Games Like Regex Game

Core Gameplay

Regular Expressions - an essential skill for programmers - become your puzzle-solving tool.

Starting with basic number matching, each level introduces new Regex rules with gradually increasing complexity.

30+ Meticulously Designed Levels covering fundamental Regex concepts through:

Accessible Design: 95% of the levels require no coding experience to pass perfectly. Players who can program can use their abilities to reduce the difficulty of the red level.

Brain Teasers: Regex-themed mini-games between chapters to consolidate skills. The subtle pace of the challenge helps to alleviate the frustration of a failed challenge.

First Challenge Example

Real-world Scenario: Identify email addresses in text:

Regex Tips

\d matches digits

+ indicates "one or more" of preceding element

~ o(*￣▽￣*)o That's right! Solution:

"Congratulations! You've cleared the toughest level in Chapter 2!"

(Quick Flip Book)

Web Crawling Simulation

Chapter 4 Challenge: Extract HTML links from tags:

So smart! Advanced Solution:

]*?href\s*=\s*[\"\']?(?[^\"\']+)[\"\']?[^>]*?>

( ˘•ω•˘ ) What? Not yet?

Keep playing! The early levels will systematically build your skills to conquer advanced challenges.

(Players who can solve this problem should have studied regular expressions. The first 3 chapters are mainly for beginners, so please skip the level on your own according to your ability.)

Difficulty System

Chapters 1-3: Green

/Blue

levels

Chapter 4+: Purple

/Red challenges

AI assistance recommended for stuck moments.

~~Red levels: Where "simple" means 2 hours of glorious debugging~~