Three steps to victory
Choose a photo from your gallery to create your opponent’s puzzle, then solve the puzzle your opponent prepared for you before they finish yours. A round usually takes under a minute.
Choose a photo from your gallery for your opponent
In a friend duel, you can choose a photo from your gallery or snap one with your camera. The photo you upload becomes your opponent’s puzzle.
Solve before your opponent
Within the time limit, figure out the puzzle your opponent chose for you and try to finish it before they do.
First to finish wins
The first player to complete the puzzle wins the duel. If time runs out, the player with more correct pieces wins.
Begin your journey on the Silk Road
Hundreds of curated levels across themed regions. Trade routes, ancient cities, and deserts — progress through the journey one chapter at a time.
Six levels, 1 to 13 minutes
From a 1-minute blitz to a 13-minute marathon. Piece count scales with the clock.
More than just a duel
Free to play. Upgrade when you want.
The core game is free forever. Plus and Pro unlock harder levels, longer previews, and better streak rewards.
Free
Everything you need to get started
- 1 free game every day
- 7-second photo preview
- +1 credit per win streak
- Blitz, Easy, Medium, Hard
Plus
More games, longer preview
- 7 free games every day
- 9-second photo preview
- +2 credits per win streak
- Unlocks Expert (7×7)
Pro
Unlimited play, every level
- Unlimited daily games
- 12-second photo preview
- +3 credits per win streak
- Unlocks Master (8×8)
Things people ask
If your question isn’t here, write to us — we read every message.
Who can see the photos I upload?
Photos you upload are only shared with the friend you start a duel with. They’re never public, can’t be viewed by other users, and aren’t used outside the game experience. Uploaded photos aren’t stored permanently and are regularly removed from our systems.
What are credits?
Each duel costs one credit. You get a free credit every day, and you can earn more by watching an ad, building a win streak, or upgrading to Plus or Pro.
What do Plus and Pro unlock?
Plus gives you seven daily games, unlocks Expert (7×7), gives you a longer photo preview, and boosts your streak rewards. Pro removes the daily limit, unlocks Master (8×8), and extends the preview even further.
When does the web or desktop version launch?
We’re focused on mobile first (iOS and Android). Web and desktop are on the roadmap — join the waitlist and we’ll keep you posted.
How do I challenge a friend?
Each player gets a friend code and a QR code you can scan in person. Add a friend once, then challenge them anytime — including instant rematches after a duel ends.
What if we both run out of time?
Whoever placed more pieces correctly wins. If it’s an exact tie, the duel ends in a draw and no credit is spent.
Is there a leaderboard?
Yes — there’s a weekly leaderboard that resets every Monday, plus an all-time board. Both update right after a duel ends.
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