# AbaCruX - Mindful Gameplay — Gorgeous game with a twist

> Classic peg solitaire puzzle game with beautiful graphics and challenging boards. (iPhone/iPad app by RoGame Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abacrux-mindful-gameplay/id289381404 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RoGame Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/285831223)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 336 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian and 15 more
- Released: 2019-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abacrux-mindful-gameplay/id289381404/reviews.md

## What is AbaCruX?

AbaCruX is a take on the familiar board game - a dazzling piece of entertainment in its heydays often rendered with the most exquisite game pieces and expensive wooden boards to entertain guests and as conversation piece. Some regions, as is still apparent in the naming of some of the boards, preferred certain designs: there are English, French, and even German board variants amongst many others and different boards require different solution strategies.
 
Players can switch boards at any time but will find only the first puzzle in each board to be unlocked at first. A 4-star solution (of 5) of that configuration is required to unlock the next puzzle and so forth. To remove a piece its neighbor simply has to jump over it into an adjacent empty slot. While leaving the last piece in the target location is the general goal and best outcome, there is also a timer to consider. One must beat the timer, or it's game over and faster times result in higher scores.
 
There are several ways to approach these puzzles. Step-by-step memorization is common but after a while a player learns to detect patterns intuitively and to think several moves ahead. One can get very good at this game, even at the more complex configurations available in Extra Boards but it is a learning process. To be sure these puzzles hard to solve but excellent mental exercise without a lot of flashy noise. Great to wind down or spend some unexpected downtime.
 
Marble or peg solitaire predate most written records of their rules, and only in the last few decades has anyone tried to solve them exhaustively rather than by hand. Part of the reason is arithmetic: a board with n holes has up to 2^n possible arrangements of marbles and empty holes, so even a modest board can produce billions of positions to sort through before a computer, let alone a person, can say which ones are solvable. For the English board, the same 33-hole cross shape both AbaCruX and most of this research use, researchers have gone further and catalogued every solution to its central puzzle, arriving at a total in the tens of quadrillions.
 
A large search space means many possible positions to review, but not necessarily more paths to a solution. Some of AbaCruX's more advanced layouts, like the infamous Siege board, have many slots and pieces, but their difficulty largely arises from their irregular shape rather than sheer size. Only a narrow set of jump orders successfully navigates the Siege board, and a single early jump made out of sequence can turn a solvable configuration into a multi-ball dead end. Familiarity with the theory or any of research mentioned is not required to enjoy the game; it is noted here for players interested in the puzzle's mathematical side.
 
Each board in AbaCruX holds 15 puzzles, with an additional 8 high-scoring, advanced boards available via in-app purchase, some are shown in the screenshots above. Solution attempts are scored and can be improved upon at any time. All records are local, with the exception of Game Center which is entirely optional but also a lot of fun. AbaCruX has been around for many years and is the ideal casual game. The design is sparse but unobtrusive, and each level a true challenge. The timer is unforgiving, and real focus a requirement. As mentioned, solutions to the more advanced puzzles are far from trivial. But then we're hardly meant to beat this game, or are we?
 
Install on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and now also, AbaCruX mini for Apple Watch.

## Key features

- 16 beautifully designed boards
- 15 puzzles per board
- Timed challenges
- GameCenter leaderboards
- Solutions available (in-app purchase)
- Playground mode (in-app purchase)
- Immersive sound design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $7.99 | one-time |
| Solutions | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Boards | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abacrux-mindful-gameplay/id289381404/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Top Spiel

*2026-03-01, version 3.5.0*

Ich spiele dieses Spiel jeden Tag auf meinem iPad. Es macht viel Spaß und hält meinen Kopf fit. Für mich das beste Denkspiel überhaupt.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-02-23*

Peg Solitaire addict here and let me just says that this is a great app. Owned it for 10 years and should have reviewed it earlier. I don't think there is anything like it out there. Over the years a lot of features were added and it shows. It is alos the only thing I can play on my TV when the internet is down lol. Got it on my iPad and phone as well. The new playground was just added out of the blue and that was really the only thing left on my wishlist. Really well done and keeps improving.

### 2/5 — Newie review

*2022-05-05*

Two biggest complaints.  First you need to be able to disable the timer.  It does not add to the game!  Secondly you should be able to "go back one move" so that you can try another option.  The user has very little control of options here.

