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Features
Daily, Unlimited, No sign-up, Archive
Categories
Logic & deduction
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What is Paperclip?

Paperclip gives you an item and a market of people who each want something and offer something else. Trace a sequence of exchanges from the red paperclip to the final prize, aiming to use the fewest trades

A daily market and a bonus market are free without signing up. A one-time purchase adds unlimited practice, Expert markets, the archive and full history

How to play Paperclip

Select your item to see who will take it, then choose a trade. Plan ahead so each new item moves you toward the prize

Modes and features

  • Daily market
  • Free bonus market
  • Paid practice, Expert markets and archive

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Paperclip: quick answers

What is Paperclip?

Find a chain of trades through a market, starting with a paperclip and trying to reach the prize in as few swaps as possible

How do you play Paperclip?

Select your item to see who will take it, then choose a trade. Plan ahead so each new item moves you toward the prize

Is Paperclip free?

Paperclip is free to play in part, with paid extras. One-time unlock for practice, Expert markets, archive and full history

Can I play Paperclip more than once a day?

Yes. Paperclip lets you play more than one game a day: see its modes above

Where can I play Paperclip?

Paperclip runs on: Web

What are some games like Paperclip?

Try enclose.horse, Shikaku, Tango and Threezy. Each one has its own page here with the details

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