How Beat the Clock Works
Beat the Clock turns Zip into a race. You start with a time bank and solve one puzzle after another. Each solved board adds bonus seconds to the clock, so a fast, clean run keeps you going. The run ends the moment the clock hits zero.
Pick a difficulty: Easy, Medium, Hard, or Expert. Easier modes bank more time per solve and start on smaller grids; harder modes are stingier with time and escalate to larger boards faster. As you solve, waves raise the difficulty, so the challenge keeps climbing.
Anyone can play a run for free. Scores on the weekly board are stored in your browser, so you can track personal bests without creating an account. For a calmer session, switch to the daily Zip game or unlimited mode.