How to Play NixHex
NixHex is a hex puzzle game where you clear connected same-color groups, collect target colors, and finish levels with efficient move usage.
Core Rules
- Tap a connected same-color group of at least 3 hexes to clear it.
- After clearing, upper tiles drop down to fill empty spaces.
- Each level has specific target colors and target counts to collect.
- Normal clear, Bomb, and Rainbow Hammer each consume 1 move.
- Shuffle does not consume a move.
Scoring and Rewards
| Type | Group Size | Score | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Colors | 1-2 | No score, but counts toward target progress | None |
| Target Colors | 3+ | Scores increase with group size | None |
| Non-target Colors | 5-8 | No score | +1 Rainbow Hammer |
| Non-target Colors | 9+ | No score | +1 Bomb |
Power-Ups
- Bomb: clears all removable tiles with the selected color.
- Rainbow Hammer: clears all tiles on the selected tile's three axial lines.
- Shuffle: reorders current removable tile colors on the board.
Progression
- Levels are grouped into world sections.
- Earn stars to unlock the next section.
- From higher levels onward, obstacles may appear: ice, chains, and crates.
Star Rating
- 3 stars: high score threshold or high remaining move ratio.
- 2 stars: target score reached or moderate remaining move ratio.
- 1 star: level cleared.