About Cut the Rope: Magic — Transform Om Nom to Beat the Spider Wizard
Cut the Rope: Magic is ZeptoLab's official browser version of the 2015 spin-off that hands Om Nom a book of spells. A sneaky spider wizard steals his candy and hides inside a storybook, so the little green monster jumps in after him, and you play your way through its pages. If you started with the original Cut the Rope, the core skill is the same: swipe across a rope to cut it and let gravity, momentum and timing carry the candy into Om Nom's mouth, picking up as many of the three stars as you can on the way.
The twist is magic. Tap the transformation icon and Om Nom changes shape. As a bird he hovers above the spot where he stood. As a baby he shrinks to slip through narrow gaps. As a mouse he scurries toward the candy, which turns into cheese. As a fish he dives through water, as a ghost he lets objects pass straight through him, and as a dragon he sneezes a blast that pushes things away. Each world of the book introduces one form, starting with Sky Castle, and the wizard keeps coming back for boss levels. In Cut the Rope 2 Om Nom gets help from the Nommies; here he does the moving himself. To see where it fits in the series, check our list of Cut the Rope games in order.
How to Play Cut the Rope: Magic — Transform Om Nom to Beat the Spider Wizard
- Press the green "OK, PLAY NOW!" button on the GamePix start screen. The first level opens right away, with a hand showing you where to swipe.
- Swipe across the rope to cut it. The candy swings or drops, and Om Nom eats it as soon as it reaches his mouth.
- Guide the candy through the stars before it gets to Om Nom. Every level has three to collect.
- When a level gives Om Nom a magic form, tap the transformation icon in the bottom-left corner to change him, then bring Om Nom and the candy together.
- Use the restart button at the top right to retry instantly, or the pause button to open the menu with the book map, sound and music.
- On the book map, follow the path to the next level. The ribbons along the bottom of the book switch between worlds, one for each transformation.
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Click and drag (mouse) | hold the left mouse button and drag across a rope to cut it. One long swipe can cut more than one rope. |
| Click | tap the transformation icon and other objects, choose levels on the book map, and use the restart and pause buttons. |
| Touch | on a touchscreen, swipe with your finger to cut and tap to interact. |
Tips and Tricks
- Think about Om Nom, not just the candy. In this game you often bring Om Nom to the candy, so work out where he needs to be before you cut anything.
- Time the transformation. Om Nom can only transform once per level, so wait until the candy or the path is ready before you tap the icon.
- Bird form floats. Use it to catch candy or a star that passes above Om Nom's starting spot.
- Baby form is tiny. Look for narrow holes and tunnels that only a shrunken Om Nom can fit through.
- A ghost can't eat. Objects pass through ghost Om Nom, which is useful for clearing a path, but change back before the candy arrives.
- Water changes everything. Both the candy and Om Nom float, and fish form is how Om Nom dives down.
- Restart freely. If the candy breaks or leaves the screen, the level can't be finished, so hit restart instead of waiting.
FAQ
How do you play Cut the Rope: Magic?
Swipe across ropes to cut them and drop the candy into Om Nom's mouth, collecting up to three stars on the way. On a computer, hold the left mouse button and drag across a rope. When a level offers a magic form, tap the transformation icon in the bottom-left corner to change Om Nom so he can reach the candy.
What are all the transformations in Cut the Rope: Magic?
This browser version has six forms, one per world. Bird hovers above Om Nom's spot, Baby shrinks him to fit through gaps, Mouse turns the candy into cheese and walks toward it, Fish dives through water, Ghost lets objects pass through him, and Dragon sneezes an explosive blast before turning back. Later mobile updates added a Chameleon in Tree Village, plus a Panda form that was only available in a short 2016 iOS event.
How do you transform Om Nom?
Tap or click the transformation icon in the bottom-left corner of the level. Click it again to change him back. Om Nom can only transform once per level, so timing matters. The Dragon changes back by itself after its sneeze.
How many levels are in Cut the Rope: Magic?
ZeptoLab lists more than 160 levels for the full game. In this browser version the book map is split into six worlds, one for each transformation, and every level has three stars to collect.
What are the worlds in Cut the Rope: Magic?
The first six worlds are Sky Castle (Bird), Mushroom Land (Baby), Magic Forest (Mouse), Mystery Cave (Fish), Ancient Library (Ghost) and Stone Temple (Dragon). The mobile game later added Tree Village and Snowy Hills.
Who is the wizard in Cut the Rope: Magic?
He's the Magic Spider, a spider who learned magic to steal more candy. He hides in the storybook and returns every few levels for boss stages, where you compete with him over the candy. Beat him to keep your candy and move on.
What is the story of Cut the Rope: Magic?
Om Nom is reading a book next to his candy stash when its pages start turning by themselves and show him transforming into different creatures. The Magic Spider, hidden in that book, steals the candy, and Om Nom jumps into the book to get it back.
How do you get 3 stars in Cut the Rope: Magic?
Look at where the three stars are before you cut. Usually the candy has to swing or fall through them in a set order, or Om Nom's form has to put him in the right place. Try a different cut order first, save the transformation for the moment it's needed, and restart as soon as a star is missed. Restarts are instant.
Is Magic Box the same as Cut the Rope: Magic?
No. Magic Box is a 25-level box in the original Cut the Rope, built around magic hats that teleport the candy between hats of the same color. Searches like "magic box level 22" are about that box, not this game. Cut the Rope: Magic is a separate 2015 game with Om Nom's transformations.
When did Cut the Rope: Magic come out?
ZeptoLab released it for iOS and Android on December 17, 2015. The HTML5 browser version was added to GamePix on August 31, 2017.
Where does Cut the Rope: Magic fit in the series?
It came after Cut the Rope 2 (2013) and the virtual pet game My Om Nom (2014), and before Cut the Rope Remastered (2021). The Cut the Rope wiki calls it the last game of the original Cut the Rope saga. Our Cut the Rope games in order guide has the full list.
Does Cut the Rope: Magic have an energy system?
The free-to-play Android version added energy, which a one-time purchase removed. The browser version's map shows only your star total and a settings button, with no energy meter, so you can keep replaying levels.
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