title: SNIP guide: folds, cuts, all 12 levels and the three-star goal description: Learn how to solve SNIP's four puzzle packs, predict mirrored cuts, handle diagonal folds and six-point snowflakes, and improve your star rating without guessing blindly.
The key is to work backward from the unfolded target. Count its repeated shapes, fold along the dotted guides, cut the stacked paper, and select Unfold. Every cut passes through every layer. A single deliberate notch can create several matching openings; this is a reliable principle from the developer's rules, not a claimed exact solution for every level.
Play SNIP for free. QuantumWhisker's browser puzzle launched October 23, 2026. It supports a phone in portrait orientation or a mouse, with twelve levels across four packs and an estimated ten-minute playthrough. [Official page][1]
From the first fold to the ending
| Situation | What to do | Expected result | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| A target appears | Identify its symmetry lines before touching the paper | Know which portion must be cut | [1] |
| One-fold pack | Fold on the dotted line and shape one half | Opening the paper mirrors the cut | [1] |
| Two-fold pack | Stack the paper twice and plan a repeating opening | One cut affects multiple layers | [1] |
| Diagonal pack | Trace the diagonal reflection rather than assuming vertical symmetry | Cuts align with angled features | [1] |
| Six-point snowflakes | Cut a small notch in the folded wedge | A notch can repeat twelve times | [1] |
| Cut complete | Press Unfold and compare the result with the target | A closer match earns stars | [1] |
| Chasing three stars | Reduce the folds and cuts while preserving the outline | The third star rewards minimal actions | [1] |
| Twelve levels finished | Complete the four packs | Your cut-outs appear on a garland and free cutting unlocks | [1] |
How to approach the pictured shapes
For a diamond window, think about where a cut must land to create the central opening after reflection. For a house, separate the sloping roof from the straight sides. For an eight-point star, look for a repeated corner that can be made with one notch through several layers. For a snowflake, picture the repeated radial wedges before cutting. These are geometric strategies for targets named by the developer, not verified level-by-level cut coordinates.
Fixing a poor match
If the finished design is mirrored the wrong way, reconsider which side of the fold you trimmed. If there are too many holes, remember that every layer receives the same cut. If your shape looks close but lacks the third star, try reducing the number of folds and cuts. Exact star thresholds and par values for individual stages were not accessible.
What happens after level 12?
The completed cut-outs hang on a garland. Free cutting becomes available, including an on-device shape guesser. The practical sequence is study the target → fold → cut once where possible → unfold → simplify. The reveal is the punchline: one tiny cut can turn into an entire snowstorm.
Source and date: [1] Official SNIP game page, checked October 23, 2026; published 05:58 UTC that day. No hands-on completion, exact stage coordinates, or social-growth rate has been verified.
