# Hexic free - the original game

> Hexagonal tile-matching puzzle game with pattern creation and chain reactions. (iPhone/iPad app by Adam Richard Szabo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexic-free-the-original-game/id916582418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adam Richard Szabo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215426488)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Board
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 150 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexic-free-the-original-game/id916582418/reviews.md

## What is Hexic free?

Does the old-school MSN game mean a lot to you and now you are looking for a great mobile version of Hexic? This is your app!

"Hexic free - the original game" is a tile-matching puzzle game where you should rotate hexagonal tiles to create certain patterns. The objective of Hexes is to rotate hexagonal pieces of various colors and clear them from the board by forming clusters or flowers.
Clusters are formed when three pieces of the same color touch each other. Pieces above the cleared pieces fall, potentially forming more clusters and causing chain reactions, and new pieces appear at the top of the board.
Bonuses are awarded for clearing more than three pieces at a time, and some pieces contain bonus stars, which yield extra points and can clear larger groups of pieces depending on how they are cleared.
You can create a "silver-star" by arranging six like-coloured pieces into a hexagon or "flower", surrounding a piece of a different color or type. The surrounding pieces are cleared, and the center piece is replaced by a silver-star (unless the center piece was already a silver-star, in which case a new silver-star drops from the top). A silver-star allows you to rotate all surrounding pieces clockwise or counterclockwise.
Forming a flower of silver-stars changes the center piece into a black pearl, which allows you to move three surrounding pieces in a Y or inverted Y pattern.
The ultimate goal of the game is to form a cluster or flower of black pearls, after which the game will end.
Bombs appear occasionally throughout the game. A bomb is colored like other pieces on the board and can be defused by rotating it into a cluster or flower of the same color. The counter on the bomb counts down with each move, and if allowed to reach zero, it explodes and the game is over. Defusing a bomb by clustering it with at least one multiplier piece of the same color causes all pieces of the same color as the bomb to instantly clear from the board.

Good luck & have fun!

## Key features

- Hexagonal tile rotation
- Forming color clusters
- Creating special pieces (silver-star, black pearl)
- Chain reaction gameplay
- Bomb defusal mechanic
- High score pursuit

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No More Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hexic free?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Challenging and makes you think
- 👍 Good version of the original
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Fun puzzle game
- 👍 Good for casual play
- 👍 Similar to Xbox/MSN versions

**Cons**

- 👎 Difficulty increases too quickly
- 👎 Sometimes no possible moves
- 👎 Board doesn't shuffle when stuck
- 👎 Small board size
- 👎 Colors are hard to differentiate
- 👎 Controls can be imprecise
- 👎 Missing modes (e.g., Survival)
- 👎 Muted/ugly color scheme after updates
- 👎 Not ideal for colorblind users
- 👎 Lacks undo button
- 👎 Too much empty space on screen

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Board does not shuffle when stuck
- Game not supported by new iOS updates
- No possible matches at higher levels
- Controls are too imprecise
- Colors are hard to differentiate, especially purple/blue and green/orange

**Most requested features**

- Update for new iOS versions
- Swipe bar at the top for controls
- Survival mode
- Option to change color scheme
- Higher score tracking
- Bigger board size
- Undo button
- More vibrant colors
- Original music
- Option to turn off hints
- Mac version availability
- More moves/points to advance levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexic-free-the-original-game/id916582418/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-08-23, version 2.4.0*

Just like the console game. Great music, good controls. The graphics are spot on. Thanks for keeping memories alive for a us Hexic fans.

### 5/5 — Great version

*2026-04-16, version 2.4.0*

Gets more colors way faster than I remember which increases difficulty quicker and I get bored…. But a lovely rendering of the game and I like having a game that only needs a little of my brain while listening to a book.  I only play arcade mode

### 5/5 — Enfim achei

*2026-02-05, version 2.4.0*

Não achava em lugar algum depois do  Xbox... É um jogo relaxante demais.

### 5/5 — Just like the original

*2025-12-06, version 2.4.0*

Great game, it makes you think. I’ve only finished it once. Very challenging. Enjoy!

### 4/5 — Good and hard

*2024-02-26, version 2.4.0*

A little too difficult and a little more instructions would be helpful

### 3/5 — Hexic

*2024-01-12, version 2.4.0*

When I get to level 7, I’m out of moves, isn’t the board supposed to shuffle? It’s very disappointing when you have to start all over. Winning is the hardest as well.

### 5/5 — It’s nice but something broke

*2021-12-27, version 2.4.0*

It won’t re shuffle when there’s no move.”
I just verify it by rotate every possible move point when I met this.
Except this, it’s is a good game.

### 5/5 — No adverts!

*2021-12-11, version 2.4.0*

Fun and with no ads

### 5/5 — Please Update Soon!

*2021-01-20, version 2.4.0*

This game isn’t supported by the new iOS updates! Please update it so it can be! I love it.

### 5/5 — Feature Request

*2020-10-24, version 2.4.0*

Annoying that the pause and arrows are on the bottom. What about a swipe bar at the top? Swipe left/right, down for pause, up for resume or menu? Same as iOS basically, just contextualized to an interactive button.

## Frequently asked questions about Hexic free

### What is Hexic free?

Hexic free is a tile-matching puzzle game where you rotate hexagonal tiles to create specific patterns and clear them from the board. It's inspired by the old-school MSN game.

### How do you play Hexic free?

You play by rotating hexagonal tiles of different colors to form clusters of three or more same-colored pieces. Special pieces like silver-stars and black pearls offer advanced clearing abilities.

### What are silver-stars and black pearls in Hexic free?

A silver-star is formed by arranging six like-colored pieces around a different colored piece, allowing you to rotate surrounding tiles. A black pearl is the ultimate goal, formed by a flower of silver-stars, offering powerful movement options.

### Does Hexic free have bombs?

Yes, bombs appear occasionally. You must defuse them by rotating them into a cluster or flower of the same color before their counter reaches zero, or the game ends.

### What devices can I play Hexic free on?

Hexic free is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Hexic free updated?

The latest version, 2.4.0, was released on January 13, 2017. Updates are not frequent, with the last update being several years ago.

### What is the age rating for Hexic free?

Hexic free has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and families.

### Does Hexic free have ads?

No, Hexic free does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2017-01-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

"Long-touch loupe"
Have you tried to long press the board and expected some kind of highlighting what you will rotate?
Just an other feature which was requested by you and it is finally here! With magnifier and everything! So cool!

Have fun!

### 2.3.0 — 2017-01-09

Thank you all for the feedback! 
Many of you missed the old design - even after the Visual Support feature was introduced.

I hear you guys so I am happy to let you know: Classic Theme is back! 
Switch between themes in Options any time - I hope you will enjoy it!

### 2.2.3 — 2017-01-08

More stability improvements on gameplay

### 2.2.2 — 2016-12-23

Stability improvements

### 2.2.1 — 2016-12-21

Brand new design & plenty of improvements!

Just a few from the list of the new features:
• Swipe left or right to change the direction of the rotation
• Timer is always visible while playing in Timed Mode
• Now the game is Universal, so you can enjoy it's individual design on your iPad
• Reach us out on 2 major social platforms
• Visual enhancements - if an extra detail is needed to match the colours
• Welcome Master Grid!

Have fun!

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## More apps by Adam Richard Szabo

- [Hexic - the original game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexic-the-original-game/id655644293)

All apps by Adam Richard Szabo: https://appshunter.io/developer/1215426488

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