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By Jonathan H. Liu
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Deceptively challenging dice puzzle game.
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Zarik
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What's It About?
Zarik is a deceptive puzzle game: It looks simple at first, but even adults may find it challenging to solve all 60 levels included in the game. The goal of the game is to get all of the dice to the dotted squares, using the number of moves shown on each die. The dice can push one another, and in some levels there are blue dice that can help push but do not end up inside a dotted square. There are also obstacles that must be worked around.
Is It Any Good?
The graphics are nice -- a wooden surface with 3-D dice that roll when you push them -- but the presentation is otherwise bare-bones. There is an undo button to step back one move at a time, but there are no hints offered and minimal instructions written in poor English. However, even with its flaws and simple interface, Zarik is an excellent puzzle game that will challenge any player.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about challenging puzzles. Why is it good for your brain to work through puzzles?
Talk to your kids about screen time. How do you feel when you've played a frustrating game for too long? How do you know when it's time to take a break?
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Hobbies : board games
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : logic , strategy
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- Release date : April 23, 2010
- Genre : Puzzle Games
- Publisher : Avallon Alliance Ltd.
- Version : 1.1
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.0 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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