### 3/5 — Confounding

*2015-06-21*

Is there a 5 star solution to every level?

**Developer response:** Yes xD

### 1/5 — くそゲー

*2013-11-08*

インストールしたけど全く起動しない。
詐欺ゲー。
金返せ！

**Developer response:** 大変申し訳ございません。 うまくいけば、過去8年間の多くの無料アップデートがそれを補った。 2012年、AbaCruXはiPhoneでわずか15パズルでした。 今日、AbaCruXアプリをMac、Apple TV、iPad、またはiPhoneにインストールして、最大240のパズルとはるかに豊富なエクスペリエンスを実現できます。 開発者は最終的にここで返信できるようになりましたので、許可してください。アプリの[バグを報告]ボタンを使用できない場合は、ウェブサイトにアクセスするか、メールでお問い合わせいただくか、サポートフォーラムをご利用ください。 何かが壊れた場合は、修正します。 約束。 幸せな不可解な🙂

### 1/5 — Worst app

*2011-10-01*

I didn't even get to play it before it decided not to work. This application is a waste of your time and money.

**Developer response:** So sorry about that. Hopefully the many free updates over the last 10 years made up for it. Back in 2011 AbaCruX was just 15 puzzles on iPhone. Today you can install your AbaCruX app on Mac, Apple TV, iPad or iPhone with up to 240 puzzles for a much richer experience. So, now that developers are finally allowed to respond here, let me just state that if the ‘report a bug’ button in the app itself can’t be used, you can go to our website, email us or use our support forum for assistance. If something breaks, we’ll fix it. Promise. Happy puzzling 🙂

### 1/5 — Das App läuft auf dem iPhone 4 nicht

*2010-07-31, version 0*

Habe das App geladen, es läuft aber nicht. Wird nicht einmal gestartet - Toll

### 1/5 — Cannot play iPod while gaming

*2010-02-11*

Even in sound off mode, it stops iPod music. I presume many people prefer play game while listening music! I hope this inconvenience will be solved shortly. Otherwise, it does not worth the price.
サウンドＯＦＦモードにしても、iPod の音楽を強制停止してしまいます。多くの人は音楽を聴きながらゲームを楽しむのではと思いますが。この不具合を早く解決して欲しいです。そうでないとこの価格には相当しないものと思います。

## Frequently asked questions about AbaCruX

### What is AbaCruX?

AbaCruX is a graphically exquisite implementation of the classic peg solitaire puzzle game. It features 16 beautifully designed boards with 15 puzzles each, offering challenges for all skill levels.

### Does AbaCruX have ads?

No, AbaCruX is ad-free. The game is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases for additional content and features.

### How many puzzles are included in the basic AbaCruX game?

The basic game includes 8 boards with a total of 120 puzzles. The first puzzle on each board is unlocked, with subsequent puzzles unlocking as you progress.

### Can I play AbaCruX offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities. However, features like GameCenter leaderboards suggest online connectivity may be required for full functionality.

### What devices support AbaCruX?

AbaCruX is available on Mac, Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across Apple devices.

### Are solutions available for the puzzles in AbaCruX?

Yes, solutions are available for every puzzle as an in-app purchase. This is helpful for tackling the most mind-bending challenges.

### What is the age rating for AbaCruX?

AbaCruX has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is AbaCruX updated?

The latest version is 3.5.2, last updated on March 18, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.0 — 2026-09-04

Version 3.6.0 introduces additional statistics and improved widget display. Menu commands in iPadOS and macOS were updated and some localization issues fixed. This version also introduces AbaCruX mini. You can now play the game's entire first 2 boards on your Apple Watch.

### 3.5.2 — 2026-03-18

Version 3.5.2 adds important optimizations and improved OS support.

### 3.5.0 — 2026-02-24

Version 3.5.0 cuts app size in half, adds home and lock screen widgets, improves game flow and adds several elements to Pro Features, which now unlocks all configurations and offers additional customization options for custom background images. All purchases now support Family Sharing and are available across all devices.

### 3.2.4 — 2025-10-30

Version 3.2.4 fixes an animation glitch coming out of Game Center on some iPad models, addresses other minor issues and improves support for iOS 26.

### 3.2.3 — 2025-09-22

This version features some minor updates and compatibility enhancements.

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