How to Conquer “There Is No Game” on Cool Math Games
“There Is No Game” is a point-and-click adventure on Cool Math Games that initially deceives players into believing there is no gameplay involved. However, navigating through its puzzles requires a strategic approach and creative thinking. Below is a guide to help you beat the game.
Title Screen: Unveiling the Game
When you start “There Is No Game,” the title screen features blocky letters. Here’s what to do:
- Interact with the Letter ‘O’: Click on the ‘O’ in “No” ten times until it falls to the ground.
- Shake Things Up: Drag the ‘O’ to the top and release it repeatedly to shake the screen and reveal a volume icon.
- Silence the Narrator: Click the volume icon to mute the narrator, who will try to evade your clicks by making the icon move.
- Break and Enter: The narrator will place a wooden barrier over the icon. Use the ‘O’ to break it by dropping it from above.
- Remove the Screws: Once the letters fall, unscrew the metal panel by clicking and holding on the screws.
- Spell ‘Game’: Drag the letters to fill in the blanks, spelling out “Game.”
Pong Game: Mastering the Classic
The game transitions to a Pong-like scenario. Here’s how to progress:
- Play Pong: Drag the paddle to hit the ball and destroy bricks.
- Adapt to Changes: As the narrator moves bricks around, stay focused on hitting them.
- Retrieve the Ball: If your ball disappears, drag the ball icon from under the score to continue.
- Deal with Glitches: Destroy all bricks despite the glitches to reveal a trophy.
- Collect the Trophy: Click it, and hover over the green arrow to return to the title screen.
Free the Goat: The Great Escape
Back at the title screen, it’s time to focus on freeing the goat:
- Change ‘Game’ to ‘Goat’: Use the letters to replace “Game” with “Goat.”
- Discover the Goat’s Cage: Click the green arrow to find a goat trapped in a cage.
- Find the Key: Notice a flying squirrel holding a key. To attract it, replace “Goat” with “Tree.”
- Grow a Tree: Use the trophy to collect water from the waterfall on the goat screen. Water the sapling three times to make it grow.
- Climb the Tree: Once fully grown, this lets you reach the squirrel.
Acquiring the Key: Trade with the Squirrel
To get the key from the squirrel:
- Shake the Tree: Click on the brown item on the tree to drop a walnut.
- Crack the Nut: Use the metal box to crack the walnut on the title screen.
- Trade with the Squirrel: Give the de-shelled nut to the squirrel in exchange for the key.
Should You Forgive the Narrator?
In the final act, the narrator asks for your forgiveness:
- Make Your Choice: You can either forgive or not forgive the narrator. Both choices lead to the game ending.
Congratulations! You’ve now completed “There Is No Game.” With this walkthrough, you can guide others or even attempt a speedrun to test your skills. Enjoy the challenge and outwit the narrator to claim victory.
