Wood and Screw Puzzle is a timed hardware removal sorting game. The player must clear a wooden board of hardware by rearranging the positions of screws that affix plates of various sizes and styles to the board. They receive gold coins. They can use their winnings to extend time when they fail a level and perform other tasks.
Every level presents the player with a limited number of holes. As a result, they must carefully consider their actions. They must strategically move specific screws to release plates from the board and reveal other holes. If they fail, they might run out of holes, or a plate might swing across and block one or more.
That said, the player can open up an extra hole if they view an ad video. They can also use boosters to replay the level, remove screws from the board to open holes, undo moves, and add holes.
Wood and Screw Puzzle provides the player with extra coins via daily rewards and ad views. Saving coins is critical because some of the hardest levels feature multiple puzzles per level. Even with a longer timer, the player might fail. Without enough coins to continue or use helpful tools, they must start the level over entirely and replay the first puzzle.
The game also offers new plates, screws and backgrounds. The player must view ads to unlock each one.