# Casual Puzzle Nook — Sudoku, Solitaire, MineSweeper

> Sudoku, Solitaire, MineSweeper (iPhone/iPad app by Cameron Ellis Perrier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casual-puzzle-nook/id6755075850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cameron Ellis Perrier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773197093)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-05-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casual-puzzle-nook/id6755075850/reviews.md

## What is Casual Puzzle Nook?

WHAT’S INSIDE
  - Daily Ritual Hub – streak card, high-score callouts, and one-tap launches for every mode.
  - Smart Auto-Save – Sudoku and Solitaire capture every move, so you can resume from the couch, commute, or bedtime wind-down.
  - Celebration Sheets – finish a puzzle to see a cheerful modal with your score, “Play Again,” and “Back Home” actions.
  - Built-in guides – each game includes a tappable “?” sheet with quick how-to-play tips.

  SUDOKU
  - Four handcrafted difficulties (Easy, Normal, Hard, Extreme) with unique board generators tailored for gentle warmups through true brain burners.
  - Tap to toggle Enter vs. Notes mode; jot pencil marks, then let the game auto-clear conflicting notes whenever you lock in a digit.
  - Intelligent highlighting shows matching numbers, row/column/box relationships, and subtle success glows when you complete a unit.
  - Wrong entries trigger a soft shake, add to your mistake counter, and subtract from the score so accuracy matters.
  - Rich stat bar tracks time, wrong attempts, score, and personal high score; the number keypad shows remaining counts and disables completed digits.

  SOLITAIRE
  - Classic 7-column Klondike with a tactile stock, waste, and four foundations rendered in cozy card textures.
  - Tap the stock to draw, flip the waste to foundations or tableau, and tap empty stock to recycle the pile automatically.
  - Peek badges reveal the value/suit of face-up cards peeking from underneath so you can plan deeper stacks.
  - Auto-play logic moves legal singles or descending alternating stacks to foundations or other columns when you tap; unlimited Undo lets you rewind every snapshot.
  - Time, move count, and score update in real time, flash green when you beat your high score, and the entire game auto-saves/resumes between sessions.

  MINESWEEPER
  - Consistent 14×15 boards tuned for each difficulty: 10 (Easy), 18 (Normal), 28 (Hard), or 40 (Extreme) cherry-blossom “mines.”
  - Dedicated Reveal and Flag buttons plus tile selection outlines make touch play precise, while a live flag counter keeps you honest.
  - Timer, move-based scoring, and persistent high score motivate faster clears; selected tiles glow so you always know what’s targeted.
  - Flood-fill reveal instantly opens safe fields, and a “New Board” button shuffles in seconds for another run.
  - Long-form help sheet recaps rules and tips, and every win surfaces the celebration sheet with Play Again / Back Home choices.

  COMFORT CONTROLS
  - Theme switcher for System, Light, or Dark mode, all powered by a handcrafted palette that keeps cards, tiles, and buttons readable in any lighting.
  - Ambient soundscapes with independent volume: Gentle Rain, Ocean Waves, Cosmic Synth, Fireplace Crackling and many more
  - Audio can be turned off and keeps playing softly while you puzzle.
  - Works great offline on iPhone and iPad—no accounts, sign-ins, or streams required.

  Find your calm, chase your streak, and let Casual Puzzle Nook be the little ritual that brightens every spare minute.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2025-12-08

Added new privacy and contact urls

### 1.7 — 2025-11-24

Bug Fixes:
 - Fixed bug where notification would still go out after completing a game for the day.

### 1.6 — 2025-11-20

Notifications:
  - Added notifications for reminder to play a game and not loose your streak
  - Added setting to turn off notifications and set the frequency
Ambient Sound:
  - Added setting to turn on or off ambient sound playing when opening app
Various UI improvements

### 1.5 — 2025-11-14

Bug fix for high score not working

### 1.4 — 2025-11-12

Fixed bug with minesweeper game finishing before all non bombs were revealed.

## Related topics

[casual puzzle nook](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/casual-puzzle-nook)

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