Pull the Thread - Puzzle is a browser-based puzzle game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. Think puzzle — that is the shape of it. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Pull the Thread - Puzzle
Pull The Thread - Puzzle - this is a fun puzzle game. You need to stretch the thread between all the screws on the screen.
How to play Pull the Thread - Puzzle
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. The game runs in portrait, so on a phone you can play one-handed, and on desktop it stays centred rather than stretched out of shape. Take the first run as practice and the second one seriously.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Select and drag pieces |
| Left click | Confirm a move |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
The reason Pull the Thread - Puzzle holds up is restraint: it takes one idea — puzzle — and builds the whole game around it instead of padding it out. That is a rarer quality than it sounds.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Puzzle gameplay — Slow down and solve it
- Added to our catalogue from a 2020 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Pull the Thread - Puzzle free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Pull the Thread - Puzzle — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Pull the Thread - Puzzle 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 Pull the Thread - Puzzle on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Pull the Thread - Puzzle?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — select and drag pieces; Left click — confirm a move.
Can I play Pull the Thread - Puzzle fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Pull the Thread - Puzzle?
Pull the Thread - Puzzle is a puzzle game built around puzzle. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
