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1Line is a free puzzle game you can play right here in your browser. It leans on puzzle, drawing & art and physics, so expect short rounds you can repeat. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.

About 1Line

1Line is not just a game; it's a captivating puzzle experience that will test your wit and creativity. If you're a fan of brain-teasers and mind-bending challenges, this game is tailor-made for you. 🧠 Puzzle Mastery: Get ready to embark on an intellectual journey like no other. 1Line is a puzzle game that will engage your mind, providing hours of immersive entertainment as you decipher intricate puzzles. 🎮 Game of Ingenuity: In 1Line, your goal is simple yet profoundly challenging: connect the dots using only one continuous line. Sounds easy, right? Think again! Each level presents a unique puzzle that will push the boundaries of your problem-solving skills. 🧩 Puzzles Galore: With a vast array of meticulously designed puzzles, 1Line offers a puzzle-solving experience that never gets old. Whether you're a casual player or a die-hard puzzle enthusiast, there's always a new challenge to conquer. 🌟 Gaming Delight: 1Line strikes the perfect balance between challenge and enjoyment. It's a game that rewards clever thinking and persistence, ensuring that every solved puzzle brings a sense of accomplishment. 🏆 Master the Art of Line Drawing: Sharpen your mental acuity and hone your line-drawing skills as you progress through increasingly complex puzzles. Each level is a stepping stone on your journey to puzzle mastery.

How to play 1Line

The rules land within the first few seconds of play. The controls are listed in full in the table below — there are only a handful of them. It fills the player in landscape, so use the fullscreen button on desktop and turn your phone sideways on mobile. Take the first run as practice and the second one seriously.

Controls

InputAction
MouseSelect and drag pieces
Left clickConfirm a move

On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.

Why it is worth playing

The reason 1Line holds up is restraint: it takes one idea — puzzle — and builds the whole game around it instead of padding it out. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.

At a glance

  • Free to play with no account required
  • Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
  • Landscape layout with fullscreen support
  • Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
  • Puzzle gameplay — Slow down and solve it
  • Drawing & Art gameplay — Make something on a blank canvas
  • Physics gameplay — Momentum and gravity do half the work
  • Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release

Frequently asked questions

Is 1Line free to play?

Yes. 1Line is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.

Do I need to download or install anything?

No. 1Line is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.

Can I play 1Line on my phone?

It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.

What are the controls for 1Line?

Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — select and drag pieces; Left click — confirm a move.

Can I play 1Line fullscreen?

Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.

What kind of game is 1Line?

1Line is a puzzle game built around puzzle, drawing & art and physics. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.

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