Pull the PinPuzzle · Casual
How to play Pull the Pin
Pull the Pin is a physics puzzle. A little hero stands in a cave, held up by metal pins, and the treasure chest lies far below. Tap a pin and it slides out of the wall: whatever rests on it falls. Everything is real physics, so rocks roll, lava flows and monsters drop.
The order is the puzzle. A monster waits at the end of the ramp, so pull the pin under him first. A tray of lava hangs above the hero's perch, so leave that pin alone. Some pins must stay where they are because they are the slide that keeps the hero away from the spikes. If the hero touches lava, a monster, spikes or a rock that falls on him from high up, the level is lost, but you can try again at once.
There are 19 hand-made levels that grow from one pin to five. Each level pays up to three stars: three for the shortest way, fewer for extra pulls. If you are stuck, a hint shows the next pin. Your stars and progress are saved on your device.
Controls
Mouse: click a pin to pull it. Keyboard: keys 1 to 9 pull the numbered pin, Tab and Enter work on the pin rings, R restarts, H asks for a hint, P pauses, M sound.
Tap a pin (or its gold ring) to pull it. The buttons at the top restart the level, ask for a hint, mute and pause.
FAQ
What kills the hero?
Touching lava, a monster or spikes, or a rock that falls on him from a great height. Falling a long way alone is safe for him.
How do I get three stars?
Reach the treasure with the fewest pulls: three stars for the shortest way, two for one extra pull, one for more.
Why does a monster die?
Monsters are fragile: a long drop, lava or a heavy rock ends them. Pull the pin under a monster early so he is gone before the hero arrives.
I am stuck. Is there help?
Yes. The light bulb button (a short optional video) marks the next pin to pull. You can also restart the level at any time.
Is Pull the Pin free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser, with no download and no account.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. It runs on phones, tablets and computers. Tap a pin (or its gold ring) to pull it. The buttons at the top restart the level, ask for a hint, mute and pause.