# Braindoku: Sudoku Block Puzzle — user reviews > 268 indexed App Store user reviews of Braindoku by Murka Games Limited, rated 4.70/5 from 19,008 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braindoku-sudoku-block-puzzle/id1551787372/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braindoku-sudoku-block-puzzle/id1551787372.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 15,425 · 4★ 2,365 · 3★ 689 · 2★ 172 · 1★ 357 ## What do users think of Braindoku? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Great game - 🤔 Challenging and makes you think - 🧠 Enjoyable brain exercise - 💡 Interesting concept combining Sudoku and Tetris **Cons** - 🤬 Too many ads - 🐛 Game freezing/crashing issues - 😡 Unfair game ending mechanics - 💰 Monetization issues (e.g. paid features not working as expected) **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezing and becoming unresponsive - Scores not updating correctly - Paid features not working as advertised - Inability to rotate final block before game ends **Most requested features** - Bring back free play mode - Improve scoring system and feedback - Allow more control over block rotation - Fix bugs that end games prematurely ## Newest reviews (16 of 268) ### 4/5 — where are the satoshis *2024-05-16, version 3.8.0* I think this game is pretty good nonetheless but i can’t find the satoshis symbol i checked the top panel of the screen and i saw nothing could you guys maybe have a video tutorial? ### 4/5 — New updates? *2024-05-15, version 3.8.0* Does this game update any? I’ve been playing for almost a year now and have been waiting for new levels for 2-3 months now. I play the daily challenge almost daily but would like more do to. Thanks! ### 4/5 — Sats *2024-03-29, version 3.8.0* Se puede ganar satoshis?? ### 4/5 — No updates *2024-02-26, version 3.8.0* I would give it a 5 if you add more levels ### 2/5 — Used to love it *2024-02-08, version 3.8.0* I used to love this game, but they keep changing it, making it harder to rotate shoes (daily challenge) while other areas of the game are easier to rotate. The last few months I’ve noticed that the coins I’ve earned in the game are depleting, even though I am not spending them. I am about done with the game. ### 4/5 — Great game *2023-12-31, version 3.8.0* Would give 5 stars if the instruction “place the figure on the field” went away, that’s rather obvious, it also covers the field annoyingly. I’m also a bit dubious about the scoring system it needs to be more obvious, I swear sometimes it doesn’t change at all even after three blocks have been cleared all at once. Update. Another thing that would polish the game is fixing game ending bugs such as the missed flip figure bug described in other reviews. You should be able to see the endgame field instead of just the game over screen , the game has ended prematurely a number of times yet I can’t see why. Thanks again! Game has changed massively since I “bought” the game, and originally wrote this review.I am now being inundated with ads again and pressed intensively to buy subscription. Not happy. Will probably delete. ### 4/5 — Bitcoin Confusion *2023-10-02* Edited: I saw developers response on a similar review, and figured it out, so I’m happy, but there should be less confusion about how to earn and cash out on the app itself, like during the tutorial. ZBD app states “ Braindoku by Murka Games is a super-satisfying mobile puzzle game that merges a Sudoku grid with the shape-stacking of Tetris and rewards you with real Bitcoin for solving block puzzles.” However, I have not found anyway on the game to earn/cash out Bitcoin. It’s a decent game, but the whole reason I downloaded this one over similar games was to earn and there doesn’t seem to be a way to do this as advertised. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the feedback. We always encourage our players to explore our FAQ section to understand how to cash out satoshis: https://bit.ly/3tiqlNR Also, we appreciate your suggestion, and we'll make sure to pass it on to the developers. Go on playing, and have a great day! ### 3/5 — It’s ok *2023-09-29, version 3.3.0* It takes 20 times to beat one level ### 2/5 — Where is the bitcoin’s *2023-09-21, version 3.3.0* Pls where can I find it it the app I’m in almost lvl 20 I can’t see it ### 1/5 — Used to love but no more *2023-06-20, version 2.5.2* I purchased this a few years ago but apparently that counts for squat now. I loved this game and had some great scores racked up. But now I no longer have access to my old games and the original style of game play is gone. The new version is horrible, the new monetized version screws people who bought it previously, so goodbye Braindoku! ### 1/5 — I think mine is broken *2023-06-13, version 2.5.2* I’m already at level 21 and I have yet to see any bitcoin. Also not seeing a withdraw option. And for a app that doesn’t actually have payouts, they sure run a lot of ads. ### 4/5 — Disappointed *2023-06-13, version 2.5.2* I have downloaded and re-downloaded and tried multiple times but the game stalls immediately after that first “tutorial” type level that first comes up. After I wrote this review it started to work again - I’m enjoying it now. ### 1/5 — Ads *2023-06-06, version 2.5.2* The same stupid ad with the man or woman and child needing to be rescued before they die. Disgusting. ### 4/5 — Zebedee *2023-06-04* Muito bom, mas não consigo transferir sats para minha carteira Zebedee. **Developer response:** Olá, Élida! Lamentamos saber disso. Acesse estes links para obter mais informações sobre o saque de satoshis: https://bit.ly/3EgyCIc e https://bit.ly/3VX8cSO Se o problema persistir, entre em contato conosco por meio do suporte no jogo. Além disso, anexe uma captura de tela. Desejamos a você um bom dia! ### 1/5 — Frustrating *2023-05-29, version 2.5.1* What started out as a good solid game has turned into a frustrating one the every new update contains a number of problems. The latest stops the game saying no more moves when there are plenty of moves. Don’t get hooked on a game that was once good but now is unplayable. ### 1/5 — Janky *2023-05-17, version 2.4.1* You will get a pop ad telling you that you are out of moves (but can buy more) when the board is half empty. What a cheat. