# Tricky 6

> Strategic tile-placement board game with color and number matching rules. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Zachey.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-6/id519552305 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Zachey](https://appshunter.io/developer/333210231)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English
- Released: 2012-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-6/id519552305/reviews.md

## What is Tricky 6?

Tricky 6 is a clever strategy board game for 2 to 4 players.

The game is played with tiles in six different colors, each numbered from 1 to 6. Your objective is to place lines—either horizontally or vertically—on the board, made up of either matching numbers or matching colors. But there’s a twist:
• In a number line, all tiles must have the same number but different colors.
• In a color line, all tiles must have the same color but different numbers.

This means no two identical tiles (same color and number) can be placed side by side, and no line can be longer than six tiles.

The game continues until all tiles have been placed. The player with the highest score at the end wins!

You can also swap the numbers for different symbols, offering six unique visual variants for a fresh experience.

Features:
• No ads – completely distraction-free
• No in-app purchases – full game, no hidden costs
• Local games against the computer
• 3 AI difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard
• Local multiplayer on the same device (Pass & Play)
• Multiplayer via Wi-Fi
• Online multiplayer via Game Center
• Unlockable levels and leaderboards
• Adjustable tile count for custom gameplay
• 6 alternate tile designs
• Match replay feature
• Built-in tutorial for easy learning

## Key features

- Strategic tile placement
- Color and number matching
- Local AI and multiplayer
- Online multiplayer via Game Center
- Unlockable levels and leaderboards
- Customizable gameplay
- Match replay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-6/id519552305/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Pretty nice game!

*2018-06-20*

I enjoy passing time with this game. It makes me think and orchestrating some of the more complicated moves is quite satisfying. I would give it 5 but I wish it had a back button because sometimes the piece doesn’t go where I intended and on my phone the squares are smaller so it’s harder to be precise. It would also be good to have all the scores displayed so you know where you are in relation to the other player(s). Overall it’s a pretty nice game!

### 3/5 — Love it, but ...

*2018-06-01*

Hi, I love Tricky 6 but can’t seem to connect with friends or play online. I hope that can be rectified as this game has huge potential.

### 1/5 — Old and busted!

*2018-05-20*

Flawed game. Sometimes legal moves are not allowed.

### 5/5 — Super Spiel

*2016-06-23*

Ich spiele das Spiel bestimmt schon 2-3 Jahre. Meine Frau mag es auch und in geselliger Runde ist es schnell erklärt. Für eine richtige iPad-Version würde ich auch bis zu 5 Euro ausgeben.

@Rincette: Alle 6 Steine in einer Runde komplett anlegen ist fast nie möglich. Beschäftige Dich mal mit den Regeln, ausgegraute Steine sind der Regel wegen nicht verwendbar.

### 1/5 — Tricky 6

*2015-04-17*

This app appears to have been abandoned. Don't waste your money on the paid app (like I did). I really wish Apple would remove this app so that nobody else will get ripped off.

### 3/5 — 👍👍👍

*2013-03-03*

Schönes Spiel. 

Mich stört aber, dass ich nicht alle möglichen Spielzüge durchführen kann. Oft sind Steine, die ich noch anlegen könnte, grau zurückgesetzt und ich muss Fertig drücken. Mir scheint, es sind nur max. 3 Steine anlegbar. Auch darf bei 10 gespielten Spielen immer der Computer zuerst anfangen. 
Sollte ich das Spiel mal besser durchschauen, gibt es eine bessere Rezension.

### 5/5 — Genial

*2012-09-13*

Hammer Spiel!

### 4/5 — Macht Spaß

*2012-09-12*

Schade das es keine Universal app zum spielen auf dem iPad ist

### 5/5 — It's a cross between Set and Scrabble!

*2012-08-21, version 1.1.1*

If you like Set or Scrabble, then this game's for you. A pass 'n play mode would make this game even more awesome. 

Edit: Pass 'n play added! Now I can play with friends who don't have an iDevice, the game just got awesomer, haha 👍. It's too bad the dev had to change the tiles to numbers. One way to possibly solve this is by having an option to use emoji icons instead.

### 4/5 — Nettes Spiel

*2012-08-07*

Eine wirklich schöne Spielidee und ein netter Zeitvertreib für Zwischendurch. Schön ist auch, dass man jetzt wählen kann mit wievielen Steinen man spielen möchte, ist toll. Auch der Geundgedanke die Symbole ändern zu können, ist gut gedacht, nur wenn man die alte Version gewohnt ist, dann macht das spielen mit Zahlen nicht ganz soviel Spass und wenn man es auf die gewohnten Symbole umstellt, ist die Graphik einfah nicht mehr so schön, wie vorher. Vielleicht nochmal überarbeiten?! Dann gibts wieder 5Sterne!

## Frequently asked questions about Tricky 6

### What is Tricky 6?

Tricky 6 is a strategic board game for 2 to 4 players. The objective is to place tiles on a board by matching either the color or the number of adjacent tiles, following specific line-building rules. The player with the highest score at the end of the game wins.

### How do you play Tricky 6?

Players take turns placing tiles, which come in six colors and are numbered 1 to 6. You can create horizontal or vertical lines where all tiles share the same number but have different colors, or where all tiles share the same color but have different numbers. No two identical tiles can be placed next to each other, and lines cannot exceed six tiles in length.

### Is Tricky 6 free to play?

Tricky 6 is a paid application. It offers a complete, distraction-free experience with no ads and no in-app purchases, meaning all features and content are available upon purchase.

### What platforms is Tricky 6 available on?

The application is designed for mobile devices. It supports local games against AI with three difficulty levels, local multiplayer on the same device (Pass & Play), multiplayer via Wi-Fi, and online multiplayer through Game Center.

### Can I customize the gameplay in Tricky 6?

Yes, Tricky 6 offers several customization options. You can adjust the tile count for custom gameplay, choose from six alternate tile designs for different visual experiences, and practice with the built-in tutorial for easy learning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2025-11-04

• Fixed potential issues with online multiplayer games via Game Center

### 1.3.1 — 2025-10-14

• Fixed potential issues with online multiplayer games via Game Center

### 1.3.0 — 2025-10-07

• Fixed issues with local multiplayer games via Wi‑Fi

### 1.2.8 — 2025-08-08

• Rebuilt with the latest iOS SDK for improved compatibility with current devices and iOS versions
• No changes to features or content

### 1.2.6 — 2025-07-31

Just a small update to bring the app back to life.

Huge thanks to everyone who’s still enjoying the game after all this time.

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