Item: No.9
Rating: 85
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

85/100

No.9 is a fascinating 'zen' puzzle game that successfully challenges your spatial reasoning without being stressful. It feels like a high-end minimalist board game brought to life on your screen. The objective—connecting numbered tiles to reach the target '9'—is simple to understand but incredibly deep once the board begins to fill up.

The lack of a timer or move limit encourages a meditative approach to problem-solving. You’re constantly weighing the benefits of a quick connection versus setting up a massive chain reaction. The visual aesthetic is clean and distraction-free, with a soothing ambient soundtrack that helps you maintain a 'flow' state. It's the kind of game that is easy to pick up for five minutes but has enough tactical depth to keep you engaged for an hour. It’s a masterclass in elegant mobile design.

Dinsun reviewed on: Sat Jan 04 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1658844106

$1.99 4+★5 12 reviews

Author : Maciej Targoni

Pubish Date : Sun Mar 24 2024

Last Update Date : Tue May 07 2024

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 0.9Tue May 07 2024

- Bug fixes, RC
No.9 is an attempt to transport you to a tranquil puzzly vacuum, a gallery of geometric forms and figures that evolve in harmony with a serene, slow-paced rhythm, inviting deep relaxation and contemplation. Your journey involves synchronizing diverse elements in both form and time.
Consistent with all my projects, this one also features no scores, no advertisements, no in-app purchases, and does not collect any data - just relax.
Featuring a wonderful soundtrack created by: Bartłomiej Kołaciak
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Synchronizing form and time.
No.9 is an attempt to transport you to a tranquil puzzly vacuum, a gallery of geometric forms and figures that evolve in harmony with a serene, slow-paced rhythm, inviting deep relaxation and contemplation. Your journey involves synchronizing diverse elements in both form and time.
Consistent with all my projects, this one also features no scores, no advertisements, no in-app purchases, and does not collect any data - just relax.
Featuring a wonderful soundtrack created by: Bartłomiej Kołaciak

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 with 12 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

No.9 is a thoughtfully designed puzzle experience that challenges your logic and spatial awareness. The goal is to combine numbered tiles on a grid to reach the number nine. With its clean design and intuitive swipe controls, No.9 provides a stress-free environment for puzzle enthusiasts. Explore hundreds of hand-crafted levels that gradually increase in complexity, moving from simple 3x3 grids to intricate patterns that require careful planning. It’s the perfect game for unwinding and giving your brain a light, satisfying workout.

Features

Hundreds of unique and colorful puzzle levels

Minimalist design with soothing color palettes

No-pressure gameplay with no timers

Intuitive drag-and-merge mechanics

Satisfying haptic feedback

Tips

Spatial Planning

Don't just look for the nearest match. Because the board is finite, leaving a high-value tile in the middle can block your future connections. Always try to build your nines from the center outward to keep your placement options open.

Promotion Videos

No.9 FULL GAME Walkthrough / All Achievement (Minimal Puzzle game by Maciej Targoni)

Gameplays

The Power of Chains

While matching two tiles is easy, creating a chain of three or more tiles to reach nine provides a massive score bonus and clears more space. Try to save your 'Blank' tiles specifically to bridge gaps between high-value numbers.