Item: Qwirkle
Rating: 86
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

86/100

Qwirkle is one of those rare board games that is 'minutes to learn, a lifetime to master,' and this digital adaptation captures that essence perfectly. The gameplay is a brilliant mix of Scrabble-style board building and color/shape matching. You don't need to be a math whiz to play, but you do need a keen eye for patterns to set yourself up for a high-scoring 'Qwirkle' (a line of all six shapes or colors).

The app's interface is clean and functional, with thoughtful touches like customizable tile colors and backgrounds. The 4 difficulty levels of AI provide a solid challenge for solo players, while the pass-and-play mode remains the best way to enjoy it with family. The animations are playful without being distracting, and the tutorial ensures that even those who have never seen the physical box can start playing within five minutes.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Nov 27 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

684932119

$2.99 4+★4.5 1586 reviews

Author : MindWare

Pubish Date : Mon Dec 09 2013

Last Update Date : Tue Oct 01 2024

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 3.0.3Tue Oct 01 2024

- Resolution fix for non-English native iOS settings on some iPhone models
- Added support for iPhone 16
- Bug fixes and improvements
Challenging and thoroughly addictive! Now you can play the original award winning board game Qwirkle on your iPad and iPhone!
Qwirkle is MindWare's best-selling board game, with over 7 million copies sold worldwide. Through the years, Qwirkle has received numerous awards including Mensa, Parents' Choice, Major Fun and the Spiel des Jahres, Germany's coveted Game of the Year award.
FEATURES:
- Solo, Online, and Pass and Play modes all support up to 4 players.
- 4 levels of difficulty, from easy to expert.
- Includes Achievements and Leaderboards through Game Center.
- Customize your experience - choose your favorite background to play on.
- Play with classic Qwirkle colors or personalize your tiles with custom colors.
- Exciting animations and playful music enhance the Qwirkle experience!
- Tutorial and Help sections get you playing fast and easy!
WHO WILL YOU PLAY?
- Play solo against 4 levels of robot, from easy to expert.
- For family game night, use Pass and Play mode to play together on a single device.
- Challenge your friends to play online through Game Center.
- Find new online opponents through auto-match in Game Center.
Find out more about Qwirkle on the MindWare website:
https://www.mindware.orientaltrading.com/qwirkle-a2-32016.fltr
Want to share your thoughts on the digital version of Qwirkle directly with the developers? Email us at mindware@mindware.com with your comments! We'd love to have your input about what you like and ideas for improvements. We look forward to your feedback!
Happy Qwirkling!
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Challenging and thoroughly addictive! Now you can play the original award winning board game Qwirkle on your iPad and iPhone!
Qwirkle is MindWare's best-selling board game, with over 7 million copies sold worldwide. Through the years, Qwirkle has received numerous awards including Mensa, Parents' Choice, Major Fun and the Spiel des Jahres, Germany's coveted Game of the Year award.
FEATURES:
- Solo, Online, and Pass and Play modes all support up to 4 players.
- 4 levels of difficulty, from easy to expert.
- Includes Achievements and Leaderboards through Game Center.
- Customize your experience - choose your favorite background to play on.
- Play with classic Qwirkle colors or personalize your tiles with custom colors.
- Exciting animations and playful music enhance the Qwirkle experience!
- Tutorial and Help sections get you playing fast and easy!
WHO WILL YOU PLAY?
- Play solo against 4 levels of robot, from easy to expert.
- For family game night, use Pass and Play mode to play together on a single device.
- Challenge your friends to play online through Game Center.
- Find new online opponents through auto-match in Game Center.
Find out more about Qwirkle on the MindWare website:
https://www.mindware.orientaltrading.com/qwirkle-a2-32016.fltr
Want to share your thoughts on the digital version of Qwirkle directly with the developers? Email us at mindware@mindware.com with your comments! We'd love to have your input about what you like and ideas for improvements. We look forward to your feedback!
Happy Qwirkling!

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 1586 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Qwirkle is the perfect strategy game for families and competitive gamers alike. Match tiles by color or shape to build lines and score points. Create a line of all six to score a Qwirkle! This official app features solo play against 4 AI levels, online multiplayer, and local pass-and-play. With beautiful animations, custom color schemes, and Game Center leaderboards, it's the definitive way to play Qwirkle.

Features

Solo, Online, and Pass-and-Play modes

4 levels of AI difficulty

Personalize tiles with custom color schemes

Interactive tutorial and help sections

Game Center achievements and leaderboards

Tips

Scoring a Qwirkle

A Qwirkle occurs when you complete a line of 6 tiles that are either all the same color with different shapes, or all the same shape with different colors. This grants a massive 6-point bonus!

Promotion Videos

MindWare's Most Awarded Game: Qwirkle! - YouTube

News on this game

Gameplays

Choosing Your Difficulty

If you're new, start on 'Easy' to learn how the AI blocks your moves. Move up to 'Expert' when you're ready to face an opponent that plans several turns ahead.