Cut the Rope Level 9 — Cardboard Box Walkthrough (3 Stars)
Level 9★★★★★
Guide by LevelWalks
By Level 9 of Cut the Rope, you've already cleared 8 puzzles, which is exactly the moment the design starts to use that confidence against you. This one is built for players who've stopped reading the question carefully.
## Cut the Rope — Cardboard Box, Level 9
**Box:** Cardboard Box | **Level:** 9 (Cardboard Box #9)
## Walkthrough
This level uses candy transformers, anti-gravity and teleportation. The candy starts from the top and Om Nom is waiting at the bottom.
### Step-by-Step Solution
1. **First, observe the layout.** Look at where the candy hangs and trace a path to Om Nom. Note every rope, bubble, and obstacle.
2. **Cut the first rope** — the one holding the candy closest to the top. This drops the candy toward the first star.
3. **Use the candy transformers** to redirect the candy toward the second star. Timing is important here — wait until the candy swings to its peak before activating.
4. **Collect the final star** by using the anti-gravity to swing the candy wide.
5. **Guide the candy to Om Nom.** If you miss a star, the candy should still reach Om Nom — just replay for a perfect score.
### Getting All 3 Stars
- Star 1: Drops naturally when you cut the first rope.
- Star 2: Requires precise timing with the candy transformers.
- Star 3: The hardest one — you need to time the teleportation perfectly before the candy falls past it.
## Tips for This Level
The Cardboard Box introduces candy transformers which add a new dimension to your puzzle-solving. Don't rush — watch the candy's momentum and plan two moves ahead.
## Why This Level Is Tricky
The physics engine introduces momentum, gravity, and pendulum motion as core mechanics. Early levels seem simple, but the trajectory calculations that feel intuitive now become critical as complexity increases. Pay attention to how the candy swings after each cut.
## Common Mistakes
Players frequently make these errors on Level 9:
- Treating each mechanic independently when the solution requires chaining them — e.g., a rope cut into a bubble into a cushion bounce.
- Not experimenting with cutting ropes in reverse order from what seems intuitive.
- Forgetting that some levels have optional mechanics (like extra bubbles) that exist to misdirect you from the optimal path.
Tips
- Cut ropes in order from top to bottom for the most control over candy movement.
- In the Cardboard Box, candy transformers are key — learn their timing patterns.
- You don't need all 3 stars to progress, but replay levels later for a perfect score.
FAQ
- How do I beat Cut the Rope Level 9?
- Level 9 (Cardboard Box #9) uses candy transformers, anti-gravity and teleportation. Cut the ropes in sequence, collect all 3 stars by timing your cuts, and guide the candy to Om Nom. See the step-by-step walkthrough above.
- How do I get 3 stars on Cut the Rope Level 9?
- To get all 3 stars, you need to collect each star before the candy reaches Om Nom. Star 3 is usually the hardest — it requires precise timing with candy transformers.
