Steady Hand Tracing Game
PathTraceV asks you to drag along a winding track from start to finish without touching the edges or lifting your finger. Twelve levels, each narrower and more twisted than the last.
How to play PathTraceV
- Press and hold on the green S at the start of the track.
- Drag along the track without leaving it.
- Reach the gold F at the other end while still holding.
- Leaving the track or lifting early restarts that level — the run continues, but it counts as a slip.
- Twelve levels in total. It works with a finger, a stylus or a mouse.
How scoring works
You are scored on completing the twelve levels with as few slips as possible. A slip restarts the current level rather than ending the run, so the challenge is never lost outright — it is a count of how cleanly you got through. Later tracks are narrower and more twisted, which is where most slips accumulate.
Three ways to score better
- Move slowly through corners and quickly along straights. Almost all slips happen on turns.
- Rest the heel of your hand on the device. An unsupported hand drifts on the narrow late levels.
- A stylus or mouse is steadier than a fingertip if you have one, particularly past level eight.
Common questions
What happens if I leave the track?
That level restarts and the attempt is recorded as a slip. Your run continues from the same level.
Can I lift my finger to reposition?
No. Lifting before the finish counts the same as leaving the track, so the whole level has to be one continuous movement.
Does it work with a mouse?
Yes — finger, stylus and mouse all work. A mouse is generally steadier on the narrower levels.
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PathTraceV is one of 25 challenges in ChallengeV, part of Apps by V. It runs entirely in your browser, works offline once loaded, needs no signup, and keeps your scores on your own device rather than on a server. Everything here is for entertainment — it is not a test or an assessment of any kind.