Shave the Balloon

Shave the foam. Don’t pop the balloon.

A calm, funny and surprisingly tense casual game. Swipe a tiny razor across a wobbly, foam-covered balloon, keep your hand steady and beat the clock.

Plays in your browser on any phone, tablet or computer. No download or account needed.

100 levels10 chaptersFoam Rush modeFree to play

Easy to learn, hard to put down

Swipe to shave, lift your finger to let the balloon recover, and watch the integrity meter. Go too fast or scrape bare rubber and the balloon gets nervous.

100 levels, 10 chapters

From a first calm shave to boss balloons. Every chapter brings a new twist: wind, wobble, night, static, sleep and more.

Endless Foam Rush

Three hearts, random balloons and a growing streak multiplier. How many can you shave before your luck runs out?

Shapes with personality

Hearts, stars, cats, clouds, crowns and gems. Every balloon has its own face and mood, and it reacts to every stroke.

Blades and power-ups

Collect blades from the Soft Blade to the Aurora Blade, and bring power-ups like Extra Time, Calm and Lullaby into each level.

Balloon pals

Meet ten balloon characters, unlock their stories and hear them cheer, panic or sulk while you work.

Daily gifts and challenges

Come back every day for a gift, a fresh challenge and awards to collect. Your progress is saved right on your device.

See it in action

Glossy 3D balloons, expressive faces and satisfying foam, all in portrait mode.

Shave the Balloon screenshot: Your balloon pal
Your balloon pal
Shave the Balloon screenshot: Shave the foam
Shave the foam
Shave the Balloon screenshot: Pick a chapter
Pick a chapter
Shave the Balloon screenshot: Sleepy Spa
Sleepy Spa
Shave the Balloon screenshot: Foam Rush
Foam Rush
Shave the Balloon screenshot: Blade shop
Blade shop

Ten chapters of trouble

Each chapter changes the rules, so no two stretches of the game feel the same.

1. Smooth StartsLearn the razor and the balloon shapes
2. Stormy SudsGusts of wind and foam that grows back
3. Wild WobbleShaking, spinning, bobbing balloons
4. Under PressureWeak rubber, wax seals and clogging blades
5. Grand FinaleCats, clouds and crowns with every trick at once
6. Party TimeTicklish spots, giggles and dripping foam
7. Night ShiftSpotlights, glow foam and flickering lights
8. Static ShockStatic charge, sparks and foil spots
9. Sleepy SpaSnoring balloons, dream bubbles and alarm clocks
10. Grand GalaA staged show where the rules change act by act

Meet the pals

Every balloon has a personality. Cheerful, dramatic, shy or sleepy, they all have opinions about your razor skills.

Questions

The short answers.

Is Shave the Balloon free?

Yes. You can play every level for free in your browser. You earn coins by playing and spend them on blades and power-ups. Optional rewarded ads can give you a bonus, and you are never forced to watch one to progress.

Do I need an account?

No. There is nothing to sign up for. Your progress, coins and nickname are stored on your device only.

Can I install it on my phone?

Yes. Open the game in your phone browser, then use "Add to Home Screen" (Android Chrome: menu, then Install app; iPhone Safari: Share, then Add to Home Screen). It opens full screen like an app.

Will I lose my progress?

Progress is saved in your browser. Clearing the site data or switching phones starts a fresh game, so please keep playing on the same device and browser.

Is it suitable for children?

The game is gentle and friendly, with no violence, chat or accounts. See our Privacy Policy for details on how ads and data are handled.

Do real balloons get hurt?

Never. The balloons are very dramatic, but they are all made of pixels.

Ready for a steady hand?

Your first balloon is waiting. It is very nervous.

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