Tap the Frog is a browser-based puzzle game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. It leans on drawing & art, so expect something that rewards a bit of practice. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Tap the Frog
Do you have what it takes to help the Frog jump, paint and spacewalk the way to his sweetheart? Join the Frog as he embarks on an adventure that will take him from the lily pads of his home pond to the farthest reaches of outer space. Easy to play yet challenging to master, this game will keep you entertained forever.
How to play Tap the Frog
There is very little to learn before your first run. Load the game above and it fills the player in landscape. On desktop use the fullscreen button for the largest possible view; on a phone, turn the device sideways. Take the first run as practice and the second one seriously.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse / trackpad | Draw and colour |
| Left click | Pick a tool or colour |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
The appeal here is the loop: a short round, a clear result, and an obvious idea about what to do differently next time.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Drawing & Art gameplay — Make something on a blank canvas
- Added to our catalogue from a 2015 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Tap the Frog free to play?
Yes. Tap the Frog is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Tap the Frog 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 Tap the Frog on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Tap the Frog?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse / trackpad — draw and colour; Left click — pick a tool or colour.
Can I play Tap the Frog fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Tap the Frog?
Tap the Frog is a puzzle game built around drawing & art. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
