# PathFolding — Abstract strategy game > Abstract strategy game involving path creation and circle manipulation for scoring. (iPhone/iPad app by Valeriy Tarasov.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathfolding/id1512233434 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Valeriy Tarasov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470827581) - Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy - Price: $2.99 - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-05-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-08 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathfolding/id1512233434/reviews.md ## What is PathFolding? PathFolding is an abstract strategy game. The aim is to fold the longest path around the red circles by connecting the blue ones. Every connection to a circle brings one score point. The allowed connections are vertical and horizontal, not diagonal. A connection fails if it starts from a blue circle and there are red circles in between. A red circle will be replaced by blue one when the path replaces blue circles on the right, left, up and down. The elimination of the red circle with "10" mark will bring 10 score points. For the iPhone version the user has an option to replace a red circle for a blue one by double-tapping, with a cost of -10 score units for the first time, -20 units for the second time, and -30 units for the third time. Path crosses are allowed. Every cross brings one score point. To enter a new level connect with the green circle. If a connection is formed through the green circle, no new level is possible. At the end of current level the red circles that are adjoined by at least one of the blue circles (right, left, up or down) will appear at next level together with new red circles. Otherwise, at a new level, only new red circles will appear. The game is over when the next level is not possible because of the high number of red circles. Note. The app is not optimised for 4-inch first-generation iPhone SE. ## Key features - Connect blue circles to form paths - Score points by connecting and eliminating red circles - Vertical and horizontal connections only - Path crossing allowed for bonus points - Advance to new levels via green circles - Strategic red circle elimination ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathfolding/id1512233434/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Very nice!!! I can Play it everywhere *2024-09-24* I really like to Play this simple Game and I am already addicted to it. Good for killing time in waiting room, Bus, etc. I am waiting for an Expansion of the Game! ## Frequently asked questions about PathFolding ### How do you play PathFolding? The goal is to fold the longest path around red circles by connecting blue ones. Connections are vertical and horizontal, and each connection earns points. Special red circles with a '10' mark offer bonus points. ### What are the scoring mechanics in PathFolding? You earn one score point for every connection to a blue circle. Eliminating a red circle with a '10' mark grants 10 score points. Path crossings also award one score point each. ### How do you advance to the next level in PathFolding? To enter a new level, you must connect with the green circle. If a connection is formed through the green circle, a new level becomes possible. ### When does the game end in PathFolding? The game concludes when it's impossible to proceed to the next level due to an excessive number of red circles blocking progress. ### Does PathFolding have ads? No, PathFolding does not contain advertisements. It is a premium game purchased upfront. ### What devices is PathFolding compatible with? PathFolding is available for iPhone and iPad. It is noted as not optimized for the 4-inch first-generation iPhone SE. ### What is the age rating for PathFolding? PathFolding has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and families. ### How often is PathFolding updated? The latest version, 3.34, was last updated on December 14, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.34 — 2025-12-14 * Minor corrections. ### 3.33 — 2025-07-07 * For the iPhone version the user has an option to replace a red circle for a blue one by double-tapping, with a cost of -10 score units for the first time, -20 units for the second time, and -30 units for the third time. ### 3.1 — 2022-06-23 * Usability improvement ### 3.0 — 2021-08-23 * This version is the single mode version with time constraint at each level. ### 2.0 — 2020-11-04 * New design with Lite and Pro game modes. ## More apps by Valeriy Tarasov - [BioLabCalculators](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biolabcalculators/id1480948459) All apps by Valeriy Tarasov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1470827581 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-08.*