Instant arcade · 1 MB · all ages
Odd One Out
Find the one tile that's different before the clock runs dry. Shades, mirror images and sneaky details get harder as the grid grows. Five in a row sparks Fever.
Odd One Out
Weekly high scores
Finish #1 this week or set an outstanding record and you could win airtime.
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How to play
Scores save to the weekly board when you're signed in. The top weekly score earns bonus XP and a chance to win airtime.
Fair play
Every ranked run is replayed on our server from your inputs, so only the score the server reproduces counts. Scripted inputs, bots, and superhuman timing are caught automatically, and standout scores get a human check before they hit the board.
Play this with a friend
Finish a run, then tap Challenge a friend to send them the same level.
How to play Odd One Out
- A grid of identical tiles appears. Exactly one is different.
- Tap the odd one. Each right pick adds time and deals a new grid.
- A wrong tap costs three seconds. The run ends when the clock reaches zero.
Tips for a higher score
- Relax your eyes and take in the whole grid: the odd tile often pops out on its own.
- From level two on, the difference may be a shade, a rotation, a mirror image or one missing detail.
- Five right in a row starts Fever for double points; twelve starts Super Fever for triple.
FAQ
- Is Odd One Out free to play?
- Yes. It runs in any browser with no download. Sign in to put your best score on the weekly leaderboard.
- How big does the grid get?
- It starts at 2 by 2 and grows to 8 by 8, while the difference between the odd tile and the rest keeps shrinking.
- Is it good for kids?
- Yes. Odd One Out is rated for everyone and needs no reading, so it suits players from age six.