Hue Zoo
A color-matching game for all ages. A mystery animal waits in silhouette beside a target color, and the right swatch brings it to life. Match three animals to clear a stage, beat the clock for bonus points, and survive the boss chases that follow every speed round.
Eighteen stages add more swatches in ever closer shades as the zoo moves from morning to night. Animal names come in eight languages, including Spanish, French and German.
Hue Zoo is a game by Randall Artiaga at Gruffazilla.
How to Play Hue Zoo
- Press Play. Each round shows a mystery animal in silhouette next to its target color.
- Tap or click the swatch that exactly matches the target. The right one reveals the animal and its name.
- A wrong swatch costs 10 points, and the round keeps going until time runs out, so a miss can still be recovered.
- Every match scores 100 points plus one bonus point for each second left on the clock. Three matches clear the stage.
- Every third stage is a speed round: match as many animals as possible before the short timer ends. Each match is worth 50 points, and each miss costs 100.
- After each speed round a boss chases a smaller animal down the screen. Tap a lane (or use the arrow keys or A and D) to dodge. Every dodge scores 20 points, and three hits end the chase.
Tips & Strategy
- Speed matters more than it looks. The time bonus is one point per second left, so a quick match early in a round can be worth far more than a careful one.
- In speed rounds, accuracy beats guessing. A miss costs twice what a match earns, so a moment of focus pays off.
- Later stages bring up to eight swatches in shades only a few steps apart. Compare the target against its closest neighbors rather than scanning the whole row.
- In a boss chase, move early and keep an eye on where the boss is lining up. Later bosses switch lanes, leap and chase, so a last-second dodge gets riskier each time.
- Keep an eye out for a special guest near the end of the game. One animal never appears in the regular lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hue Zoo free to play?
Yes. Hue Zoo is free in the browser with no account and no download. It loads directly on this page.
Does Hue Zoo work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Hue Zoo plays with simple taps and is laid out in portrait, so it fits a phone screen naturally. It also plays with a mouse on a desktop or laptop.
What languages does Hue Zoo support?
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German and Vietnamese. The game picks up the browser language automatically, and the language button on the title screen switches it at any time. Animal names change too, so the game doubles as a way to learn animal names in another language.
How many stages are there?
Eighteen. Twelve are regular matching stages and six are speed rounds, and each speed round leads into a boss chase. The final score, high score, accuracy and best speed round are shown at the end.
Is Hue Zoo good for kids?
Yes. The game has friendly animals, simple tap controls, and very little reading needed to play. The first stage even hints at the right swatch after a couple of seconds. Later stages get genuinely tricky, so older players get a real challenge as well.