# Ordinary Puzzles — A minimalistic puzzle game

> Minimalistic logic puzzle game to cover dots with numbered lines. (iPhone/iPad app by Matteo Mazzarolo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ordinary-puzzles/id1489599807 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matteo Mazzarolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454852785)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 30 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ordinary-puzzles/id1489599807/reviews.md

## What is Ordinary Puzzles?

The rules of Ordinary Puzzles are simple:
- Extend each number into a line of that length.
- Cover all the dots of the puzzle with lines.

And that's it!

Each puzzle has a single solution and can be solved trough logical deduction alone: no trial and error is needed.

Ordinary Puzzles is free, open-source, with no in-app purchases.
Forever.

## Key features

- Extend numbers into lines
- Cover all dots
- Logical deduction
- Single solution puzzles
- Minimalistic design
- Open-source

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ordinary-puzzles/id1489599807/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good if you like sudoku or nonograms!

*2024-04-25*

I wanted something new and this hit the spot. 

So far, I’m finding the small ones to be nice, bite-sized puzzles. I can do a couple to chill out before bed or while I’m drinking coffee. Clear, simple graphics. No frills, no ads, just a good, solid puzzle. Thank you!!!

### 5/5 — Fun puzzle game

*2024-02-04*

Great UI and haptic feel, high quality and relaxing puzzle game!

### 5/5 — Brilliant puzzle but three questions

*2024-01-21*

This is really brilliant and absorbing. 

Three questions:
1. Explain scoring
2 . Explain the quirky unusual words that label each puzzle - just for fun??
3. Would love to be able to scroll back to my prior puzzles to see how I have improved over time but they vanish instantly - are they hiding somewhere?

And also— wish I could see how others have scored (if I understood the scoring of course!)

Thank you for an excellent puzzle.

### 5/5 — A little gem

*2021-11-08*

A tiny and perfect little puzzle game, containing nothing unnecessary. Well-constructed puzzles reminiscent of a Penny Press collection or Picross.

### 5/5 — Add color shading option

*2021-04-16*

One more suggestion. Please add an undo button. I cannot remember the moves I made, so I end up resetting the board and starting over. Many times, I end up replaying the same wrong moves. I really like this game. Thanks!

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I would like to color shade certain moves, such as a block that can only go in one one way. This would be useful when resetting pieces.

It would useful also to have an option to add up the numbers on the board so you know how many blank spots will remain in the end. There are 88 spots on the large board  

Great addictive game. Still trying to complete a large board. No luck yet!!

**Developer response:** These are both great suggestions :) Thank you for the feedback and for the review!

### 5/5 — Very Cool

*2020-11-23*

A perfectly executed minimalist puzzle game. Elegant design aesthetics + unique concept. Some levels are quite challenging.

We’ve been looking for a game like this!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review, glad you like it :)

### 5/5 — Just lovely

*2020-09-16, version 1.3*

This game is super relaxing and doesn’t get frustrating like other puzzles. Easy to shuffle things about and try a different strategy.

### 4/5 — Stuck.

*2020-03-26*

I’m getting stuck, and at this point I’m blind to the solution. Is there a walk through or solutions page I can get to, to just see what my hang up is?

**Developer response:** Hey!
There's no solutions page right now, but if you're getting stuck you should be able to skip levels by exiting a puzzle and selecting a new one on the same difficulty. 
The puzzle you got stuck will show up again later in the future... maybe with a fresh mind you'll be able to tackle it! 
(Please notice that all puzzles are solvable and have a unique solution).
By the way, thanks for your review! :)

### 5/5 — Satisfyingly simple

*2020-03-09, version 1.2*

A lot of puzzle games are over-complicated and riddled with poor UI choices in an attempt to lure players in and keep them there. This puzzle game is a breath of fresh air. I wasn’t even disappointed there was nothing at the “end” (99/99 on all tile sizes), as it keeps with the style of the game perfectly.

Props to the developer for keeping it simple and having the whole thing open source to boot! (found via r/reactnative)

### 5/5 — Clever, relaxing, beautiful

*2020-02-16*

This is just my kind of game, perfect for when I need a break.

**Developer response:** Thank you! 🙌

## Frequently asked questions about Ordinary Puzzles

### What are the rules of Ordinary Puzzles?

The rules are simple: extend each number into a line of that length and cover all the dots in the puzzle with these lines. Each puzzle has a single, logically deducible solution.

### Does Ordinary Puzzles require trial and error?

No, Ordinary Puzzles are designed to be solved through logical deduction alone. No trial and error is needed to find the solution.

### Is Ordinary Puzzles free to play?

Yes, Ordinary Puzzles is completely free to play. It is also open-source and has no in-app purchases, offering a forever free experience.

### What devices support Ordinary Puzzles?

Ordinary Puzzles is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Ordinary Puzzles updated?

The latest version is 1.3, last updated on September 7, 2020. Future updates may be released by the developer.

### What is the age rating for Ordinary Puzzles?

Ordinary Puzzles has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### Does Ordinary Puzzles have ads?

No, Ordinary Puzzles does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience.

### What makes Ordinary Puzzles unique?

Its unique selling points are its minimalistic design, the guarantee of logical solvability without trial and error, and its open-source nature.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-08-06

Improved compatibility with recent iOS versions and devices.

### 1.3 — 2020-09-07

- Revamped App Store page

### 1.2 — 2019-12-28

- Added a new "Statistics" screen that you can check by tapping the score from the menu.
- Improved the tutorial by adding a new step.
- Renamed "quit" to "menu" on the bottom left button.

### 1.1 — 2019-12-14

No release notes.

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