# Total Gridlock — Tactical Territory Strategy

> Tactical Territory Strategy (iPhone/iPad app by Megan Mallicoat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-gridlock/id6761781579 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Megan Mallicoat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891212570)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-21

## What is Total Gridlock?

Gridlock is a turn-based territory game where you battle a CPU opponent for control of a grid — one move at a time.

Tap empty cells to claim them. Build clusters to grow your power. Attack enemy cells by draining your own. And when you're strong enough, lock your cells down permanently — earning bonus moves, boosting your neighbors, and scoring triple territory.

HOW TO PLAY
• Claim neutral cells to plant your flag — each one costs a move from your pool
• Cells placed next to allies start stronger and boost their neighbors
• Attack enemy cells when your surrounding power is high enough — but it drains your adjacent cells to pay the cost
• Lock cells at 5 pips to make them permanent — locked cells keep their power, score 3× territory, boost neighbors every turn, and earn you 3 bonus moves
• You and the CPU alternate moves one-for-one — watch what it does and plan your counter
 
FEATURES
• Escalating difficulty across 5 tiers — from beginner 4×4 grids to expert 6×6 boards with tight timers
• Move pool economy — every action costs a move, and locking is the only way to earn more
• Generator pulse — locked cells radiate power to their neighbors on every lock
• Interactive tutorial that teaches all mechanics in 5 guided steps
• Move log showing every action in real time
• Auto-advancing rounds with score breakdowns
 
Built for quick sessions and deep strategy. Every round is different. Every move matters.

## Is Total Gridlock safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Total Gridlock.

## Is Total Gridlock legit?

Total Gridlock has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Total Gridlock is 50 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-17

No release notes.

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