What is Arrow Cube 3D?
Arrow Cube 3D is a free puzzle game. You see a 3D shape made of small blocks. Every block has an arrow on it. When you tap a block, it flies away in the direction of its arrow. But it can only fly if the way is free. If another block stands in its path, it bounces back and you lose a heart.
Your job is simple: clear every block from the shape. The trick is the order. You must find which block can leave first, then the next one, and so on. Turn the shape with your finger to look at it from all sides.
The game runs in your browser. No app, no download, no account. It works on a phone, a tablet and a computer.
How to play
- Look at the shape. Drag on it to turn it around.
- Find a block whose arrow points to open space, with no block in the way.
- Tap it. It flies off and the shape gets smaller.
- Keep going until no block is left.
- If you tap a block that is stuck, it bounces back and you lose one of your three hearts.
Look at the whole line, not only the next block. An arrow can point through the shape and out the other side. If any block sits anywhere in that line, the path is closed.
Controls
| Button or move | What it does |
|---|---|
| Drag | Turns the shape |
| Tap a block | Sends it flying (or selects it in 2-tap mode) |
| Two fingers, + / −, or Ctrl + mouse wheel | Zoom in and out |
| ⤢ | Puts the whole shape back in view |
| 💡 Hint | Turns one free block gold |
| ⚡ 1-tap / 🎯 2-tap | 2-tap mode shows the path first and sends the block on the second tap. Good for small screens. |
| 🛡️ Relaxed | Unlimited hearts. Good for kids or a calm round. |
On a computer you can also move the mouse over a block. A yellow frame and a line show which block you point at and where it would fly.
Hearts and stars
- Finish with all 3 hearts: ★★★
- Finish with 2 hearts: ★★
- Finish with 1 heart, or in relaxed mode: ★
Win a level and the next one opens. Your stars and unlocked levels are saved in your browser. The shape of a level is always the same, but the arrows are new every time you play. So a replay is a fresh puzzle.
The 50 levels
The first 15 levels are hand-made shapes: a small starter cube, a pyramid, a fortress, a staircase, a tower, a hollow box and more. From level 16 the shapes get bigger, with up to about 100 blocks and holes cut into them. The arrows also get trickier. In early levels many blocks are free from the start. In later levels most blocks wait for others, so you need to plan a longer chain.
Is every level solvable?
Yes, always. The game builds each puzzle backwards. It takes the blocks away one by one and only gives a block an arrow that points to free space at that moment. Play that order in reverse and you have a solution. Even better: taking a block away can only open paths, never close them. So you can never get stuck for good. If nothing seems to move, you just have not found the free block yet.
7 tips for three stars
1. Start with the corners and edges
Blocks on the outside have the most open space around them. They are often the first ones that can leave.
2. Follow the arrow all the way
Do not only check the block next door. Trace the arrow until it leaves the shape. One block hiding at the back can close the path.
3. Turn the shape often
A block that looks free from the front may have a hidden block behind it. Look from the side before you tap.
4. Look for chains
When a block leaves, check what it was blocking. Often the block behind it is free now.
5. Zoom in on big shapes
Small blocks are easy to miss. Zoom in, or use 2-tap mode so you see the path before the block goes.
6. Use the hint to learn, not to win
The hint shows one free block. Before you tap it, ask yourself why it is free. That habit makes the next level easier.
7. Slow down when you have one heart
There is no timer. Take your time, turn the shape and check twice.
Why play 3D puzzles?
This game asks you to picture a shape in your head and to plan an order. You look at an object from different sides and imagine lines going through it. Many people enjoy that kind of thinking, and it is close to what you do when you pack a car or build furniture.
Let us be honest: no game will raise your IQ, and studies on brain games show mixed results. But a calm puzzle with no timer can be a nice break. It is fun to finish a big shape without losing a heart.
Who is it for?
Kids can play in relaxed mode with unlimited hearts. Adults can go for three stars on every level. If you like the idea but want it flat and simple, try our 2D Arrow Puzzle. For a different logic puzzle, try Nonogram, or relax with Prism Block.
Questions and answers
Is Arrow Cube 3D free?
Yes. It is free and runs in your browser. You do not need an app, a download or an account.
Can every level be solved?
Yes. Each puzzle is built backwards from an empty space, so there is always a correct order. Taking a block away never makes another block stuck.
What happens when I lose all hearts?
The level stops. You can try again right away, or keep going in relaxed mode with unlimited hearts. Relaxed mode gives at most one star.
The blocks are too small on my phone. What can I do?
Zoom in with two fingers or the + button. You can also turn on 2-tap mode: the first tap only selects a block and shows its path, the second tap sends it.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Unlocked levels and stars are saved in your own browser. If you clear your browser data or use a private window, the progress is gone.
Why does the game not load?
The game needs 3D graphics (WebGL) and an internet connection to load the 3D engine. Most phones and computers have this. If not, try another browser or play the 2D Arrow Puzzle.