Paint by Numbers
Play Paint by Numbers free online — fill numbered cells to reveal five pixel-art puzzles (Heart, Rainbow, Tree, Fish, Rocket). Pick a color, tap matching cells, and race the clock. No download.
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📖 How to Play
Tap a color swatch at the bottom to select it, then tap any numbered cell in the grid to paint it. The number in each cell tells you which color goes there. Fill every region correctly to complete the puzzle. Finish faster for a bigger time bonus!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play Paint by Numbers?
Select a color from the palette at the bottom of the screen by tapping it. Then tap any cell in the grid that matches that number to fill it with your chosen color. Complete all numbered cells to finish the puzzle and move to the next one.
How is the score calculated in Paint by Numbers?
You earn 10 points for every correctly painted cell. Finishing a puzzle awards a 100-point completion bonus plus a time bonus of up to 200 extra points — the faster you complete it, the more you earn. Mistakes do not deduct points, but they slow you down.
Can I play Paint by Numbers on my phone?
Yes! The game is fully touch-optimized for mobile. Tap to select a color and tap to paint cells — no mouse or keyboard needed. It works on any modern browser without downloads or sign-ups.
How many puzzles are in Paint by Numbers?
There are five fixed puzzles: Heart, Rainbow, Tree, Fish, and Rocket. You play them in that order from a menu — finish one to unlock the next. Sizes range from Heart (10×8) up to Tree (11×11), so later puzzles take a bit more scanning.
What happens if I tap the wrong color in Paint by Numbers?
The cell stays empty and a short flash marks the miss. Mistakes are counted on the HUD but they do not subtract points — they only slow you down, which cuts the time bonus (up to 200 extra points, minus 2 per second). Finish with zero mistakes and you will see a Perfect banner.
Do I pick any puzzle, or is it a campaign?
Five puzzles in order: Heart (10×8), Rainbow, Tree (11×11), Fish, Rocket (10×11). Finish one to unlock the next. After Rocket the campaign ends — restart from the shell, not a mid-puzzle continue. Solo.
Can two people paint, and do mistakes cost points?
Solo only. Correct cell +10. Puzzle clear +100. Time bonus starts at 200 and loses 2 per second (never below 0). Misses flash and increment the HUD but do not subtract score. Free in the browser, tap palette then cell, no download.
Can I undo a painted cell or skip a puzzle in Paint by Numbers?
No undo and no skip. A correctly painted cell stays filled; background 0-cells never need paint and taps on them do nothing. Play Heart (10x8), Rainbow (12x7), Tree (11x11), Fish (12x9), then Rocket (10x11) in that order. After Rocket the campaign ends — restart from the shell. Solo, free in the browser, no download.