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Cardboard Box is the first box the player gains access to in Cut the Rope, and likely the most iconic in the game. This box acts as a tutorial for the player, teaching them about cutting ropes, using bubbles, and other mechanics.

Notable levels[]

Level 1-1 is the first level the player plays. The task is as simple as cutting one rope with a swipe. The only possible way to get less than 3 stars in this level is by using the Telekinesis power-up to move the candy away from the stars. This level is impossible to fail.

Level 1-5 has the first use of a bubble. When touched by the candy, it will automatically lift it upward. The player can tap/click the bubble to pop it.

Level 1-10 introduces automated ropes that appear when candy gets into their range (shown by a dotted blue circle). When that range is entered by a candy (or lightbulb in the Pillow Box), a rope is automatically attached to it. The rope can then be cut as if it were a normal rope.

Level 1-12 shows stretched ropes that turn red. When stretched, the ropes will force the candy forward in whatever direction they are set at when they are cut.

Level 1-16 introduces spikes for the player to steer the candy away from. If the player gets the candy to the spikes, the candy shatters into pieces and Om Nom will get sad, forcing a restart. Also, it's the first hidden drawing the player can find. It is hidden on the left hand corner of the screen.

Level 1-20 hints that several ropes can be cut at once with a long, quick swipe. Quick Finger and Master Finger achievements make use of this technique.

Walkthroughs[]

Main article: Cardboard Box/Walkthroughs

Level Design[]

Much like any modern cardboard, the design is brown and bland with patches of corrugated and solid cardboard making the box look cheap and makeshift. Om Nom's platform is another slab of cardboard (probably) taped to the box. The fact that the Cardboard Box is the first box in the game is an obvious reference to the cardboard box Om Nom appears inside in the opening cutscene.

Changes in level design[]

Level 1-21 (modified in ver. 1.4): Moved one of the stars.

Level 1-23 (modified in ver. 1.4): Candy has been shifted lower and the bubble has been shifted higher.

Gallery[]

Achievements[]

On completing the box, the player gets Cardboard Box Completed achievement. Getting three stars in each level gains Cardboard Box Perfect achievement.

Cut the Rope boxes
Season 1 Cardboard Box | Fabric Box | Foil Box | Magic Box | Valentine Box
Season 2 Toy Box | Gift Box | Cosmic Box | Toolbox | Buzz Box
Season 3 DJ Box | Spooky Box | Lantern Box | Cheese Box | Pillow Box | Mechanical Box|Invisible Box
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