Cubes Control

### **1. Description**

Cubes Control is an ingenious blend of a sliding block puzzle and basic arithmetic. The game features a clean, zen-like aesthetic with haptic feedback that makes the merging process satisfying. The goal is to swipe numbered cubes around a board, merging identical numbers until only one cube remains or the puzzle is solved.

### **2. Key Features**

* **Minimalist Design:** Clean 3D visuals and an intuitive UI that focuses entirely on the puzzle mechanics.

* **Dynamic Obstacles:** Later levels introduce blocking obstacles that must be unlocked and "boss levels" where new numbers continuously appear on the board.

* **Spatial & Arithmetic Training:** Combines spatial reasoning (navigating the maze) with quick mental math (identifying which numbers can merge).

* **Stress-Free Environment:** No penalties for mistakes, unlimited retries, and an option to skip levels if you get stuck.

* **Hundreds of Levels:** A vast array of puzzles that range from simple introductory grids to complex, multi-step mazes.

### **3. How to Play**

* **The Swipe Mechanic:** Swipe up, down, left, or right to move all movable cubes on the board in that direction simultaneously.

* **Merging:** When two cubes with the same number collide, they merge into a single cube, usually doubling the value (e.g., $2 + 2 = 4$).

* **Clearing the Board:** Your primary objective is to keep merging until the board is cleared according to the level's specific requirements (often leaving just one high-numbered cube).

* **Navigation:** Use the walls and static obstacles of the maze to reposition your cubes. Since all cubes move at once, you must use the environment to "catch" some cubes while others slide into position.

### **4. How to Win: Strategy & Tips**

* **Cornering Strategy:** Much like in games like *2048*, it is often helpful to keep your highest-value cube in a corner or against a wall to prevent it from getting trapped in the middle of a mess of smaller numbers.

* **Use the "Catch" Method:** If you need to move one cube but not another, swipe in a direction where the cube you want to stay still is already against a wall.

* **Plan Two Moves Ahead:** Before you swipe, look at where *every* cube will land. One wrong move can separate two identical numbers by an obstacle, making them impossible to merge again.

* **Isolate Numbers:** Try to merge smaller numbers into larger ones early on. Having too many small-value cubes scattered across the maze makes it harder to navigate without accidentally filling up the board.

* **Don't Fear Retries:** Because there is no penalty, use the first few swipes of a hard level just to see how the blocks interact with the specific maze layout, then restart to execute a clean solution.

### **5. Technical Details**

* **Developer:** SayGames LTD.

* **Platform:** iOS 15.0 or later (iPhone, iPad); macOS 15.0+ (M1 chip or later); Apple Vision (visionOS 1.0+).

* **Size:** Approximately 210 MB.

* **Category:** Puzzle / Board.

* **Age Rating:** 4+ (Everyone).

* **Monetization:** Free-to-play with ads. In-app purchases are available to remove ads or purchase "skips."

* **Accessibility:** Includes haptic feedback for merges and moves, enhancing the tactile feel of the puzzle.