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Install Str8ts on an iPhone

You can install Str8ts on a smartphone and play while you're on the move. The app does not need internet connectivity and works in flight mode. Open https://m-ringler.github.io/straights/ in Safari, click Share, and then Add to Home Screen.

YouTube: Installing Str8ts on an iPhone (Screenshot)

Share a Partially Solved Str8ts

Sometimes you may want to share a partially solved Str8ts with someone else, or continue playing on another device, or save the current state of the solution before making a guess. You can do so by using the ๐Ÿ”— (Copy Link) button in the โ“ (About) dialog.

YouTube: Share Partially Solved Str8ts (Screenshot)

Toggle No/All Notes

You can toggle between an empty field and a field filled with all numbers. Simply double-tap the field on a touchscreen or double-click it with a mouse. This action only applies to pristine (untouched) fields and will not affect solved or partially solved fields.

YouTube: Toggle No/All Notes (Screenshot)

Spread Joy with Custom Emojis

Want to add a personal touchโ€”or a dash of whimsyโ€”to your Str8ts puzzles? Now you can! Simply append a list of your favourite emojis to the URL in your browserโ€™s address bar. For example:

&emojis=๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿน๐Ÿฐ๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿป๐Ÿผ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿท๐Ÿธ๐Ÿต๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ›๐Ÿฆ’๐Ÿฆ“๐ŸฆŒ๐Ÿฆ˜๐Ÿด๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆก๐Ÿฆฆ๐Ÿฆ‡๐Ÿบ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฟ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ”๐Ÿฆจ๐Ÿฆ†๐Ÿฆœ๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ€

The app will randomly sprinkle these emojis into the black blank fields of your puzzle, turning every game into a playful surprise. Itโ€™s a fantastic way to brighten someoneโ€™s dayโ€”whether youโ€™re sharing a puzzle with friends, family, or colleagues.

Pro Tip: Need inspiration for your emoji list? Let a generative AI chatbot help you create the perfect mix!

When you share a link, your custom emojis will be included, so the fun travels with your puzzle.

Str8ts with Custom Emojis

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