How do I play Pickup Sticks online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Pickup Sticks in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Pickup Sticks?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Pickup Sticks?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Pickup Sticks – Retro C64 Logical Game Game • Play Free in Browser

Game Information

Pickup Sticks

Publisher: Grisewood & Dempsey Ltd.

Genre: Logical Game

Developer: Pat Grady, Paul Greet, Doug Gregory, Gordon Lee, Paul McGee & Malcom Neave

Year: 1984

C64 Type: PAL/NTSC

Played: 0 Times

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About Pickup Sticks

Pickup Sticks is a logical game game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1984. The game was developed by Pat Grady, Paul Greet, Doug Gregory, Gordon Lee, Paul McGee & Malcom Neave and published by Grisewood & Dempsey Ltd..

Now you can play Pickup Sticks online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Pickup Sticks

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Pickup Sticks directly in your browser. This Logical Game game from 1984 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond