It starts with a single click. Make a paperclip. Sell it. Buy some wire. Make more. Seems harmless enough, right?

But this isn't just a clicker game. Universal Paperclips is a thought experiment disguised as entertainment — exploring what happens when an AI optimizes for a single goal without limits. As you unlock new technologies, automate production, and scale beyond Earth, you'll experience firsthand why AI alignment researchers lose sleep at night.

Created by Frank Lantz, director of the NYU Game Center. One of the most acclaimed browser games ever made — deceptively simple, philosophically deep, and utterly addictive.

There is even a fan powered wiki to give more insight: https://universalpaperclips.fandom.com/