Color Pin is a browser-based puzzle game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. It leans on shooting, so expect plenty of replay value. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Color Pin
Shoot colored balls into the rotating wheel. Prepare yourself for color combinations, changes in rotation, and other changes in the gameplay that gradually emerge. Timing and perception are key, so be careful as you will need to pay attention to the variety of colors and not hit the other balls.
How to play Color Pin
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. Nothing about the control scheme is unusual; the table below covers all of it. Portrait layout: hold the phone the way you normally do, or play it centred in the page on desktop. Take the first run as practice and the second one seriously.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim |
| Left click | Fire |
| WASD | Move |
| R | Reload |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
The reason Color Pin holds up is restraint: it takes one idea — shooting — and builds the whole game around it instead of padding it out. That is a rarer quality than it sounds.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Added to our catalogue from a 2016 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Color Pin free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Color Pin — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Color Pin is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Color Pin on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Color Pin?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Color Pin fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Color Pin?
Color Pin is a puzzle game built around shooting. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
