PLAYER 1 · NO COINS REQUIRED
The Interrocade
Beat the blank. Change the mood. Ask a better question.
Free browser games. No account.
No signup. Just pick one and play.
Welcome to the Interrocade.Read the intro
Insert nothing. Press play. These aren't your typical games. They're built to teach, because what's the point of playing if you learn nothing? A game with a purpose can still be fun, and that's the goal here.
We put together a few games to help us all learn punctuation. The more we learn, the more we improve, and the more fun we have.
The games are simple. They're in beta, and it's just me building them. Help me make them better. Play them, break them, tell me what you think. Got an idea? Send it. Reach me on SimpleX or sign up for the beta program.
Pick your kind of play
One mark can change everything.
Play solo, pass a device, or put a question up for the room.
GAME 01 · SELECT TO START
Mind the Mark BETA
Beat the blank.
How it plays
Pick the mark that fits a sentence and its tone clue. Five questions per round, with an explanation after each choice.
One player. Good for a short classroom warmup. Scores stay on this device, not on a public leaderboard.
GAME 02 · SELECT TO START
Tone Lock BETA
Same words. New attitude.
Play Tone Lock → · Practice without a timer
How it plays
Same words, different marks, different mood. Add punctuation to match the requested mood before time runs out.
One player. Start with untimed Practice. The timed game gets faster by level. Tone is a matter of judgment; the game shows one reading, not the only reading.
For teachers and families
Read the rules with new players. Use a nickname, not a child's full name. Ask Better Questions saves the project and player names in this browser, so use a made-up project and first names or nicknames.
These are browser games, not the Android keyboard beta. You can play without joining a test or sharing personal details. If browser storage is blocked, progress lasts only for the current visit.
LOOK CLOSER
Mark of the Day.
Opinions with a purpose.A comic strip.
Teachers' HubSmall marks.Big teaching moments.
Found something that needs fixing?
Tell us the game, what happened and what you expected. Suggestions are welcome too.
Email [email protected] · Use SimpleX
Email opens your own mail app. Please leave out children's full names and private details.
Keep the hunt going
Eight hidden marks are waiting around the site. Find all eight to unlock free chart and wallpaper downloads. Game scores do not count toward the hunt. The classroom resources are free without it.
Punctuation resources, books, podcasts and source links →
One more question.
What should we fix before you blame the punctuation?
Tap an answer. See what happens.
Want to say more? Tell us what would help. A sentence is plenty.
Tell us by email → Use SimpleX →
Your tap stays on this page. It is not saved or sent. Email opens your mail app; you decide whether to send. No signup. Please leave out children's names and other private details.
The black Bring Punctuation Back Tee helps fund the field guide.