Posing Cut: Marionette Puzzle is a quirky, physics-based puzzle game that feels like a mix of 'Cut the Rope' and a digital mannequin. The premise is straightforward: you cut various ropes holding a wooden doll to make it fall into a specific pose—like running, dancing, or watering flowers. It's a great 'coffee break' game because the levels are short and failing just means you tap to restart instantly.
The game is at its best when the puzzles require a specific order of operations—cutting the left arm so it swings into place before cutting the legs. However, it can feel a bit repetitive after a while, as many levels use similar layouts. I would love to see more costumes for the dolls or more varied themes in the background. That said, for a free puzzle game, the 'aha!' moment when the doll finally lands in the perfect shadow-pose is quite satisfying. It’s a simple, low-stress game that does exactly what it says on the tin.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.2.2Wed Nov 26 2025
Minor improvements
Let's imagine and cut the rope!
This application is a puzzle game in which you cut a rope to make a pose for a doll.
## Game Contents ##
You can make various poses by cutting ropes.
Try to clear the stage by creating poses that match the theme!
By cutting the rope, you can make poses for running, dancing, watering flowers, grabbing balloons, and so on.
Don't worry if you fail. You can retry and try again right away.
## Rules Explained ##
Trace your finger as if you were cutting a rope, and the rope will cut.
By cutting the rope, the limbs connected to the rope will move.
When several correct ropes are cut, the correct pose is achieved and the stage is cleared.
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Let's imagine and cut the rope!
This application is a puzzle game in which you cut a rope to make a pose for a doll.
## Game Contents ##
You can make various poses by cutting ropes.
Try to clear the stage by creating poses that match the theme!
By cutting the rope, you can make poses for running, dancing, watering flowers, grabbing balloons, and so on.
Don't worry if you fail. You can retry and try again right away.
## Rules Explained ##
Trace your finger as if you were cutting a rope, and the rope will cut.
By cutting the rope, the limbs connected to the rope will move.
When several correct ropes are cut, the correct pose is achieved and the stage is cleared.






Posing Cut: Marionette Puzzle is a creative physics game where your finger becomes the scissors. Your mission is to cut the ropes suspending a marionette doll to manipulate its limbs into a target pose. From running and dancing to grabbing balloons, each stage presents a 'shadow' goal you must fill. Success requires timing and logic, as the order in which you cut the ropes determines how the doll falls and moves. With simple controls and instant retries, it’s a fun and relaxing challenge for puzzle lovers of all ages.
Intuitive 'trace-to-cut' rope mechanics
Physics-driven marionette movement
Dozens of unique poses and levels
Instant retry for fast-paced play
Satisfying visual feedback when clearing stages
Look at the transparent shadow in the background of each level. That is your target pose. Cut the ropes to make the doll's body parts align with it.
If you cut all the ropes at once, the doll will just fall in a heap. Cut them one by one to let gravity and momentum swing limbs into the right spots.
Every level uses a physics engine to simulate the weight and swing of the marionette, making every cut feel unique.
Progress through levels themed around daily activities, sports, and whimsical actions, each requiring a different strategy to solve.
Currently, the game focuses on posing the classic wooden marionette across various increasingly difficult scenarios.