# Bored — Simple Puzzles for when you're

> Simple puzzle game where the goal is to stop a special piece on the center. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick Q. Kelly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bored/id324715902 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 122 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bored/id324715902/reviews.md

## What is Bored?

Bored is a simple puzzle game for when you're bored.
The object is to stop one certain piece on the center space.
All of the puzzles have solutions.

The Rules:
• You solve the puzzle if the SPECIAL piece STOPS on the center space.
• When you move ANY piece, it keeps moving until it is blocked by another piece.
• If a moving piece is NOT blocked, it will move off the board and the puzzle will reset.
• No diagonal moves are allowed.

Each of the 3 available puzzle packs increase in difficulty level and number of puzzles.

Each puzzle has 8 possible orientations, randomly selected each time you play it.

## Key features

- Stop special piece on center
- Pieces move until blocked
- Randomized puzzle orientations
- Multiple difficulty packs
- Solvable puzzles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bored/id324715902/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Addictive fun!

*2009-12-02*

I enjoyed it. 3 of the 50 puzzles tripped me up but I got them all. Hopefully there will be more rounds in a future upgrade. Would also like to see the ability to undo a move. And being able to move forward to higher levels without having to complete previous ones kind of takes the fun out of it. But all in all, fun game. Good job!!

## Frequently asked questions about Bored

### What is the main objective in Bored?

The main objective in Bored is to solve the puzzle by ensuring the SPECIAL piece STOPS on the center space of the board. This requires careful planning of each move.

### How do pieces move in Bored?

When you move any piece in Bored, it will continue moving in that direction until it is blocked by another piece or goes off the board. Diagonal moves are not permitted.

### What happens if a piece moves off the board in Bored?

If a moving piece is not blocked and moves off the board, the puzzle will reset. This means you'll need to try a different strategy to solve it.

### Are there different difficulty levels in Bored?

Yes, Bored offers 3 available puzzle packs, each increasing in difficulty level and the number of puzzles included. This provides a progressive challenge for players.

### Can I replay puzzles in Bored?

Each puzzle in Bored has 8 possible orientations, which are randomly selected each time you play it. This randomization ensures a fresh experience even when replaying puzzles.

### What devices can I play Bored on?

Bored is available on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for a variety of Apple devices.

### Is Bored free to play?

Yes, Bored is free to download and play. It was released on August 4, 2009, and its latest version is 6.0, last updated on February 10, 2020.

### Does Bored have ads?

Bored does not contain advertisements. The app is free to play and does not display ads to users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2020-02-10

Added new 3 new looks. Updated for latest devices and iOS.

### 5.3 — 2016-01-09

Added new 'calm' look.

### 5.2 — 2015-12-07

Fixed an in-app purchasing bug.

### 5.1 — 2015-04-01

Added non-timed mode. Improved scoring accuracy and user interface.

### 5.0 — 2015-03-19

Updated interface, Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements. Better gameplay and features.

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All apps by Patrick Q. Kelly: https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987

## Related topics

[when bored](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/when-bored)

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