Looking for a puzzle game that starts instantly? Save the Dummy runs in your browser and is completely free to play. Save the Dummy is a game you can play in the gaps of the day. Each level is self-contained, the rules are consistent, and progress is saved in your head as much as on screen. From the tags you can already tell that you draw lines or shapes that become part of the game; you run and jump across platforms, and precise movement is the core skill; you are locked in a room or place and must find clues to get out.
About Save the Dummy
Prepare to unleash your creativity and drawing skills in the exhilarating game, Save the Dummy! This engaging puzzle adventure challenges you to think on your feet and solve intricate scenarios to rescue a lovable little dummy. As you navigate through various levels, you'll need to utilize your logical reasoning and quick reflexes to outsmart obstacles and aid the Stickman in
Judged as a puzzle game, Save the Dummy hits the notes you would hope for: a gentle but real difficulty curve, a calm pace and hints or undo options. The skills it leans on are patience and logic; both improve noticeably after a few sessions.
How to play Save the Dummy
- Press the play button above and wait for Save the Dummy to finish loading. On first load this can take a few seconds while the game files are fetched.
- Follow the on-screen prompts. The developer describes the controls like this: PC controls Use the mouse to draw Mobile Controls Touch the screen to draw
- Read the whole level before your first move. Identify the goal, then look for the forced moves that must happen regardless.
- Switch to full screen if precision matters, and remember that the game keeps its own progress — finish a level before you close the tab.
Controls
The controls in Save the Dummy are straightforward once you have seen them written down:
| Input | What it does |
|---|---|
| Mouse | PC controls Use the mouse to draw Mobile Controls Touch the screen to draw. |
| Tap (touch) | PC controls Use the mouse to draw Mobile Controls Touch the screen to draw. |
The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Tips and tricks
- Do not memorise solutions, memorise principles. The level after this one will use the same idea in a new arrangement.
- Play with sound on if the game has it; audio cues often confirm a correct move before the animation finishes.
- Work backwards from the goal. Ask what the final state has to look like, then ask what the state before that must be.
- 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.
- Because this is a Drawing game, shorter strokes are more precise than long ones.
- Because this is a Platform game, jump from the very edge of a platform for maximum distance.
Who will enjoy it
Who is Save the Dummy for? In a word, 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. The learning curve 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 | Platform, Escape, Drawing |
| Platform | Browser (desktop, tablet and mobile) |
| Controls | Touch and mouse |
| Technology | HTML5 — no download or plugin required |
| Frame | Square (800×800) |
| Added | 26 September 2024 |
| Plays | 1 |
| Price | Free to play |
Frequently asked questions
Is Save the Dummy 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 Save the Dummy on my phone?
Save the Dummy 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 Save the Dummy?
In short: Mouse — PC controls Use the mouse to draw Mobile Controls Touch the screen to draw; Tap (touch) — PC controls Use the mouse to draw Mobile Controls Touch the screen to draw. The full list is in the controls section above.
Does Save the Dummy save my progress?
Progress in Save the Dummy 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 Save the Dummy in full screen?
Click the expand icon under the game to switch Save the Dummy to full screen. Esc returns you to the normal view.
What kind of game is Save the Dummy?
It is a puzzle game with the tags Platform, Escape, Drawing. 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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