Twiddle Puzzle Online
Twiddle is one of the classic one-player logic games in Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection. Rotate the tiles around themselves to arrange them into order.
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What This Game Is
Twiddle is a self-contained logic puzzle built around one clear objective. Each new board gives you a fresh problem to solve, so it works well for quick sessions and repeated play.
Rotate the tiles around themselves to arrange them into order.
How to Play
To play Twiddle, click the mouse in the centre of the square group you wish to rotate. In the basic mode, you rotate a 2×2 square, which means you have to click at a corner point where four tiles meet. In more advanced modes you might be rotating 3×3 or even more at a time; if the size of the square is odd then you simply click in the centre tile of the square you want to rotate.
Most puzzles in this collection reward deduction more than speed. Focus on the most limited choices first, use the clues to narrow the board, and avoid guesses unless the puzzle mode clearly expects them.
Beginner Tips
- Start with the area that has the strongest clue or the fewest legal options.
- Use marks, notes, or temporary indicators if the puzzle supports them.
- Try to preserve flexibility instead of committing too early when multiple moves look possible.
- If the board gets messy, restart a fresh puzzle and apply what you learned from the first run.
Official Reference
If you want the full original rule explanation, examples, and advanced options, the official manual is the best reference.
Read the official manualFrequently Asked Questions
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