Logic Islands
How to Play
Introduction
Embark on an immersive journey through Logic Islands, a captivating logic puzzle game inspired by Nurikabe and Islands of Insight. Navigate through 6 unique worlds, each offering a distinct set of rules and challenges, from the classic Nurikabe to advanced mechanics involving ice blocks, one-way arrows, and special orb interactions. With 240 hand-crafted puzzles, Logic Islands promises an engaging experience that challenges your logical reasoning and strategic thinking.
Step-by-Step Gameplay
- Objective: Your goal is to create islands within the grid by clicking on cells to connect them, following the ruleset of the current world. Each island must contain exactly the number of cells specified by the numbers on the grid.
- Creating Islands: Start by selecting a cell. Continuously click adjacent cells (horizontally or vertically) to connect and form an island. The selected cells turn green, indicating they are part of the same island.
- Rules by World: Each world introduces unique rules:
- Classic Nurikabe: Islands must be connected horizontally or vertically, with no 2x2 block of the same color.
- Ice Blocks: Cells with ice blocks cannot be clicked to form an island.
- One-Way Arrows: Islands can only grow in the direction of the arrow.
- Orb Mechanics: Special orbs can be activated to change rules temporarily or create special effects.
Controls
- Left Mouse Click: Select and connect cells to form islands.
- Right Mouse Click: Undo the last action.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Use the arrow keys to navigate the grid, and press space to create islands in the direction of the arrow.
Tips
- Start with easy worlds and gradually move to more challenging ones to build your skills.
- Plan ahead and visualize how your moves will affect the grid's overall layout.
- Use ice blocks and orbs strategically to your advantage, especially in worlds with specific rules.
- Practice patience and persistence - solving these puzzles often requires time and multiple attempts.
FAQ
What is Logic Islands?
Logic Islands is a logic puzzle game inspired by Nurikabe and Islands of Insight. Players create islands with exact numbers while keeping walls connected, navigating through 6 unique worlds with different rulesets.
How do I create islands?
To create islands, place numbered blocks next to each other horizontally or vertically. The number represents the size of the island, and the island must be surrounded by walls.
How do I navigate through the worlds?
Each world introduces new challenges such as ice blocks, one-way arrows, and special orb mechanics. These elements add complexity and variety to the puzzles.
What are the rules of Classic Nurikabe?
In Classic Nurikabe, the goal is to divide the board into islands of contiguous squares with the exact number of squares specified by the numbers on the board. Islands cannot touch each other horizontally or vertically, except at a corner. The rest of the board is filled with water, which cannot form a 2x2 square or larger.
What is Yin-Yang connectivity?
Yin-Yang connectivity adds a new layer of complexity where certain blocks can only connect to opposite colored blocks, creating a unique challenge in arranging islands and water on the board.