Fruit Slice is a precision slicing game: draw a line that divides the visible item into two equal halves. You can use a mouse or a finger, and each cut gets an accuracy grade. The current version has eight targets per round, with bonuses for consecutive perfect cuts.
This article introduced the game in May. The instructions below reflect its updated scoring and eight-item rounds.
At a glance
- Aim for a 50/50 split of the visible shape, rather than simply crossing the middle of the image.
- Each round draws eight items from a pool of ten foods.
- Perfect cuts earn 200 base points; consecutive perfect cuts add a streak bonus.
- Later targets shrink, so take a fresh look at each item before cutting.
How to play Fruit Slice
Open Fruit Slice, start a round, and draw a line through the target. On desktop, hold the mouse button and drag. On a touchscreen, swipe across the item.
Look at the whole silhouette before choosing your cut. A carrot and a watermelon distribute their visible area differently. A line through the center of the image is not necessarily a line that divides an uneven shape in half.
After each cut, read the grade and the split result. Use that feedback to adjust your next attempt. A straight, deliberate cut is easier to judge than a hurried change of direction halfway through the swipe.
Eight cuts, ten possible targets
The item pool contains apple, tomato, lemon, watermelon, pumpkin, eggplant, cucumber, carrot, pineapple, and bread. Items have visual variants, so pay attention to the shape that actually appears.
A round contains eight items. Targets become smaller as the round progresses, which makes a consistent line harder to place. Later movement also asks you to time your cut instead of relying on the position you first saw.
The game is suited to a short attempt followed by a comparison with your previous score. You do not need to learn a large set of controls: the challenge comes from reading the target and placing one cut well.
How accuracy grades and streaks work
The game measures how far the larger piece is from half of the item's visible area. The base grades are:
| Grade | Largest allowed deviation from 50% | Base points |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect | 1 percentage point | 200 |
| Great | 3.5 percentage points | 150 |
| Good | 8 percentage points | 100 |
| Ok | 16 percentage points | 50 |
| Miss | More than 16 percentage points | 10 |
For example, a 51/49 split meets the Perfect threshold. These are area measurements, not fixed pixel distances from a center line.
Consecutive Perfect cuts add a bonus starting with the second Perfect in a row. A lower grade breaks that streak. That makes consistency valuable: the final total includes more than the eight base grades alone.
Tips for a more even split
Start by comparing the amount of visible food on each side of your intended line. For a long, tapered item, the halfway point along its length may leave much more area on the thicker side.
Watch the current rotation. Repeating the angle of your previous swipe will not help if the next target is tilted differently. As items shrink, use their outline as your reference instead of the surrounding empty space.
Check the result after a disappointing cut. If one piece is much larger, change the position of the next line. If the split is close, a smaller adjustment may be enough. There is no published first-session average to beat; your own previous round is a useful starting target.
For another game based on careful placement, try Ore Merge. For a faster change of pace, Pixel Kart uses steering, drifting, and boost.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fruit Slice free?
Yes. You can play it in your browser without downloading an app. Sign in if you want supported scores connected to your PixelDen profile.
Can I use my phone?
Yes. Swipe through the target with a finger. Check that the whole play area is visible before starting; screen size and browser controls can affect the available space.
How many items are in a round?
The current version uses eight items per round, selected from ten types of food. Older descriptions of five-item rounds no longer match the game.
Does cutting through the center guarantee a Perfect?
No. The grade depends on the visible area on each side of the cut. An asymmetric target can need a line away from the center of its image.
Why did two Perfect cuts give different points?
Perfect cuts have the same base value, but consecutive Perfects earn an additional streak bonus.
Try a round
Play Fruit Slice and use the first round to learn the split feedback. You can find other short games in the PixelDen catalog.