Save the Dummy

Sketch a quick cage around the wobbling dummy before the spikes, lasers, and falling anvils turn him into confetti.

You get a blank canvas and a doomed crash-test dummy standing in the middle of a death trap. Your only tool is a pencil line, but that line becomes solid physics when you finish drawing. The catch: you have seconds. I froze the first time a spiked ball dropped from the ceiling and I just drew a squiggle under it — the dummy bounced off, flew sideways, and got clipped by a laser anyway. That's the loop. The levels ramp up from simple falling rocks to multi-stage gauntlets where you'll need ramps, cages, counterweights, and sometimes a deliberately wonky shape to redirect an object. Drawing feels forgiving on mouse, but mobile touch really shines because you can drag a curve with your thumb. Don't expect perfect precision — half the fun is watching your hastily drawn blob do something unexpected. There's a hidden delight in solving a puzzle with a triangle that looks like a potato.

PC controls: Use the mouse to draw Mobile Controls: Touch the screen to draw

Sketch your first line fast, then add thickness; thin lines snap under heavy impacts. Test the level once and let the dummy die—you'll see exactly where the first threat comes from. Use ramps instead of walls to redirect moving objects rather than trying to stop them. Draw a full cage around the dummy when multiple hazards come from different angles. Keep your lines connected to an existing surface or they'll fall as loose objects. On mobile, zoom out mentally—small strokes are often more controllable than big sweeping ones.

Q: Is Save the Dummy free to play? A: Yes, it runs free in your browser with no payment wall or subscription. Q: Do I need to download or install anything? A: No download needed. It loads instantly as an HTML5 game in any modern browser. Q: Can I play Save the Dummy on my phone? A: Absolutely. Touch the screen to draw, and the controls feel natural on mobile. Q: What if I get stuck on a level? A: Watch where the first hazard hits, then redraw with a thicker shape or a ramp. Q: Are there different difficulty levels? A: The stages get progressively harder, adding more hazards and tighter timing. Q: Does it work on school or office networks? A: Yes, the unblocked version is designed to run even on restricted Wi-Fi.