Parents' Guide to

PipeRoll

By Cynthia Chiong, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Simple connect-the-pipes concept is oddly addicting.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free Puzzle Games
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this app.

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What’s It About?

In PipeRoll, players tap on water pipe pieces to connect them to get running water from the water plant to houses. Tapping on the pieces will move them clockwise, and pieces will connect automatically when they are lined up. Swiping or trying to rotate the pieces with your finger does not work, and will probably disconnect unintended pieces. As the levels progress, layers of difficulty are added on as you try to beat the clock. You unlock the next level when you complete the previous one and can revisit any completed levels.

Is It Any Good?

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If you are a puzzle lover, PipeRoll is for you. With 100 puzzles that get pretty challenging, PipeRoll provides hours and hours of fun. In pipe fashion, you can easily track your progress and see how far you’ve gotten and what star status you've attained on each completed level. However, the app only records your best time if you've beaten the recommended "best time." You'd also be only trying to beat your own best scores as it is a one-player game with no social networking features. A few instructional prompts pop-up in the game, but otherwise, it is for you figure out. PipeRoll is a simple game, but is oddly addicting for both kids and adults.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Help kids work through the more difficult puzzles.

  • Build and solve similar puzzles with everyday objects and toys like marble race sets.

  • Start a conversation about the water system and environment.

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