Tap when the spinning needle meets the target arc. Each lock changes direction and rhythm; land 12 clean hits to open the safe. Every miss costs a life.
A timing game where you catch a spinning needle inside a lit target arc. Every 12 locks you pass a level and the needle speeds up. You start with 3 lives.
Step by step
The needle spins around the safe. While it’s inside the lit arc, press Space, click or tap the Unlock button.
On a good hit, the lock opens, the needle changes direction and a new target arc lights up somewhere else.
Pressing outside the arc costs a life. If the needle passes over the arc without a press, you lose a life too.
When you level up, you get back 1 life you lost. When you run out of lives, the round ends.
Tips
Hits near the middle of the arc earn more points. Successful hits in a row also grow your score.
With each lock you open, the arc gets a little narrower and the needle a little faster. Spot the new arc before the needle gets there.
You hear a short click as the needle enters the arc. If your sound is on, use that click as a cue.
Game facts
Round length
1 min
Computer
Press Space or click when the needle reaches the lit arc. Miss and you lose a life.
Phone
Tap the screen or the Unlock button while the needle is inside the lit target. Miss and you lose a life.
Date added
Version
1.0.2
On every device: phone and computer, portrait or landscape
The game runs in your browser. No download or account is required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Lock Rhythm on my phone?
Yes. On your phone: Tap the screen or the Unlock button while the needle is inside the lit target. Miss and you lose a life.
How do I play Lock Rhythm on a computer?
Press Space or click when the needle reaches the lit arc. Miss and you lose a life.
Is Lock Rhythm free?
Yes. The whole game is free; there are no paid levels or in-app purchases.