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
The rules land within the first few seconds of play. Nothing about the control scheme is unusual; the table below covers all of it. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. 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
Difficulty in Tap the Frog comes from the game itself rather than from waiting, unlocking or paying, which is rarer than it should be. That is the whole pitch, and it is enough.
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, entirely free. Tap the Frog costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
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?
It works on phones and tablets. 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?
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 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.
