What is Running Late?
Running Late is a free card & board game with chef and singleplayer elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. You're late for work.
How to play Running Late
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Running Late loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Mouse / touch only Tap a card to add it to your excuse chain (3 cards per day) Tap an answer to respond to the boss's follow-up questions Optional buttons: redraw your hand or tell the truth (once per run)
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Card & Board |
|---|---|
| Tags | chef, singleplayer |
| Controls | Mouse, Touch (tap or swipe) |
| Screen | Landscape (800 × 600) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
You're late for work. Again. The boss is waiting at your desk, coffee in hand, and he wants the whole story. Running Late is a card-based bluffing game where you build excuse chains out of ridiculous cards — traffic jams, pigeon negotiations, weather balloons, a dog that shows no remorse. But every card locks in facts about your story. Say you took the bus, then blame a flat tire? WIDERSPRUCH — sorry, CONTRADICTION! The red stamp slams down and your credibility takes a hit.
Running Late: frequently asked questions
Is Running Late free to play?
Yes. Running Late is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Running Late?
The developer's instructions for Running Late say: "Mouse / touch only Tap a card to add it to your excuse chain (3 cards per day) Tap an answer to respond to the boss's follow-up questions Optional buttons: redraw your hand or tell the truth (once per run)"
Can I play Running Late on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Running Late supports touch controls, so it works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones and tablets as well as on a computer.
What games are similar to Running Late?
If you like Running Late, try Popit vs Spinner, Angry Checkers and Link Line Puzzle. They are card & board games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Card & Board category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Running Late is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.