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Pencil Puzzles

Pencil Puzzles

by Calvin Nutter

274 ratings
86 reviews
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Released
August 7, 2012
Updated
April 27, 2023

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Calvin Nutter
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About

Engage your mind with challenging logic puzzles. Trace intricate images without retracing lines or lifting your finger. Test your problem-solving skills with this addictive brain-teaser.

✓Trace images without lifting finger
✓No retracing lines
✓Challenging brain-teasers
✓Logic puzzles
✓Addictive gameplay
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What users say about Pencil Puzzles

Reviews of Pencil Puzzles are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.6/5 from 274 App Store ratings. What users like most: engaging and challenging puzzle gameplay, relaxing and stress-relieving experience. Top complaints: overly sensitive line detection, frustrating false error messages. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🧩Engaging and challenging puzzle gameplay
  • 😌Relaxing and stress-relieving experience
  • 🎮Fun and addictive mechanics
  • 🧠Mentally stimulating and brain-sharpening
  • ✏️Great stylus/Apple Pencil support
  • ⏱️Quick and easy to pick up and play
  • 📱Minimal and non-intrusive ads
  • 🎨Creative and well-designed puzzles
  • 💯Simple and intuitive user interface

Negative things

  • 🐛Overly sensitive line detection
  • 😤Frustrating false error messages
  • 💰Paywall at level 50-51
  • 📺Ads interrupt gameplay
  • ⏳Limited lasting appeal and replayability
  • 🎯Requires high precision with finger/stylus
  • 🔄Frequent need to restart due to detection errors
  • 📊Difficulty progression inconsistent
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What's New in Pencil Puzzles

3.2.1

April 27, 2023

This update brings minor tweaks including: -Bug fix on level 34 -Updated broken link to more games

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User reviews

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Fun !

Difficult puzzles but also super fun to try
LLilaMarieD83

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Do you want me to go mentally insane over not being able to trace something?
YYou_will_never_know_my_secret

Pencil Game

I really like the puzzles and would rate 5 stars but it seems a little too picky on tracing the lines. Not much room for errors.
GFGolf fitter

You should play it

It was so much fun and so relaxing you should play
HAHarper amspaugh

Play with my pencil!

It's a nice way to play with my my new apple Pencil, but I don’t imagine it will have lasting appeal.
DDaxrunner
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Reported Bugs

7 issues

Line detection too strict - rejects valid traces

Bug

False positives for line overlap detection

Bug

Inconsistent error messages about line proximity

Bug

App stuck on permission/ad preference screen

Bug

Finger wavering causes unintended restarts

Bug

Specific level bugs (e.g., Level 89 detection issue)

Bug

Inconsistent validation of completed puzzles

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

More puzzle levels (most frequent request)

Feature

Line snapping or guided tracing to reduce sensitivity issues

Feature

Option to remove ads with one-time payment

Feature

Increased difficulty progression

Feature

Finger guidance or stabilization feature

Feature

More complex puzzles for advanced players

Feature

FAQ

What is Pencil Puzzles?

Pencil Puzzles is a fun and challenging game designed for players who enjoy brain-teasers. The core gameplay involves tracing intricate images on the screen.

How do I play Pencil Puzzles?

The objective is to trace each image completely without going over any lines more than once and without lifting your finger from the screen. It requires careful planning and logic to solve each puzzle.

Is Pencil Puzzles free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It does include in-app purchases and advertisements.

What kind of puzzles can I expect?

You can expect a variety of brain-teasers that test your logic and spatial reasoning. The puzzles are designed to be challenging and engaging, requiring you to think strategically about your tracing path.