Looking for a puzzle game that starts instantly? How to slice runs in your browser and is completely free to play. How to slice asks you to think before you act. There is no clock chasing you in most levels — only a board, a set of rules, and the pleasure of the solution clicking into place. From the tags you can already tell that obstacles are what you avoid, jump or destroy.
About How to slice
How to Slice is an engaging and casual puzzle game that challenges players to use their cutting skills to fill deep pits with stone blocks. With a simple yet captivating gameplay mechanic, you will use your cursor to draw a cutting line across the stone above the pit. By clicking and dragging from the left side of the screen to
Judged as a puzzle game, How to slice hits the notes you would hope for: a calm pace, hints or undo options and levels that teach one idea at a time. Under the surface it is a test of planning and logic, dressed up in satisfying presentation.
How to play How to slice
- Start by clicking the big play button. How to slice loads inside the frame; give it a moment, especially on a slow connection.
- Follow the on-screen prompts. The developer describes the controls like this: 1 Swipe from left to right to cut the upper stone 2 Stones will fall to fill the pit 3 The stone should not be higher than the villain otherwise the villain will fall 4 The stone should be as flat as possible 5 Let the…
- Read the whole level before your first move. Identify the goal, then look for the forced moves that must happen regardless.
- Use the full-screen button under the frame for the best view, and keep an eye on the score, timer or health display so you know what the game is asking of you.
Controls
The controls in How to slice are straightforward once you have seen them written down:
| Input | What it does |
|---|---|
| Swipe | 1 Swipe from left to right to cut the upper stone 2 Stones will fall to fill the pit 3 The stone should not be higher than the villain otherwise the villain will fall 4 The stone should be as flat as possible 5 Let the villain reach the toilet s. |
The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Tips and tricks
- If you are stuck for more than a couple of minutes, step away and come back. Puzzle solutions often arrive when you stop forcing them.
- Do not memorise solutions, memorise principles. The level after this one will use the same idea in a new arrangement.
- Read the whole board before your first move. In most puzzle games the first move is the most important one, and it deserves ten seconds of looking.
- Play with sound on if the game has it; audio cues often confirm a correct move before the animation finishes.
- Because this is a Obstacle game, react to the obstacle after the one in front of you.
Who will enjoy it
How to slice is a good fit for players who prefer thinking to twitching, from casual brain-teaser fans to dedicated solvers. In terms of time, think of a level or two in five minutes, or a long relaxed session. Difficulty-wise it is gentle at the start and genuinely tricky later. The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Game details
| Category | Puzzle Games |
|---|---|
| Tags | Cute, Obstacle, Slicing |
| Platform | Browser (desktop, tablet and mobile) |
| Controls | Touch and mouse |
| Technology | HTML5 — no download or plugin required |
| Frame | Landscape (800×600) |
| Added | 26 September 2024 |
| Plays | 3 |
| Price | Free to play |
Frequently asked questions
Is How to slice free to play?
It is free. Open the page, press play and the game loads in the browser. You do not need to install anything or register.
Can I play How to slice on my phone?
How to slice works on mobile devices. Open this page on your phone or tablet and use the touch controls; rotating the device to landscape usually gives the best view.
What are the controls for How to slice?
In short: Swipe — 1 Swipe from left to right to cut the upper stone 2 Stones will fall to fill the pit 3 The stone should not be higher than the villain otherwise the villain will fall 4 The stone should be as flat as possible 5 Let the villain reach the toilet s. The full list is in the controls section above.
Does How to slice save my progress?
Progress in How to slice is kept by the game itself inside your browser storage. It will normally be there when you come back on the same device and browser.
How do I play How to slice in full screen?
Use the full-screen button just below the game frame. Press Esc on your keyboard to leave full-screen mode again.
What kind of game is How to slice?
It is a puzzle game with the tags Cute, Obstacle, Slicing. Gentle at the start and genuinely tricky later, and a level or two in five minutes, or a long relaxed session.
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