How Browser Games Work: HTML5, Canvas, Audio and Local Storage
A practical explanation of what happens when an OnTrick game loads in your browser and why modern HTML5 games need no installation.
Read guide →Play smarter.
Understand the game.
Original explainers and practical guides for browser-game controls, strategy, privacy and comfortable play.
Arcade Game Skills: Timing, Positioning and Score Improvement
Learn the three habits that transfer across runners, shooters, dodging games, pong and other fast browser games.
Read guide →Puzzle Game Strategy: Reduce Uncertainty One Move at a Time
A reusable method for memory games, sliding puzzles, mines, Sudoku, match-three and logic grids.
Read guide →Keyboard vs Touch Controls: Getting the Best Experience
Which OnTrick games work best with keyboard, mouse or touch, plus simple ways to improve control accuracy.
Read guide →Healthy Browser Gaming: Short Sessions, Breaks and Comfortable Play
Simple habits for keeping quick browser-game sessions comfortable and enjoyable.
Read guide →Browser Game Privacy: Cookies, Local Storage and Advertising
Understand the difference between local game preferences, server logs, cookies and third-party advertising technologies.
Read guide →How to Choose a Browser Game for a Quick Break
Match the game type to the amount of time, attention and control method you have available.
Read guide →How OnTrick Organises, Tests and Describes Its Games
A transparent look at how game listings, descriptions, controls, guides and site updates are prepared.
Read guide →EDITORIAL STANDARD
Useful before promotional.
OnTrick separates game instructions, editorial guides and advertising. Our goal is to explain what a game does and how it is controlled before monetization elements are introduced.