# The Pads Game — Addictive Strategy Solitaire > Strategy solitaire game to score points by completing color pads. (iPhone/iPad app by Ciro Manna.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pads-game/id1463438484 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ciro Manna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461361803) - Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 70 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-05-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pads-game/id1463438484/reviews.md ## What is The Pads Game? The PADS Game. Welcome to The Pads Game. Born from my idea, inspired by the Jazz of Glenn Miller and retro design, "The Pads Game" has arrived. All you have to do is collect as many points as possible by completing full color pads. Combine strategy, puzzle and logic to train the mind. Endless levels and points and an addictive gameplay will drag you into your stressful days by relaxing your mind while still doing mental exercises ... ... but there are rules to be respected: - Quick tap on a pad to rotate - Drag and drop on another pad with same color to merge - To score and levels respects the requested "TARGETS" - Use the "SPECIAL PAD" to destroy all the pads of a color - The entire playing area is usable except the central slot - Possibility of world ranking - Sharing of the "TICKET" score to challenge friends in the skill Good luck and have fun The Pads Game ## Key features - Collect points by completing color pads - Rotate pads with a quick tap - Merge pads of the same color - Use special pads to destroy colors - Endless levels and scoring - World ranking and score sharing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove ADVERTISING | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of The Pads Game? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics - 🎨 Beautiful retro aesthetic and visual design - 🎵 Unique and charming 1950s jazz soundtrack - 😌 Relaxing and calming gaming experience - ⚡ Easy to learn and pick up quickly - 🎯 Well-polished and smooth gameplay - 👨‍💻 Responsive developer who fixes issues promptly - 💪 Challenging puzzle gameplay with strategy elements **Cons** - 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads throughout gameplay - 🐛 Tutorial loop bug preventing game access - 💰 Ad-free purchase doesn't fully remove ads - 🎲 Unfair difficulty scaling with impossible piece combinations - 🔊 Cannot mute sound effects independently - 💾 Game progress resets when app is closed - 🎮 Menu button doesn't work after game over - ❌ Unclear tutorial and confusing game instructions - 📱 App crashes and freezes on startup **Commonly reported bugs** - Tutorial screen stuck in infinite loop after update - Game won't progress past tutorial mode - Menu button unresponsive after game over - Ad-free purchase still shows ads - Game progress lost when app is closed - Tutorial instructions don't match actual gameplay - Impossible piece combinations at higher levels - App crashes on startup **Most requested features** - Ad-free premium version purchase option - Additional songs and soundtracks to unlock - Complete sound mute option for all audio - Game restart/reset button during gameplay - Save game progress when closing app - Hint system for difficult levels - Ability to disable piece rotation for more challenge - Better tutorial clarity and instructions - More balanced difficulty progression ## Recent user reviews (10 of 96) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pads-game/id1463438484/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Super fun game! *2022-12-27, version 5.1* Very addictive and fun game. It’s easy to learn and is a great way to fill your free time. Highly recommend ### 2/5 — Was great but now it is impossible to advance *2022-09-09, version 5.1* I’ve been playing this game since it first came out. Enjoyed it - I actually loved it but now when you get a high score the game seems to delight in sabotaging your progress. Dial down the huge impossible shapes. I’ve had games where I had eight centers and nothing to put around them and it same time I’ve had up to eight completed squares with no centers. I don’t know why but this game just loves frustrating you. ### 4/5 — Fantastic but there’s a catch *2022-01-12, version 5.1* I love this game. It’s well polished and a great example of how to present a simple idea well. My only complaint is the kind of challenge it presents the player. It seems to me that, no matter how carefully I play, the game decides to give out the most awkward shapes starting at around level 10. I don’t mind a challenge, in fact I love challenging games that pose a challenge but also encourage me to get better in order to progress. But I get the distinct impression the randomizer code responsible for which shapes it brings up deliberately selects only shapes I cannot accommodate. And it does this so aggressively that I am left feeling that there is nothing I can do to get farther. My maximum level is 18. And I have never ever been able to get past that in all the years I’ve played this. Maybe dial-down the shape difficulty a little - just enough to where I feel like I might have a chance if I play smarter ### 3/5 — Disappointed *2021-10-20, version 5.1* I've only been able to get to Level 2. Why is there no way to start over or add more pieces to the blank squares? ### 2/5 — Not moving to next level *2021-07-09, version 5.1* I enjoy the concept of this game