**Pick up a stick. Don't wake the pile.**
Remember gathering around the table as a kid, holding your breath, trying to pull that one stick without moving the others? That moment of pure focus — where the whole room goes quiet and everyone watches your hand — is one of those timeless childhood memories that never truly fades.
That feeling is back, right in the palm of your hand.
Sticks HD brings the beloved classic game of Pick-up Sticks — also known as Mikado or Pega Varetas — to iPhone and iPad with beautiful wooden visuals, smooth precision touch controls, and the same nail-biting tension you remember from childhood. This is not just a digital remake. It is a love letter to one of the most enduring games ever created.
**Simple to learn. Impossible to put down.**
The rules have not changed in centuries — and that is exactly the point. A pile of colorful sticks falls to the board. Your job is to remove them one at a time without disturbing the others. Each color carries a different point value. The steadier your hand and the sharper your eye, the higher your score climbs.
There are no tutorials, no complicated onboarding screens, and no menus to get lost in. You open the app and you play. Within seconds you are already in the zone — focused, calm, and completely hooked.
**Built for the moments that matter.**
Waiting for a flight? Killing five minutes between meetings? Lying on the couch on a quiet Sunday afternoon? Sticks HD is the perfect companion for any moment you want to unwind without fully switching off your brain.
Calm enough to relax you after a long day. Competitive enough to keep you coming back to beat your personal best. Simple enough to hand to a child or a grandparent without any explanation needed. This is the kind of game that does not demand your attention — it earns it.
**A game designed with care.**
Every detail in Sticks HD has been crafted with the same patience the game itself demands. The wooden board feels warm and real. The sticks move with satisfying weight. The interface stays completely out of your way so nothing breaks the spell of concentration.
No flashy animations to distract you. No aggressive notifications begging you to return. Just the game, the sticks, and your steady hand.
**Why players keep coming back:**
— Beautifully crafted wooden board design that feels warm and tactile
— Precise touch controls built for modern iPhone and iPad screens
— Local leaderboard to track personal bests and keep the challenge alive
— Completely offline — no Wi-Fi, no account, no distractions required
— Lightweight app that installs in seconds and never slows your device
— Suitable for all ages — kids, parents, and grandparents alike
— A pure, distraction-free experience in a world full of noise
**Trusted by over 800,000 players worldwide.**
Hundreds of thousands of players have already rediscovered their favorite childhood game through Sticks HD. Whether you grew up calling it Pick-up Sticks, Mikado, or Pega Varetas — this is the version you have been waiting for. Polished, portable, and completely free.
No catch. No registration. No hidden fees. Just the classic game you love, better than ever before.
**Download Sticks HD now and relive the magic.**
It’s fun to play pick up sticks without being on the floor! I highly recommend this game.
Oh Well....
Snallysmom
Actually had fun playing the game but the ads drove me crazy. I tried choosing "Remove Ads" but nothing happened. If I could make the in-app purchase to get rid of the ads, I'd love to have the game. I have deleted it and will not download it until I can play without ads.
Pick up sticks !!!!!
HARLOCK XIII
Like others have said: Brings back good memories! That’s all. Keep up the good fun! MAke another similar!ThanksTheme Song
Sticks
Proud Grannie
I love this app!!! Whenever I play, my life as a child comes back to me... good memories...
** 2.5.0 - current release **
No Merci Mode has arrived — waves of sticks, zero tolerance for mistakes. One slip and it's over. Returning players can now pick their name at game over instead of typing it every single time.
** 2.4.2 **
We've fine-tuned things under the hood — smoother, snappier, and ready for what's next.
** 2.4.1 **
Rewarded ads now work as intended — watch an ad, continue your game, no hiccups.
Feel every move: haptic feedback brings the game to life — from picking sticks to the final countdown. Toggle it on or off in settings.
** 2.4.0 **
Game over? Not so fast. Watch a quick ad to continue right where you left off — no restart, no lost streak.
Notifications got a glow-up too: 50 fresh, cheeky messages to nudge you back in when the sticks are calling.
** and more **
Tutorial mode, multilingual support, precise touch controls, remove-ads purchase, audio improvements, and a brand-new design.
Version 2.5.0
The developer, Henrique Guttler Morbin, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Henrique Guttler Morbin
Size
30.6 MB
Category
Family
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
