Puzzle Games

A good puzzle gives you enough information to make your next move, even when the whole solution takes a while to see. Look over the board before you start. A piece that seems easy to move might be holding another one in place, and an empty space can be more valuable than an immediate match. Some games ask you to clear a layout in a particular order. Others leave room to experiment and see how pieces behave. Read the controls before using a hint or starting over, especially if a level counts your moves. On a phone, taps work well for choosing a piece and drags give you more control over where it lands. If you have a few minutes, start with a board you can read at a glance and see how far you get.