Objective of the Game
TetraVex is a logic puzzle game played on a square grid. The primary objective is to correctly place all puzzle tiles on the board so that the adjacent sides of the tiles match.
Game Components
- A game board in the form of an n x n grid (e.g., 3x3, 4x4)
- N² tiles, each divided into four quarters, with each quarter containing a number (e.g., 0-9)
Setup
- Choose the grid size, e.g., 3x3. Accordingly, there will be 9 tiles.
- Shuffle the tiles well and place them face down next to the game board.
Gameplay
- The game is generally played solo and does not have a set turn order but progresses smoothly.
- Draw a tile from the pool and place it face up next to the game board.
- begin placing the tiles on the board.
- The numbered sides of the tiles must align with the adjacent sides of the already placed tiles.
- A tile cannot be rotated.
- If you place a tile incorrectly, pull it back and place it in another spot. It is useful to think several steps ahead and keep potential solutions in mind.
Winning Criterion
- The game is won when all tiles are correctly placed, and all adjacent tiles match at their numbers.
Strategic Tips
- Forward Thinking: It is important to always plan a few moves ahead and anticipate possible conflicts in tile arrangement.
- Edges First: Start with tiles that only have two numbers to consider to reduce the solution space.
- Solve Subproblems: Divide the game board into smaller sections and solve these separately.
Special Features
- Variable Difficulty: The difficulty level can be changed by adjusting the grid size.
- Time Challenges: Set a time limit to increase the challenge.
