Serif or Sans?

A word appears in a mystery font. Tap Serif (with the little feet) or Sans (clean, no feet). 10 rounds — how many can you nail?

Round 1/10 Score 0 🔥 0

Done!

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Game Rules

  1. A single word appears in a mystery typeface. Look closely at the shape of the letters.
  2. Decide whether it is a serif or a sans-serif and tap the matching button.
  3. You get instant feedback and the game reveals the correct style each round.
  4. Guess right several times in a row to build a streak — the 🔥 counter lights up at 3 and above.
  5. Play 10 rounds, then see your score, a grade, and a result you can share.
Quick tip: serif letters have little feet — small strokes at the ends of the lines (think Times). Sans-serif letters are clean, with no feet (think Arial). On a computer you can also play with the keyboard: ← or S for serif, → or L for sans.

FAQ

How do I recognize a serif font?

A serif font has small finishing strokes — the serifs, or "feet" — at the ends of each letter. Serifs are common in books, newspapers, and classic or formal designs. Browse our collection of serif fonts to see thousands of examples.

How do I recognize a sans serif font?

Sans-serif means "without serifs". These fonts have clean, blunt line endings and a more modern, minimal look, which is why they are so common on screens and in interfaces. Explore our sans serif fonts collection for examples.

How can I tell serif and sans-serif apart quickly?

Look at the ends of the strokes. Tiny feet or flares mean serif; plain, straight endings mean sans-serif. After a few rounds you will spot the difference almost instantly.

Which fonts does the game use?

Every round pulls a real Google font, balanced 50/50 between serif and sans-serif, and renders your word live — so no two games look the same.

Can I identify a real font I saw somewhere?

Yes. Upload an image on WhatFontIs and it will find the exact font or the closest matches, plus where to get it.

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