# LOCH - the hard shape game — hypercasual game with twists

> Hypercasual shape-alignment puzzle game with competitive scoring. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Kolvenbach.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loch-the-hard-shape-game/id1471819642 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Kolvenbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409641008)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loch-the-hard-shape-game/id1471819642/reviews.md

## What is LOCH?

- A free hypercasual game with a LOCH!
- Get the best score and compete with others!
- A hard shape game with unexpected twists!

WATCH OUT - THE LOCH!
LOCH is a hard löchriges shape game. Align the shapes correctly and get the highest score. Sounds easy? We will see! Under time pressure you have to close as many LOCHs as possible. Don't get yourself confused! How many LOCHs can you close?

Challenge friends and other players via the Bet4Fun app! Who of you gets more points?


EULA: https://epicsauerkraut.com/eula-loch/

## Key features

- Hypercasual gameplay
- Shape alignment puzzles
- Time pressure challenges
- High score competition
- Challenge friends

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loch-the-hard-shape-game/id1471819642/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The Next Tetris 🕹

*2020-12-31*

Für alle, denen der Tetris Move - drehen und wischen - fehlt! Genau wie der Game Boy-Klassiker ist das Spielprinzip bei Loch einfach und macht doch süchtig 😍. Für Zwischendurch, unterwegs oder auch auf der Couch einfach klasse. Nächstes Ziel also: sie Bestenliste nach oben klettern 💪🏻 definitive Empfehlung👍🏻

**Developer response:** Vielen lieben Dank! Freut mich, dass dir LOCH gefällt! Wir sehen uns auf dem leaderboard 🤟

### 5/5 — Nichts für schwache Nerven!

*2020-11-15*

Ein spaßiges Spiel, was Konzentration und schnelle Reaktionen fordert. Nicht nur ein Muss für alle epicsauerkraut-Liebhaber. 🍽

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank! Guten Appetit :)

## Frequently asked questions about LOCH

### What is LOCH?

LOCH is a free hypercasual game where you must align shapes correctly under time pressure to achieve the highest score. It's designed to be challenging with unexpected twists.

### How do I play LOCH?

You play LOCH by aligning shapes as quickly and accurately as possible to close as many 'LOCHs' as you can within the time limit. The goal is to get the best score.

### Can I compete with friends in LOCH?

Yes, you can challenge friends and other players through the Bet4Fun app to see who can achieve more points in LOCH.

### Does LOCH have ads?

Yes, LOCH contains advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true.

### Is LOCH free to play?

Yes, LOCH is a free-to-play game. It also offers in-app purchases.

### What devices is LOCH available on?

LOCH is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as listed in the supported devices.

### When was LOCH last updated?

LOCH was last updated on December 30, 2020, with version 1.1.031.

### What is the age rating for LOCH?

LOCH has an age rating of 17+, which is important for parents to consider.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.031 — 2020-12-30

+ B4F optimizations
+ Unity IAP and Unity Ads Sdk update

### 1.1.022 — 2020-11-23

+ Challenge your friends using Bet4Fun!
+ B4F optimizations and minor bugfixes

### 1.1.021 — 2020-11-22

+ Challenge your friends using Bet4Fun!
+ B4F optimizations and minor bugfixes

### 1.0.011 — 2020-11-17

+ To continue after death, you now only need to 'pay' 25 coins (instead of 50!)
+ You get more coins, when entering the next stage
+ In shop the No Ads button is now visually active, when purchased
+ minor bugfixes

### 1.0.003 — 2020-11-13

final release:
+ more shapes and stages
+ LOCH is now part of Bet4Fun: Challenge your friends!
+ further improvements and bug fixes

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All apps by Paul Kolvenbach: https://appshunter.io/developer/1409641008

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