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Thief Puzzle

Line up the sneakiest reach, slip between patrol routes, and pinch each treasure without triggering the alarm.

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Gameplay overview

Elastic stealth puzzler

Thief Puzzle turns every level into a single-swipe heist. Drag the thief's stretchy arm across the screen to reach the target item while weaving through moving guards, cameras, and slapstick traps. One wrong move and the thief retracts in a panic, so lining up the perfect path is key.

Later stages add synchronized hazards, color-coded switches, and decoy rewards that try to lure you into a blunder. Quick restarts and breezy animations keep the loop lighthearted even when you miss a grab by a pixel.

Controls

Draw and release

  • Mouse drag / Touch drag: Stretch the thief's arm toward the prize.
  • Release: Let go to confirm the path and attempt the steal.
  • Tap the screen: Retry instantly after an alarm or mishap.

Why play it?

Cartoon capers with clever layouts

  • Hundreds of quick puzzles escalate from simple grab-and-go jobs to multi-step obstacle dances.
  • Visual cues telegraph guard timing, letting you feel smart for catching the window.
  • Charmingly animated fails keep retries funny rather than frustrating.

Tips

Plan the swipe

  • Trace around moving guards in wide arcs so their patrol path never intersects your arm.
  • Hook behind objects to block line-of-sight from cameras and sensor beams.
  • Pause at safe zones mid-drag to study hazard cycles before finishing the reach.