Frequently Asked Questions

32 answered questions — everything from "what is GameJadoo?" to "how do achievements work?" If your question isn't here, email us at gamejadoo100@gmail.com.

Getting Started

What is GameJadoo?

GameJadoo (also spelled Game Jadoo, Game Jadu, or Jadoo Game) is a free HTML5 browser games portal with 120+ curated games across arcade, puzzle, board, action, shooter, skill, word and sports categories. The name means "game magic" in Hindi. Every game is playable instantly in your browser with no download, no sign-up, and no in-app purchases.

How do I play games on GameJadoo?

Just tap or click any game tile on the homepage or category pages. The game loads directly in your browser and starts playing within a few seconds. No installer, no account, no email required.

Do I need to create an account?

No. GameJadoo does not require any account, sign-up, email, or phone number. You can play any game immediately. Your personal stats (streaks, achievements, favorites, best scores) are saved locally in your browser only — never sent to our servers.

Do I need to download anything?

No. Every game is a browser-based HTML5 game. Nothing to install, no plugin required, no app store. Open the page and play.

Is GameJadoo really free?

Yes, 100% free. No subscription, no paywalls, no in-app purchases, no premium tier. GameJadoo is supported by lightweight advertising outside of gameplay.

Games & Content

How many games does GameJadoo have?

120+ games as of 2026, across 8 categories: arcade, puzzle, board, action, shooter, skill, word and sports. We add new games regularly and remove games that no longer meet our quality bar.

What kinds of games are on GameJadoo?

Curated casual games: arcade classics (Snake, Breakout, Space-style shooters), puzzle games (2048, Sudoku, Bubble Shooter), board games (Chess, Checkers, Connect Four, Tic-Tac-Toe), word games (Wordle-style, Hangman), physics-based casual games (Hill Climb, Drift Boss, Doodle Hopper), sports simulations (Basketball, Mini Golf, Darts), and more.

How do you choose which games to include?

Every game goes through a structured review by our editorial team. Read our full review methodology at /how-we-review. Games are scored against six criteria (load speed, mobile usability, frame stability, replay value, fairness, originality) and must clear a minimum score in every category.

How often do you add new games?

We publish new games and blog content roughly twice a week. Featured lists and pillar pages are re-tested at least once per quarter to ensure they reflect the current state of each game.

Why did a game disappear from the site?

Games are removed when they no longer meet our quality standards: broken controls, new predatory monetization, or the game being delisted from its original source. When we remove a game we usually replace it with a similar alternative that still meets our bar.

Devices, Compatibility & Performance

Does GameJadoo work on mobile phones?

Yes. Roughly 70% of GameJadoo players are on phones. Every game supports touch controls and is tested on real Android and iOS devices before being featured. See our /author/mobile-ux-lead page for how we test.

Does GameJadoo work on Chromebooks?

Yes, excellently. Chromebooks are one of our primary target platforms because they are widely used in schools. Every game is tested on entry-level Chromebook hardware before being featured. See our full /blog/chromebook-gaming-complete-guide for details.

Does GameJadoo work at school?

Usually yes. Since we load as a normal HTML5 website (not an app store or downloader), most school Wi-Fi filters allow us. Some aggressive enterprise filters block entire "games" categories, in which case no client-side workaround exists — respect your school's network policies.

Does GameJadoo work offline?

Games need internet to load the first time. Once loaded in your browser tab, gameplay generally continues without constant internet. You can also install GameJadoo as a Progressive Web App (PWA) for true offline-first support.

Which browsers does GameJadoo work on?

Any modern browser: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Brave, and their mobile equivalents. Older browsers (Internet Explorer, pre-2020 versions of any browser) are not supported.

Why is a specific game running slowly?

A few common causes: too many browser tabs open, browser extensions consuming CPU, hardware acceleration disabled, or genuinely aging hardware. Close other tabs, disable heavy extensions, and try again. On Chromebooks specifically, our /blog/chromebook-gaming-complete-guide has detailed performance tips.

Privacy, Safety & Advertising

Is GameJadoo safe for kids?

Yes. GameJadoo is family-friendly — no adult content, no violence beyond casual arcade level, no gambling mechanics, no personal data collection. Games are safe for players of all ages, including school-age children.

What data does GameJadoo collect?

Minimal: we use basic analytics (Google Analytics) to understand which pages are popular. We do NOT collect emails, phone numbers, addresses, or personally identifying information. Your game stats save locally in your browser only. Full details in our /privacy policy.

How does GameJadoo make money?

Through standard programmatic advertising (Google AdSense). We do not sell user data, do not run affiliate schemes that influence rankings, and do not accept sponsored placements on curated lists. See our /content-standards for details.

Do the ads inside GameJadoo track me?

Google AdSense may serve personalized ads based on your general web activity. You can opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com. GameJadoo itself does not run tracking cookies outside of standard analytics.

Are the ads intrusive?

No. Our /content-standards forbid ads inside gameplay frames, forbid ad-driven pop-ups and redirects, forbid interstitial ads that interrupt play, and require the content-to-ad ratio to strongly favor content. Every page shows meaningfully more original content than advertising space.

Player Stats & Progress

Does GameJadoo save my progress?

Yes, locally in your browser only. Streaks, achievements, favorites, and best scores save to browser localStorage. Clearing your browser data will reset these. Your progress is never sent to our servers.

How do achievements work?

Play any game to start earning them. There are 15 achievements ranging from "First Steps" (play your first game) to "Well-Rounded" (play at least one game in every category). Track your progress on /me.

What are streaks and how do I keep one alive?

A streak is the number of consecutive days you've played at least one game. Play at least one game per day (by your local time) to grow your streak. Miss a day and it resets to zero.

Can I move my progress to another device?

Not currently. Because we deliberately do not require accounts, progress is device-specific. This is a trade-off for privacy: we don't collect anything, but we can't sync anything either.

Editorial & Contact

Who runs GameJadoo?

A small editorial team of four. Read the full team biographies at /author/gamejadoo, or read the individual bios: /author/editorial-lead, /author/senior-tester, /author/mobile-ux-lead, /author/seo-content-specialist.

Where can I read your editorial policies?

See /editorial-guidelines for our overall editorial principles, /content-standards for specific quality thresholds, and /how-we-review for our game review methodology.

How can I contact GameJadoo?

Email gamejadoo100@gmail.com. Response time is typically 1–3 business days. For urgent copyright takedowns, put "[URGENT — Copyright]" in the subject.

Can I suggest a game?

Yes. Email gamejadoo100@gmail.com with "Game Submission" in the subject line and a link to your game. It will go through our standard review process. We do our best to reply with our decision.

Can I submit a guest post?

We accept a limited number of guest contributions from real casual-game writers with hands-on gameplay experience. Email gamejadoo100@gmail.com with "Guest Post" in the subject line, your writing samples, and a proposed topic.

How do I report a bug or broken game?

Email gamejadoo100@gmail.com with the game URL and a description of the issue. We prioritize reports about featured games and popular pillar-list entries.

How do I report a copyright issue?

See our /dmca page for the full takedown notice procedure. Valid DMCA claims are actioned within 24 hours in most cases.

Still have a question?

Email gamejadoo100@gmail.com or use our contact form. A real human reads every message.