Expression is a free puzzle game you can play right here in your browser. The core of it is puzzle, math and simulation. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Expression
Expression, a math based puzzle Your goal is to write a mathematical expression with the tiles available on screen, so that the expression matches the result shown after the "=" symbol on the bottom line. You can use some of the tiles or all of them. If you manage to write a correct expression made up of every available tile, you'll get a skip point, which allows you to skip a level if you find it too difficult.
How to play Expression
There is no tutorial to sit through — the game explains itself. The controls are listed in full in the table below — there are only a handful of them. Portrait layout: hold the phone the way you normally do, or play it centred in the page on desktop. There is no penalty for failing, so push a little harder than feels safe.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Select and drag pieces |
| Left click | Confirm a move |
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
Expression is the kind of game that fits into a gap between other things. Two minutes is a real session, and so is an hour. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.
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.
- Puzzle gameplay — Slow down and solve it
- Math gameplay — Mental arithmetic that does not feel like homework
- Simulation gameplay — Run the whole operation yourself
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Expression free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Expression — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Expression 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 Expression on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. 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 Expression?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — select and drag pieces; Left click — confirm a move.
Can I play Expression fullscreen?
Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
What kind of game is Expression?
Expression is a puzzle game built around puzzle, math and simulation. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
