Crease Game
A paper folding puzzle. Play 24 levels or try Crease Game Daily.
CHAPTER 01 · THE FIRST FOLDS
A little off-center
The target does not have to sit in the middle.
Choose a crease, then the side to fold. The dots show where the paper will land.
Drag an edge to preview. Striped paper moves.
01 / ONE SHEET, A FEW POSSIBILITIES
What is
Crease Game?
Crease Games is an online paper folding puzzle. Begin with a square sheet and fold it until its outer silhouette fits the long dashed target. The shape and its position both matter. Each crease flips every layer on one side, so an early move changes what you can do next.
Paper turns in 3D as you fold, with a plain front, a striped reverse, and shadows that help you read the layers. Start with the original Journey levels or return for a daily challenge. There is no timer, and Undo gives you room to try another idea.
02 / YOUR FIRST FOLD
How to play the crease game
Here is “Half the story,” the second Journey puzzle. In three steps, you’ll see how one fold turns the square into its target rectangle.
Read the target.
The long dashed outline is a tall rectangle on the left. Notice its position as well as its shape before moving the paper.
Pull the right edge left.
Drag the right edge across to the left edge. The crease snaps to the middle of the square. Check the preview, then release.
Find the fit.
The right half lands over the left, showing the striped reverse. The paper now matches the target, so this one-fold puzzle is complete.
03 / PICK YOUR PAPER
Crease Game Daily:
three new puzzles
Choose Easy for horizontal and vertical folds, or try Medium and Hard for longer puzzles that can include diagonals. Journey uses the same rules across 24 levels you can revisit anytime.
| Your challenge | Journey | Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Puzzles | 24 original levels, available anytime | Three challenges: Easy, Medium, and Hard |
| Progression | 3 chapters: straight folds, diagonals, and layers | Two-, three-, and four-fold suggested solutions |
| Fresh paper | Replay any level and improve your stars | New shapes each day at 00:00 UTC |
| Best for | Learning a technique and trying it again | Returning for a short, shared daily puzzle |
Your current puzzle and best scores stay in this browser, so you can leave and come back on the same device.
Play Crease Game Daily04 / A DIFFERENT ANGLE
Paper folding tips
for better solves.
Before making another crease, give the outline a second look. A useful fold often starts with a detail you missed.
- 01
Start with the target’s longest edge.
Look for a straight or diagonal boundary that your paper needs to reach. Use it to narrow down a possible crease, then check where the rest of the sheet would land.
- 02
Work backward from the finished shape.
A narrow rectangle suggests folding one direction first. A sloping boundary suggests a diagonal may help. Treat these as starting ideas and compare them with the preview.
- 03
Watch the whole stack.
Every layer on the moving side folds together. A crease that helps one corner can move another edge away from the goal, especially after several folds.
- 04
Use Undo to compare two ideas.
Try a fold, study the new outline, then press Undo or Z to return one step. There is no timer, so you can compare different routes at your own pace.
- 05
Choose a crease with Fold controls.
If dragging lands beside the line you wanted, open Fold controls. Select a direction and position, then choose which side to fold. This also works with a keyboard.
05 / FIND THE FIT
Understanding the target
and shape match.
The long dashed outline marks the finished silhouette. Your paper needs to cover that area in the same position, without extending beyond it. A matching shape in another corner will leave the puzzle unfinished.
Shape match compares the area shared by your paper and the target with the total area they cover together. Paper color and the number of stacked layers do not affect it. Check for an uncovered corner or an overhanging edge when you are close to 100%.
The suggested fold count comes from a verified solution. You may discover a shorter route. Stars reflect your fold count and use of hints.
06 / BEFORE YOUR NEXT FOLD
Frequently asked questions.
Is this crease game free, and do I need to download it?
Yes. Crease Games is free to play in your browser. No app, account, subscription, or download is needed. Choose a Journey level above or open the daily challenges to begin.
Can I play the crease game on a phone or tablet?
The board supports touch dragging as well as a mouse. On smaller screens, choose a chapter from the menu above the level numbers. Use Fold controls if you prefer tapping to dragging, or Tab and Enter when using a keyboard.
Can I play if I have difficulty telling colors apart?
The target uses long dashes, the crease is solid, and the landing outline uses dots. Stripes mark the moving paper and the paper’s reverse. Preview messages say whether a fold is possible. Turn on High contrast below the board for stronger separation; your choice is saved in this browser.
When does Crease Game Daily reset?
Three new paper folding puzzles arrive at 00:00 UTC every day, one each for Easy, Medium, and Hard. Everyone gets the same puzzles for that UTC date. Choose Daily on the game board to see the countdown to the next set.
Can I share a daily result without giving away the solution?
Yes. After you finish a daily puzzle, choose Share result. The summary shows the puzzle date, difficulty, stars, and fold count. It leaves out the sequence of folds so a friend can try the same challenge.
Can I undo a fold or restart the level?
Yes. Undo returns the paper one fold at a time; Reset starts the current puzzle with a fresh square. You can try either as often as you like. Reset keeps track of hints already used in the attempt.
What happens when I ask for a hint?
A hint reveals the next crease on a known solution. If your folds have taken a different route, you can restart with a guided fold. Hints affect the star score, and you still make the fold yourself.
Where is my progress saved?
Your current sheet, completed puzzles, and best results are saved in this browser. There is no account or cross-device sync. Clearing site data removes that progress, and private browsing may discard it when the session ends. Read the privacy note.
Is this a 3D origami simulator?
The paper turns in 3D while you fold, and the puzzle is solved by matching a flat silhouette. Creases run horizontally, vertically, or at 45 degrees. You cannot cut the sheet, pick out individual layers, or build arbitrary origami models.
Is Crease Games made by Blame Nick?
Crease Games is an independent project with its own code, puzzles, illustrations, and design. It was inspired in part by Crease by Blame Nick and is not affiliated with or endorsed by its creator. Learn about the project.
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