but I can’t get it to move to the next level after completing more than the requirements for level one. I’ve not found specific instructions for finishing a level so I’m going to give up and delete the app. ### 5/5 — Lots of potential *2021-07-09, version 5.1* It would be cool if you could unlock other songs and soundtracks. It’s really unique to have Glenn Miller playing in a game in 2021. It would be really cool if you could win more songs so it’s not just the one. ### 5/5 — Clever puzzle game *2020-07-22, version 5.1* I have several of this developer’s games, so I tried this one too. I like it! It’s addictive and makes you want to keep playing. I happily paid to remove ads. Thanks for another great game! ### 5/5 — The right mix *2020-07-09* The 1st star for me is that it's not annoying — graphics are easy on the eye. Tasteful and interesting. The music (I usually mute) was ok. No sense of being pushed into a panic, so... 2nd star — relaxing, no threats. 3rd — not boring (yet, but only at level 6 so far). I'm pretty sure this is a keeper for me ... for the commute. I can pick-up and enjoy for 5 or 10-minutes without penalty. 4th — some light 'plan ahead' strategy. Smooth and fluid tap, drag-drop action. 5 stars — The IAP kills the Ads, which aren't too frequent, but I'm happy to pay the developer (thank you). It's nice to find a new game that doesn’t leave me feeling trapped in an endless brainwashed cycle. **Developer response:** Wow Anakowi, I’m very glad. I don’t know what I can write to thank you in the best way. So appreciate your rev. Thank you very much!!! ### 2/5 — Boh *2020-07-05, version 5.1* Purtroppo non ho capito il gioco... Ci ho provato per 30 minuti ma non ho capito come si superano i livelli, non ho capito come si ricomincia una partita da zero (per ovviare ho disinstallato e reinstallato 3 volte) e non ho capito quali sono gli obiettivi. Peccato perché mi ispirava un casino. ### 5/5 — Super fun and beautiful *2020-07-01, version 5.1* I only really stick with Mobile games if they look really nice. I’ll start and a game and get into it, but then drop it because of the aesthetic. This game is fun and has a cool retro aesthetic. I’ve tried the other games by this developer, and didn’t like them nearly as much. I would recommend making the tutorial clearer. I only understood the game after watching a video on it. Great game though ## Frequently asked questions about The Pads Game ### What is The Pads Game? The Pads Game is an addictive strategy solitaire game designed to train your mind. Players aim to collect as many points as possible by completing full color pads through strategic merging and rotating. ### How do I play The Pads Game? You play by tapping pads to rotate them and dragging pads of the same color onto each other to merge them. The goal is to meet the requested targets for scoring and levels, using special pads to clear colors when needed. ### Is The Pads Game free to play? Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, which may enhance the gameplay experience or provide additional content. ### What are the rules for scoring and merging pads? To score, you must respect the requested 'TARGETS' for each level. Pads of the same color can be merged by dragging one onto another. The entire playing area is usable except for the central slot. ### Can I compete with friends or other players? Yes, the game features a possibility for world ranking, allowing you to compare your scores globally. You can also share your 'TICKET' score to challenge friends and showcase your skills. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.1 — 2020-01-07 *** New Release *** - Minor Bug Fixed - Woodpads interface link ### 5.0 — 2019-10-18 *** Total Look Restyling *** *** Many Improvements *** ### 4.9 — 2019-10-09 *** New Improvements *** Due to some business problems, downgrade to the previous good version of Pads: - less advertisement - more stability - more gameplay ### 4.5 — 2019-08-05 Some Bugs fixed ### 4.1 — 2019-07-31 New ADS integration. ## Apps similar to The Pads Game | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Park Away 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park-away-3d/id6505026548) | — | Free | Games | | [Guess Words in Ukrainian](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-words-in-ukrainian/id6751273207) | — | Free | Games | | [Unstack Blast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unstack-blast/id6747063541) | — | Free | Games | | [Sum 10: Logic Math Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sum-10-logic-math-puzzle/id6739874185) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Fall'n Fit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falln-fit/id6451264578) | — | Free | Games | | [Unlock Jam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlock-jam/id6566186181) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by Ciro Manna - [Bitlone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlone/id1461361804) - [DotHaus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dothaus/id1481329275) - [Logic Ludum](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-ludum/id1488298048) - [Woodpads](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodpads/id1490841273) - [Fingerbal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingerbal/id1496124503) All apps by Ciro Manna: https://appshunter.io/developer/1461361803 --- *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 2026-08-31.*