PLAY TODAYHOW TO PLAY
GLIDEPUCK is a sliding puzzle. There is one new board a day, and it is the same board for everyone.
You slide until something stops you. Swipe, or press an arrow key. The puck keeps going until it hits a rock or the edge of the board. You can't stop halfway.
Rocks are your brakes. They are the only way to stop in the middle of the ice, so every route is built from them.
Grab every gem. Sliding over a gem collects it. You don't need to stop on it.
Then stop on the hatch. It opens once every gem is collected. Sliding over it doesn't count. You have to come to rest on it.
Par is the fewest moves possible. A computer checks every route, so par is always reachable. Match it for three stars.
THE WEEK
| MON | Easy. Par 5 to 6, three gems. |
|---|---|
| TUE | Easy. Par 6 to 7. |
| WED | Medium. Four gems, and the obvious first move is usually wrong. |
| THU | Medium. Par 8 to 9. |
| FRI | Hard. Par 9 to 11, some dead ends. |
| SAT | Hard. Five gems, one shortest route. |
| SUN | Brutal. Par 13 or more, one route, lots of traps. |
QUESTIONS
- Can I start over?
- Not on your first go of the day. That one counts, so think before you slide. If you get stuck where no move can finish the board, a retry button appears. After your first go you can retry as often as you like.
- Which score counts?
- Your first clear of the day. You can keep playing to find par, but the first clear is what goes on your streak, your stats and your share.
- When does the new board come out?
- At midnight where you are.
- Can I play old boards?
- Yes. Every past board is in the archive, with its shortest route.
- Can I play with friends?
- Finish a board, tap FRIENDS, and start a group. Send the link to whoever you like. Everyone in the group sees each other's scores for the day. No accounts needed.
- Does it need an app?
- No. It runs in the browser. You can add it to your home screen and it works like an app.