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Welcome to Patch Out: Area Logic – The Ultimate Minimalist Spatial Challenge. Forget simple sliders. Patch Out introduces a refined logic experience based on the classic Shikaku (Rectangles) problem: partitioning a grid into perfect geometric regions based on numerical clues. It’s a game of scale, precision, and spatial foresight that turns a clean canvas into a vibrant mosaic of your own making. Your mission: Cover the entire grid by stretching patches from numerical anchors. Every number represents the exact area that patch must occupy. But space is limited, and boundaries cannot overlap. Can you find the single valid configuration through a web of over 9 quintillion possibilities? Key Features The Power of the Perfect Fit Experience the "Zen" of the perfect layout. In a world of fragmented spaces, your task is simple but profound: ensure every number gets the exact room it needs. Mastering the spatial balance of the grid is the mark of a true Grid Architect. Infinite Spatial Puzzles The challenge literally never ends. From tiny 5x5 grids to massive, multi-layered 10x10 patterns, our engine generates unique, solvable puzzles that scale with your skill. With quintillions of configurations, you will never see the same board twice. Pristine High-Contrast Design Immerse yourself in a distraction-free environment. Featuring a crisp light-gray background, sharp white borders, and soft-hued patches that brighten as they are satisfied, our "Modern Mosaic" aesthetic provides a sophisticated atmosphere designed for deep focus and mental clarity. Precise Visual Feedback Every drag and stretch feels deliberate and satisfying. Patches glow with full color once their area requirements are met, while "Error Red" highlights provide immediate feedback if a shape is invalid or mathematically impossible. Intelligent Orientation Hints Stuck on a complex split? Our smart hint system doesn't just show a move; it provides orientation markers to reveal whether a patch should be horizontal, vertical, or a square, ensuring you maintain your "Flow State" without ever hitting a wall. Quintillions of Levels How far can your logic take you? Trace your progress across a staggering number of levels. From the simplicity of Level 1 to the complexity of the 64-bit integer limit, your journey is truly infinite. Global Leaderboards Climb the ranks and earn the prestigious title of "Master Surveyor." Compare your level progress with players worldwide and prove you have the most advanced spatial reasoning on the planet. Gameplay Highlights: • Area-Based Logic: Based on elegant mathematical principles of geometry and partitioning. • Zero Pressure: No timers, no penalties—just you and the grid. • Mental Sharpness: Enhances mental math, spatial planning, and pattern recognition. • Minimalist Perfection: A beautiful, quiet game that fits perfectly in your pocket. The grid is waiting. The patches are hidden. The solution is one stretch away. Download Patch Out: Area Logic today and claim your space!

How to play Clear the board by matching pairs of identical tiles. A tile can be played only when nothing is stacked on top of it and one of its sides is open — tap two matching free tiles to remove them both. Completely free — no ads, no accounts, nothing locked behind a purchase. There's an optional tip jar if you'd like to support development. 31 classic layouts Start with Turtle and unlock a new shape each time you clear a board — Snowflake, Pyramid, Butterfly, Dragon, Fortress, Scorpion and 25 more, all the way up to White Dragon. Every layout is a real, named classic mahjong solitaire board. 144 tiles, every time Every game deals all 144 tiles of a classic mahjong set. Circles, bamboo and characters, the four winds and three dragons, plus the flower and season bonus tiles. Flowers and seasons Any flower matches any other flower, and any season matches any season — the only tiles that don't need an exact twin. Always winnable Every deal is generated with a guaranteed solution, so a perfect line of play always exists. You will never be dealt a board you couldn't have cleared. Hints and undo Stuck? Tap Hint to highlight a playable pair, and Undo to rewind your moves as far as you like. Choose your table Play on a traditional green felt table, or switch to a darker green in Settings. Clean, relaxing design Traditional tiles, no internet required. Just you and the tiles.