About Needle in a Haystack

This site offers an original Needle in a Haystack browser game. Search a field of hay, clear small patches and select one hidden silver needle. The game runs on this site’s own files, with no third-party game embed or account required.

An independent game

The name describes a familiar search challenge. This site does not distribute another publisher’s game, use its artwork or imply endorsement. The gameplay and Canvas artwork were built for this site.

What is saved

Hay coins, tool levels, the current heap’s seed and cleared straws, offline settlement timestamps, personal best times and the site’s theme preference are stored in your browser. Campaigns are separated by device category and difficulty; best times also distinguish straw counts and upgrade loadouts. They are not uploaded or compared with other players.

Availability

The game is provided free of charge. Browser support and performance vary by device. The local version is dated October 5, 2026; this date is not a claim that the site has been publicly launched.