Play Screw Loose online
Screw Loose is a numbered bolt-unscrewing puzzle: a workshop wall of wooden and iron panels, every one pinned down by bolts stamped with numbers.
Your screwdriver only turns one way — tap the bolts in ascending order, from 1 up to the last. Each correct tap spins the bolt out with a satisfying ratchet click.
Free a panel of all its bolts and it clatters to the floor. But tap out of order and you'll strip a wrench — three stripped wrenches and the run is over. Each level runs on a countdown, so scan fast.
How to control Screw Loose
- Click / tap: unscrew the bolt with the next number
- Space / Enter: start or retry
- R: restart the run
- M: mute / unmute
How to play
- 1
Wooden and iron panels are pinned down by numbered bolts.
- 2
Tap the bolts in ascending order, starting from 1.
- 3
Tapping the wrong bolt strips a wrench — lose all 3 wrenches and the run ends.
- 4
When every bolt on a panel is out, the panel drops away.
- 5
Beat the level timer. Clear all 3 levels to win.
Tips for a better run
Always check the NEXT number in the HUD before you tap — one careless tap costs a wrench.
Sweep your eyes across the whole wall first, then tap in a smooth path: plan 3–4 bolts ahead.
Panels alternate wood and iron, but the material is just for looks — only the numbers matter.
When the timer drops under 10 seconds, stop double-checking and trust your first read.
Level 3 has 12 bolts: clear the corners first so the middle numbers don't hide behind your finger.
Frequently asked questions
How do I unscrew a bolt in Screw Loose?
Tap (or click) the bolt showing the next number in sequence. Bolts must come out in ascending order, starting from 1.
What happens if I tap the wrong bolt?
You strip a wrench. You have 3 wrenches per run — strip all three and the run ends immediately, even with time left.
How do panels get removed?
Each panel drops away as soon as all of its bolts are unscrewed. Clear every panel to finish the level.
Is Screw Loose free?
Yes — it runs entirely in your browser with no downloads, no accounts, and no ads. Your best score is saved locally on your device.
