About Cut the Rope
Cut the Rope is the physics puzzle that made Om Nom famous. ZeptoLab first released it on iOS in 2010, and this browser version is ZeptoLab's own build delivered through GamePix, so it is the official game rather than a fan copy. Each level is a small box where a piece of candy hangs from one or more ropes. Om Nom, a little green candy-loving monster, waits with his mouth open. Swipe across a rope to cut it, and gravity and momentum take over. Cut in the right order and the candy swings straight to him.
The game drops you right into a short tutorial, so you learn by playing. The first box has 25 levels, and each level hides up to three stars, so a perfect box is 75 stars. You only need to feed Om Nom to clear a level, but stars show how cleanly you solved it. The first levels use just ropes, stars and Om Nom. New objects and hazards join the puzzles as you go further.
Levels take seconds, and a mistake costs only a quick retry. That makes Cut the Rope a great pick for a five-minute break or a longer run at three stars on every level.
How to Play Cut the Rope
- Look at the level before you touch anything. Note where the candy hangs, where Om Nom sits and where the stars are.
- Press and drag across a rope to cut it. The candy swings or drops depending on how it was hanging.
- Time your cuts so the candy passes through the stars on its way down. Each level has up to three.
- Land the candy in Om Nom's mouth to finish the level.
- If the candy misses and falls out of the box, try again with a different cutting order or timing.
- When later levels add new objects, watch what each one does on your first attempt, then plan around it.
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Press and drag (mouse) | hold the left mouse button and drag across a rope to cut it. One swipe can cut several ropes at once. |
| Click | use the menus, choose levels and restart. |
| Touch | on phones and tablets, swipe with your finger to cut ropes. |
| Keyboard | Not needed. |
Tips and Tricks
- **Cut order is everything.** With two or more ropes, the rope you cut first decides which way the candy swings. Try each order before you blame your timing.
- **Cut at the top of the swing** when you need the candy to fly sideways. Cutting at the bottom just drops it.
- **Plan the star path first.** Most three-star solutions collect the stars on the way down instead of chasing them afterward.
- **Watch for accidental double cuts.** A long swipe can slice more than one rope. Use short, precise swipes when only one rope should go.
- **Learn each new object on your first try.** Treat early attempts as experiments, because restarting is instant.
- **Replay for stars.** If you cleared a level with one or two stars, go back later with a better plan.
FAQ
What is Om Nom in Cut the Rope?
Om Nom is the small green creature you feed in every level. He is not a frog or a lizard. He is a fictional candy-loving monster (later games call his species the Nommies). In the original story he arrives at someone's door in a box labeled "Feed with candy".
Who made Cut the Rope and when did it come out?
ZeptoLab developed Cut the Rope and released it on iOS on October 4, 2010. Android followed in 2011. This page runs ZeptoLab's browser version, delivered through GamePix.
How do you play Cut the Rope?
Press and drag across ropes to cut them so the candy swings or falls into Om Nom's mouth. Collect the stars along the way. The game starts with a short tutorial that shows you the basics.
How many stars can you get in each level?
Every level has up to three stars. You can finish a level by feeding Om Nom without collecting them, but stars are the measure of a perfect solution.
How many levels are in Cut the Rope?
Levels come in boxes. The first box in this version has 25 levels with a 75-star counter (three stars per level). Open the level menu to see your progress.
How do you get 3 stars on hard Cut the Rope levels?
Look at the whole level before cutting. Find a path that passes all three stars on the way to Om Nom, then test different cutting orders. Cutting at the peak of a swing solves many tricky stars.
Can you cut more than one rope at once?
Yes. One swipe across several ropes cuts all of them. That helps when ropes must drop at the same moment, but use shorter swipes when you only want to cut one.
What happens if the candy misses Om Nom?
You fail the level and can restart it right away. There is no other penalty, so experimenting with different cuts is the fastest way to learn.
Can I buy hints, superpowers or the magnet in this version?
No. The shop lists Get Solutions, a superpower and a magnet, but it shows "In-App Purchasing is unavailable" in this browser version. They cannot be bought here, so every level has to be solved with your own cuts.
How many Cut the Rope games are there?
Besides the original, ZeptoLab's series includes Cut the Rope: Experiments, Holiday Gift, Time Travel, Cut the Rope 2 and Cut the Rope: Magic, plus Cut the Rope Remastered (2021) and Cut the Rope 3 (2023) on Apple Arcade. Om Nom also has spin-offs such as Om Nom: Run.
Is this Cut the Rope 2 or Time Travel?
No. This page is the original Cut the Rope, about Om Nom, candy, ropes and stars. Cut the Rope 2, Experiments, Magic and Time Travel are separate games with their own characters and mechanics.
Is this Cut the Rope Remastered?
No. Cut the Rope Remastered is a separate remake with redrawn art, released on Apple Arcade in April 2021. This page runs ZeptoLab's browser version of the original Cut the Rope.
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