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decisionproblem.com · since 2017
Is Universal Paperclips still online?
Yes. Universal Paperclips was online when we last checked.
Frank Lantz's 2017 incremental game: play an AI built to make paperclips, and keep making them. [1]
Opens the official site in a new tab.
What is Universal Paperclips?
In this directory, Universal Paperclips sits in the modern indie collection and is tagged incremental (7 games), text (33 games) and ai (3 games). It launched in 2017, which places it on our timeline.
How to play
- 1Open decisionproblem.com in a desktop or mobile browser. It is the official site; avoid “unblocked” mirrors.
- 2The homepage doesn't say whether you need an account. Many games here let you play as a guest and register later to keep progress.
- 3The homepage doesn't list controls, so we don't guess. Most games show a tutorial or a “how to play” screen on first launch.
Platform notes
- Browser
- Plays in the browser from decisionproblem.com (our inclusion rule).
- Account
- Not stated on the homepage.
- Mobile
- Not stated on the homepage.
Status history
| Checked (UTC) | Status | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026, 04:07 UTC | Up | 603 ms |
Per-check history started on Oct 29, 2026. Status changes across all games are in the status log.
Questions about Universal Paperclips
Is Universal Paperclips still online?
Yes. At our last check on Nov 2, 2026, 04:07 UTC, the official site at decisionproblem.com responded normally (HTTP 200) in 603 ms. A site that answers doesn't guarantee busy servers, so if a lobby is empty, try a different time of day.
When did Universal Paperclips come out?
Universal Paperclips launched in 2017 (source: en.wikipedia.org).
Do I need to download anything or make an account to play Universal Paperclips?
Universal Paperclips is playable from its official website in a web browser; that's our inclusion rule. Its homepage doesn't state whether an account is required, so expect a possible sign-up step.
What's the official Universal Paperclips website?
https://www.decisionproblem.com/paperclips/. Still Online only links to official game sites, never to re-uploads or mirror sites.
What games are similar to Universal Paperclips?
If you like Universal Paperclips, try A Dark Room, Candy Box 2, Kittens Game, Antimatter Dimensions.
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