Black Hole Square

BASIC MECHANICS: 1. Starting a Puzzle: Each puzzle starts with a 6x6 grid filled with various types of squares. Your goal is to clean the grid by removing all special squares. 2. Square Types: - Blank Squares: Empty spaces on the grid - X Squares: Can be tapped to remove them directly - Arrow Squares: Push pieces in the direction they point (Up, Down, Left, Right) - Neutron Stars: Transform into black holes when tapped, which then absorb pieces - Black Holes: Absorb pieces that come into contact with them 3. Tapping and Moving: - Tap any square to activate its effect - Arrow squares push pieces in their direction when tapped - Pieces move in straight lines until they hit a barrier, another piece, or a black hole - Multiple pieces can be pushed simultaneously if they're in a line 4. Move Limit: - Each puzzle has a limited number of moves you can make - The remaining moves counter is displayed at the top of the screen - Plan your moves carefully as running out of moves ends the puzzle 5. Puzzle Navigation: - Swipe left to go to the next puzzle or skip the current one - Swipe right to go back to previous puzzles or reset the current puzzle - Use the progress dots at the bottom to jump to any puzzle you've accessed 6. Winning Condition: - Clean the grid by removing all special squares (X squares, arrows, neutron stars) - The puzzle is complete when no special squares remain - You'll see "Clean!" when you successfully solve the puzzle 7. Failure Conditions: - Running out of moves before cleaning the grid - Getting stuck in a position where no valid moves remain - The game will display "Out of moves!" or "Stuck" messages STRATEGIC TIPS: - Plan Ahead: Before tapping, visualize how pieces will move. Arrow squares push all pieces in a line in their direction. - Order Matters: The sequence of taps is crucial. Tapping arrows in different orders can lead to different outcomes. - Use Black Holes: Neutron stars transform into black holes, which can absorb pieces. Strategically place black holes to remove unwanted pieces. - Clear Obstacles First: Remove X squares early when possible to create more movement space for other pieces. - Arrow Direction: Pay attention to arrow directions. Pushing pieces toward black holes is often key to cleaning the grid. - Avoid Dead Ends: Don't push pieces into positions where they can't be moved or removed. Always have an exit strategy. - Chain Reactions: Look for opportunities where one tap can move multiple pieces efficiently. - Black Hole Placement: When a neutron star becomes a black hole, position it where it can absorb the most problematic pieces. - Save Moves: Look for moves that solve multiple problems at once rather than using separate moves for each piece. - Study the Grid: Take time to understand the puzzle layout before making your first move. Identify which pieces need to be removed and the most efficient paths. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: - Path Planning: Trace the path pieces will take before tapping. Understand where pieces will end up and how that affects other pieces. - Reverse Engineering: Work backwards from the goal (empty grid) to determine which pieces must be removed last. - Blocking Strategy: Use pieces to block paths temporarily while you set up the perfect sequence of moves. - Multi-Directional Planning: When multiple arrows are involved, consider how they interact. Some arrows might push pieces you've already moved. - Black Hole Timing: Transform neutron stars at the right moment when they can absorb pieces that are in optimal positions. - Edge Utilization: Pieces near edges have limited movement options. Use edge positions strategically to control piece placement. - Grid Analysis: Count how many moves each section of the grid requires. Ensure your total matches or is less than the move limit. WINNING AND PROGRESSION: - Puzzle Completion: Successfully clean a puzzle grid to complete it and unlock progress through the game. - Puzzle Series: Progress through multiple puzzle series with increasing difficulty and complexity. - Progress Tracking: Your solved puzzles are saved. You can return to previously solved puzzles at any time. - Move Optimization: While not required, try to solve puzzles using fewer moves than the limit for personal challenge. - Solution Exploration: Each puzzle may have multiple valid solutions. Experiment to find the most elegant path. Enjoy cleaning the universe in Black Hole Square, and master the art of strategic puzzle solving!