Game Interface

The board perspective is turned for each player. You always start from the bottom right corner. Your un-played cells are arrayed at the bottom of the board as shown below: 

During each players turn, the current usable corners for their cells are indicated by glowing hint circles.  You will only be able to lay a cell out on one of these circles. Also, when the game starts there will be a single hint circle indicating the place you can start laying down your cells. Depending on the board layout and which pieces have been played, you may not be able to play a cell on during your turn, as shown below.

Unusable Cells  Any cells that cannot be played given the current board configuration are shaded a darker color.  A cell that is shaded in the current turn may become playable on a subsequent turn if a player manages to break through to another area where the cell will fit.  When all of a players cells are shaded it is a clear indication that their game is over and their moves will be passed automatically.

So how do you put cells on the board? To play a cell select it with the mouse by pointing at a cell and holding down the left mouse button. Remember, bigger cells should be played early in the game!

To rotate a cell continue holding the left mouse button while also clicking the right mouse button.  Each click will rotate the cell 1/4 of a full turn.  After the cell has turned three times, the fourth turn will cause it to flip over, you can rotate it further and eventually it will flip all the way back to its original orientation.

Finally, you place a cell by dragging it to the desired position and releasing the left mouse button. To not place a cell you have picked up, simply drop it anywhere off the main board area. You will then be allowed to pick up a new cell- unless your time runs out!

When a cell is selected and dragged over the board special hints will be displayed to help you place a piece. Rotating and flipping pieces will display new hints for that cell.

You may offer a draw by clicking on the Draw button but your opponent will have to accept your offer for the game to be called a draw. You may also resign at any time by clicking the Resign button.

You can text chat with the other player in the chat area at the right of the screen. You can also toggle the theme music or game sounds by clicking on the buttons in the lower middle of the game window. After a game is finished either player can request a new game by clicking the New Game button.

The player who launches the game will be able to set a time limit for moves during the game, as shown below.