Cycle each layer
Every paper layer owns a fixed list of states—depth, tilt, or placement. One tap on that layer’s dial moves it forward one notch. There is no free-form drag; the puzzle is choosing the right sequence of cycles.
Casual · Free · Designed for iPad
Turn the dials.Match the shadow.
Paper Theater is a miniature stage of paper-cutout layers. Each layer has a dial that cycles through a small set of positions. Tap to advance a layer one step, watch how its shadow falls on the backdrop, and line everything up until the silhouette matches the target—using as few dial turns as you can.
Layered shadow puzzles
One-tap dials
No timers
Three acts
Age 4+
Order matters
Layers stack in depth. A shape in front can hide or reveal part of the shadow from a layer behind it. The order you turn the dials can matter as much as the final positions you pick.
Four moves behind the curtain.
No clock counts down. You read the stage, advance dials, and compare the combined shadow to the target silhouette on the backdrop.
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Scene 01
Study the target
The backdrop shows the shadow you need. Every puzzle has one clear silhouette to recreate.
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Scene 02
Pick a layer
Each cutout sits at its own depth. Tap the dial attached to the layer you want to change.
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Scene 03
Advance one step
One tap cycles that layer to its next fixed state. Overlaps update immediately on the backdrop.
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Scene 04
Earn your stars
When the shadow matches, the scene clears. Fewer total dial turns mean a stronger star rating.
Handmade paper, warm spotlight.
PaperTheater spreads its puzzles across three acts—from gentle two-layer scenes to overlapping shadow riddles—and keeps lifetime tallies on the device.
What you will find
The listing highlights art direction and pacing built around the miniature proscenium.
- Three acts of stages Scenes grow from simple two-layer setups to puzzles where shadows stack and hide one another.
- Star ratings by efficiency Match the target using as few dial turns as possible to climb toward a perfect arrangement.
- Lifetime stats Track Scenes Recreated, Perfect Arrangements, and Levels Cleared across your play history.
- Relaxed controls One tap per dial advance—no timers pressuring each scene.
On Apple devices
Designed for iPad. Requires iOS 15 or later, offered in English, rated 4+, and free to download. The listing also names iPhone, iPod touch, Mac with Apple silicon, and Apple Vision. The Mac build is marked not verified for macOS.
- Category
- Casual
- Price
- Free
- Size
- 101 MB
- Language
- English
- Age
- 4+
- System
- iOS 15+
Product support lives on the store listing. Questions about PaperTheater—including privacy—are handled through the options on its App Store page.
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