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Çay RushThe free Turkish tea game

Catch the çay. Keep your combo. Share your score.
A tiny tea break you’ll want to take again and again.

No download No sign-up Mobile friendly
ÇAY RUSH60-second classic
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Move the tray with ← →, A D, or drag
Lives
COMBO ×1
Hold to move

Free to play. Made with love for Turkish culture.

AFTER THE LAST SIP

Take the tea break home.

Meet the characters off-screen on gifts made for your everyday rituals.

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YOU’VE PLAYED WITH THEMNow meet the whole crew.
Ahmet, Eylül, Ela, Giray, Defne, Gazi, Filiz, Pingucan and Dino from Roots & Talks Meet the characters
MORE THAN A GAME

A little piece of home,
one glass at a time.

In Türkiye, çay is rarely just a drink. It’s an invitation to sit down, catch up and stay a little longer. It appears at breakfast, after dinner, in busy bazaars and during quiet family visits.

Çay Rush turns that tiny, beloved ritual into a fast and joyful browser game. No Turkish required—just quick reflexes and a love of a good tea break.

01

Why the tulip-shaped glass?

The slim waist and curved top make the small glass instantly recognizable. It also shows off the rich ruby color of Turkish black tea.

02

How do you say “tea” in Turkish?

Çay sounds like “chai.” Want to learn more? Explore free Turkish lessons with the Roots & Talks characters.

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FROM FIRST SIP TO HIGH SCORE

How to play Çay Rush

Easy to learn. Just tricky enough to say “one more round.”

  1. 01

    Move your tray

    Use your arrow keys, A and D, the on-screen controls, or simply drag on your screen.

  2. 02

    Catch the good stuff

    Hot çay scores 100 points. Turkish delight scores 250. Sugar adds a precious second.

  3. 03

    Build your combo

    Every five catches raises your multiplier, up to ×5. Keep the tray moving and the combo alive.

Play a free round60 seconds is all you need.
BEFORE YOU ASK

Everything over a glass of çay.

Quick answers about the game, daily challenges and sharing your score.

Ask us something else
Is Çay Rush free to play?

Yes. Çay Rush is completely free, with no download, account or sign-up required. Open the page in a modern browser and play.

Can I play Çay Rush on my phone?

Yes. The game works on phones, tablets and desktop computers. Drag your finger on mobile, use the on-screen arrows, or play with a keyboard on desktop.

What does “çay” mean?

Çay means tea in Turkish. It is pronounced roughly like “chai.” Turkish black tea is traditionally served in small, tulip-shaped glasses.

How does the daily challenge work?

Daily mode uses the date to create the same item-drop sequence for every player that day. Return each day for a fresh sequence and build a daily-play streak. Your scores and streak are saved only on your device.

How can I challenge a friend?

Finish a round and select Challenge friends. Your share message includes your score and a special link, so your friend can open the game and try to beat it. You can also download a score card for social media.

Does the game work without an internet connection?

You need an internet connection to load the page. After it has loaded, keep the tab open to continue playing.