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Cut the Rope Online

Play Tether Beacon free in your browser. It is Retro Arcade's original retro-style take on the core Cut the Rope gameplay format.

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GAME 018 TETHER BEACON
ROOM 1/3SCORE 0CUTS 0
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Swipe through ropes to guide the orb into the marked catch zone.

SWIPE ROPES / KEYS 1 2 3
WIDE DESKTOP Drag across a rope to cut it, press 1, 2, or 3 to cut a numbered rope, or select one with Left and Right then press Space.PORTRAIT PHONE Swipe across a rope or tap a numbered Cut button below the room.
DESKTOP Drag across a rope to cut it, press 1, 2, or 3 to cut a numbered rope, or select one with Left and Right then press Space.MOBILE Swipe across a rope or tap a numbered Cut button below the room.
01 / ABOUT THE GAME

Cut the Rope Online: Meet Tether Beacon

Tether Beacon is Retro Arcade's original timing puzzle with three compact rooms. The orb reacts to gravity and the ropes still attached to it, so each cut changes the path ahead.

Wait for the orb to swing into place, then cut. Each room rewards a clean solution with fewer cuts.

Tether Beacon is independently created with original rooms, art, and code. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of Cut the Rope.

02 / FIELD MANUAL

How to Play

  1. 01Select Start Puzzle to enter the first room.
  2. 02Cut a rope to change the orb's path. Watch its swing before cutting another.
  3. 03Guide the orb into the green catch ring. Falling below the room ends the run.
  4. 04Clear all three original rooms to win. Fewer cuts earn a higher room score.
03 / CONTROLS

Your Controls

Desktop

Drag across a rope to cut it, press 1, 2, or 3 to cut a numbered rope, or select one with Left and Right then press Space.

Mobile

Swipe across a rope or tap a numbered Cut button below the room.

04 / THE ARCADE WAY

Why Play on Retro Arcade?

01Instant browser play
02No download needed
03Desktop + mobile
04Retro arcade energy
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FAQ

Can I play a Cut the Rope-style puzzle here?

Yes. Tether Beacon is an independent three-room rope-cutting game in your browser.

How do I cut a rope?

Swipe across it or use its numbered Cut button. On a keyboard, press 1, 2, or 3.

What clears a room?

Guide the glowing orb into the green catch ring.

Is Tether Beacon the official Cut the Rope game?

No. It is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of Cut the Rope.