# A Hex Puzzle

> Hexagon-matching puzzle game with accelerometer controls and multiple modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Mario Raposo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-hex-puzzle/id317859090 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mario Raposo](https://appshunter.io/developer/313462282)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 2.2.1 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-hex-puzzle/id317859090/reviews.md

## What is A Hex Puzzle?

The hexagon-destroying puzzle.

*** Special release price: $0.99!
    Enjoy while it lasts!

iHex Puzzle is tetris-like game that requires strategy, concentration and quick thinking. It uses the accelerometer very precisely to move your pieces into position.

This game has a huge learning curve that will keep you entertained for a long time. The speed increases gradually to push your senses to the limit.

You'll train your brain to make decisions faster and faster.

Goal:

Explode as many hexagons as possible by carefully moving them (and turning them) to connect to their matching colors. 


Three Modes:

Basic
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Only uses the accelerometer. All you need to use is your wrist.
You simply twist your wrist to tilt your Iphone or Ipod touch to the left or to the right to guide the falling hexagons.
Matching colors explode when they touch.  

Duo
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Same as basic, but you also need to turn the the hexagons in a way that the contact pins are connected.

Trio
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A mode for the experts. You need to connect all pins of 3 hexagons of the same color to make them explode.

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Features:
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- Bombs:
   On the top left. You start with 3 bombs that will help you to clean the the board when you get stuck.
   You only get new bombs when you reach a new level, so use them wisely. :)

- Radar:
   Shows you the next hexagon that will fall and its starting position.

- World Scores:
   Engine to keep world and country scores.  

- Pause:
   You can pause the game at any time.

- Mute:
   Sound can be dynamically turned on/off

## Key features

- Hexagon matching and exploding
- Accelerometer-based controls
- Basic, Duo, and Trio game modes
- Bombs for board clearing
- Radar for next piece preview
- World and country score tracking
- Pause and mute functionality


## Frequently asked questions about A Hex Puzzle

### What is A Hex Puzzle?

A Hex Puzzle is a strategy-based puzzle game where you explode hexagons by matching their colors. It uses precise accelerometer controls for moving and turning pieces.

### How do I play A Hex Puzzle?

You tilt your device left or right to guide falling hexagons. Matching colors explode on contact. Different modes require connecting pins or matching three hexagons of the same color.

### What are the different modes in A Hex Puzzle?

A Hex Puzzle features three modes: Basic, which uses only the accelerometer; Duo, which adds a pin-connecting mechanic; and Trio, an expert mode requiring connection of three same-colored hexagons.

### Does A Hex Puzzle have bombs?

Yes, A Hex Puzzle includes bombs that help clear the board when you get stuck. You start with three bombs and earn more by reaching new levels.

### Can I see what piece is coming next in A Hex Puzzle?

Yes, A Hex Puzzle has a radar feature that shows you the next hexagon that will fall and its starting position.

### Does A Hex Puzzle have ads?

No, A Hex Puzzle does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does A Hex Puzzle support?

A Hex Puzzle is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How much does A Hex Puzzle cost?

A Hex Puzzle is available for a special release price of $0.99, though the standard price is $1.99.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2009-06-05

No release notes.

## More apps by Mario Raposo

- [iHex lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihex-lite/id320217904)

All apps by Mario Raposo: https://appshunter.io/developer/313462282

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