Phase 1: The Original Hero Rescue Puzzle Game | Play Now

It all started here. Phase 1 is the legendary puzzle game that launched a phenomenon, a pure, unfiltered test of logic and foresight. In this stark, minimalist world of chrome and danger, you are the unseen hand, the sole architect of a desperate escape. Every level is a meticulously crafted death trap, a cerebral gauntlet where one wrong move means disaster. This is the original hero rescue, the genesis of a legacy. It's time to play Phase 1 and earn coin for every elegant, life-saving solution.

The "Legacy" HD Texture Pack is Now Live!

The classic has never looked so clean. The Legacy update is a free, optional visual overhaul that brings the crisp, iconic art style of Phase 1 into stunning high definition. We've painstakingly remastered every asset to be razor-sharp on modern displays, while perfectly preserving the minimalist aesthetic that made the original a classic. We've also added a brand-new "Developer Commentary" mode, allowing you to get behind-the-scenes insights into the design of the game's most infamous puzzles.

Your goal is to manipulate the environment to create a safe path for the hero. The controls are simple. The puzzles are not.

• Mouse Click / Tap: Pull pins, flip switches, and interact with the environment.

The First Draft: Your Questions, Answered

What is Phase 1?

Phase 1 is a 2D, physics-based puzzle game. It's the first and purest entry in the legendary Sprunki series. The gameplay revolves around analyzing a static puzzle, predicting the consequences of your actions, and then executing a sequence of moves to guide a character to safety. It's a game of pure logic, a foundational title from the Sprunki Vault.

How does the "earn coin" system work?

Your currency is your intellect. When you play Phase 1 and earn coin, you are being rewarded for your efficiency. You get a base reward for completing a level, but you earn massive bonuses for solving it in the fewest possible moves or under the par time. These coins can be used to unlock new cosmetic skins for your hero and to buy "hints" for the game's most notoriously difficult levels.

Is this game still worth playing today?

Absolutely. Like all true classics, its design is timeless. The pure, cerebral challenge is just as compelling now as it was on day one. It's a masterclass in puzzle design that has influenced countless games, and its pure, unadulterated gameplay is the kind of experience that will always be a staple on major gaming hubs like Poki.

I'm stuck on Level 28, the one with the three boulders. Help!

Ah, the great filter of the original game! Everyone gets stuck there. The secret is the sequence. You have to pull the pin for the *middle* boulder first. This will create a ramp that sends the other two boulders into the pit instead of onto the hero's head. The players who learn to see the chain reaction, not just the first move, are the ones who become true Sprunki Legends.

I've mastered the original. What if I want a more modern challenge?

A true master must evolve. If you've conquered the genesis of the series and are ready to see how the world of puzzles has been revolutionized, your next mission is waiting. You need to explore the cutting-edge, mind-bending challenges in the Sprunki Nexus. The future of the puzzle is now.