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No payouts anymore. AVOID *2024-04-27, version 3.8.0* I played this game for months and could always cash out my sats whenever I wanted to. Since the start of the year the earnings rate dropped significantly so it wasn’t even really worth playing anymore. But it gets worse. Now you can’t even cash out anymore. I have been trying once a month for the last 3 or 4 and contacting support they say they are working on it but I feel like it’s going the way most of these games do.. ghost games.. AVOID! ### 1/5 — No sats/bitcoin withdrawal *2024-04-05, version 3.8.0* I saw on ZBD that this game will pay you sats to play the game but there’s no withdrawal mode SCAM ### 1/5 — Sem bitcoins *2024-03-16* O jogo não oferece qualquer recompensa em sats. **Developer response:** Olá! Se Satoshi não estiver disponível em seu jogo, pedimos que você entre em contato conosco através do suporte do jogo. Verificaremos sua conta e ajudaremos você. Estamos aguardando sua resposta. {51} ### 1/5 — Can’t withdraw Sats - Support hasn’t helped *2024-02-19, version 3.8.0* I’ve been playing this game a long time. Recently, something is going wrong with the withdraw option. I used to be able to withdraw my sats to ZBD any time. Now it’s been weeks and I can’t withdraw my sats. I contacted support and they have no helpful solution at this time. ### 1/5 — 回転できない *2024-02-16* 多分アップデートしてからだと思うのですが、回転するのにコイン必要ってどういう仕様なんだろう？ まだデイリーのやつはなんとかクリアできたけど、通常版はコインを貯めるまでできませんね。今まで楽しくやれていたのにね。運営できなくなっているならもうやめた方がいいです。なので星付けたくないです。 追記 2024年2月16日現在、Satoshiがredeemできない状態になっています。以前は少量でもredeemできたのに。 **Developer response:** お手持ちのSatoshiの現金化をお手伝いするために、こちらのリンク（https://bit.ly/3ZZcQlK）をご参照ください。詳しい手順が記載されています。また、サトシの引き出しに問題がある場合は、ゲーム内のサポートまでご連絡ください。よろしくお願いいたします。{51} ### 1/5 — Can’t get rid of advert *2023-10-29, version 3.6.0* Played one round and then an advert comes up. I have no problem with that but I can’t get rid of the advert to actually play the next round. Game is no unplayable?!!? Will have to delete game if it doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Won’t pay me *2023-09-29, version 3.3.0* It won’t let me log into my account to cash out and I got ahold of them and they were no help I think it was a waste of a whole month of my life ### 1/5 — Bitcoin Withdrawal *2023-08-07, version 3.0.0* game is fun and challenging. ZBD app states that you can withdrawal bitcoins at anytime. In the Braindoku app, I dont see anywhere to withdrawal bitcoins. Where do I find lobby room and place to tap for adding ZBD to cash out bitcoins via iphone?? Also your support team within app, is saying we cant cash out bitcoins but can buy. ### 1/5 — It used to be easier *2023-08-04, version 3.0.0* It’s not fun any more ### 1/5 — Confused *2023-07-19, version 2.7.0* Where is the bitcoin?? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Tha aks *2024-04-28, version 3.8.0* Tags so ### 5/5 — Awesome *2024-04-04, version 3.8.0* This is a different block challenge. Nice gameplay ### 5/5 — Great game *2023-09-29, version 3.3.0* So glad I found this game even with dementia I can do well with it! ### 5/5 — Best Braindoku *2023-09-06, version 3.2.0* The game is a good way to calm down,you need bitcoins? Braindoku, thanks to Braindoku I am full of bitcoins and I think you should play it, I think you could be as good as me ### 5/5 — Game doesn’t work *2023-04-28* It hangs in new update plz sort it out **Developer response:** Hello, Fakir! We apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced. To exclude any potential device-related issues, please, check your internet connection and whether your device has at least 2Gb RAM plus 20% free space. Try to reboot it. If nothing changes, we kindly ask you to contact us here: http://bit.ly/contact_brain We will be glad to assist you. Regards! ### 5/5 — Updated response,,,I’m now able to load the game *2022-12-23, version 1.15.0* Thanks for fixing whatever caused the inability to load. I got I yesterday and have already caught up on all the daily games for the month of December. Thanks again. ### 5/5 — Updated response….Cannot open since the update *2022-11-14, version 1.13.0* Its working again! Thanks!! I can no longer open the app since the update! ### 5/5 — WOW! *2022-09-27, version 1.11.2* In these crazy times and when I can afford the time, I just want to mentally escape. This game provides a “staycation” at home. The themes are gorgeous and the developer is regularly adding new ones. I’m challenged every game with NO anxiety in figuring out strategies. When I want to “stop and smell the roses” this is definitely an option! ### 5/5 — Herr *2022-06-25* 👍 **Developer response:** Hallo! Wir bedanken uns herzlich für deine Bewertung. Spielen Sie weiter und haben Sie Spaß! ### 5/5 — Occupies time. *2022-06-17, version 1.7.0* Great game. Doesn’t use too much battery. 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