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2248 - Number Puzzle Game: Detailed Review and Analysis

by Inspired Square FZE

4.9
IOSBoard Games
Minimalist number-merging puzzle game for iOS that challenges cognitive skills through strategic tile connections. Appeals to all ages seeking mental stimulation and casual entertainment through mathematical pattern recognition.

Detailed Review

2248 - Number Puzzle Game presents a minimalist approach to the number-merging puzzle genre, developed by Inspired Square FZE for iOS platforms. The application distinguishes itself through clean visual design and straightforward mechanics that require players to connect identical numbered blocks across eight directional movements, merging them into progressively higher values through mathematical combinations. The core gameplay revolves around sliding numbered tiles across a grid using swipe gestures in any direction. Each successful merge of identical numbers creates a new tile with the sum value, with the ultimate objective being strategic pattern recognition and spatial planning. The interface maintains extreme minimalism with muted color schemes and unobtrusive animations, focusing attention purely on numerical values and grid positioning without visual distractions or complex menus. User experience demonstrates broad accessibility across age groups, with intuitive swipe controls requiring no tutorial. Real-world usage patterns show particular strength in short session gameplay, with many users reporting engagement during waiting periods or as cognitive warm-up exercises. The absence of time pressure allows for contemplative play, though the mathematical nature creates inherent difficulty progression as higher-number tiles require increasingly complex combinations. User feedback consistently highlights cognitive benefits and cross-generational appeal. 'holdensgrandma' (July 30, 2025) notes intergenerational use with a 10-year-old grandson, while 'FRED THE GAMEPLAYER' (July 27, 2025) values the distraction during medical waiting periods. Multiple reviews mention educational value for children's arithmetic skills and cognitive maintenance for older users, though some note repetitive advertisement prompts between sessions. The application excels in delivering focused cognitive exercise through elegant minimalism, though limited visual variety and mathematical nature may restrict appeal to numerically-inclined users. Optimal for casual players seeking mental stimulation without time pressure, educational contexts for basic arithmetic practice, or therapeutic use requiring distraction through structured pattern recognition tasks.

Key Features

  • Eight-directional sliding mechanics allowing diagonal movements unlike typical four-direction puzzles
  • Progressive number merging system requiring mathematical combination planning and spatial strategy
  • Minimalist visual design with muted color coding reducing visual fatigue during extended sessions
  • Advertisement-supported model with optional coin rewards for watching commercials between games
  • Save state functionality enabling continuous progress across multiple short play sessions
  • Cognitive tracking through progressively complex number combinations requiring memory retention

Why Users Love It

Broad age accessibility
Minimalist cognitive training

Perfect for: All ages seeking casual cognitive stimulation through numbers

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#41

Best Rank

#37

All-time high

Average Rank

#42

30-day average

User Reviews

Dhhall55
Dec 27, 2025

I enjoy playing this game! It’s so fun to play🎲 Love it I enjoy playing this game! It’s so fun to play🎲

MedApp
Nov 26, 2025

Hello: I’m confused about your game. I’m getting red bows and it won’t progress further. I really like the game but is this the end? Bows Hello: I’m confused about your game. I’m getting red bows and it won’t progress further. I really like the game but is this the end?

DosKoolKiddos
Nov 23, 2025

Even though I am better at reading than math, this is super easy!!! If you can App Store, make a game like this that is instead of math, reading? PLEASE 🥺 Best game ever Even though I am better at reading than math, this is super easy!!! If you can App Store, make a game like this that is instead of math, reading? PLEASE 🥺

CandyWQ.
Nov 25, 2025

This game is simple and easy and it is really fun. My high rn is 23m because how easy this is to me. I love the app. Also, Although how good the game is, I miss the old version where it said your high but now itsays your level. Another thing is it does not say the block eliminated thing anymore. Please bring it back. 11/25/25, I experienced a bug that was I merged to get 26r then I exited the app because i did not want to see the add but when I joined back, it still had the Chain-O-Lakes portions of it... So I figured another chain way to get to 26r and then for some reason it did not congratulate me so i just egnored it BUT I could not merge 6r and yo might be wondering should of 6r dissapeared? Well yes butnit was part of the bug. The I merged to 52r and then everything went back to normal. 6r became 25r once again. And I have a recommendation for new blocks! What about merge 2 infinitys to get an orange infinity and so on of any colored infinity. Well if you like this developer, add as much rainbow infinitys as you. want. Nice This game is simple and easy and it is really fun. My high rn is 23m because how easy this is to me. I love the app. Also, Although how good the game is, I miss the old version where it said your high but now itsays your level. Another thing is it does not say the block eliminated thing anymore. Please bring it back. 11/25/25, I experienced a bug that was I merged to get 26r then I exited the app because i did not want to see the add but when I joined back, it still had the Chain-O-Lakes portions of it... So I figured another chain way to get to 26r and then for some reason it did not congratulate me so i just egnored it BUT I could not merge 6r and yo might be wondering should of 6r dissapeared? Well yes butnit was part of the bug. The I merged to 52r and then everything went back to normal. 6r became 25r once again. And I have a recommendation for new blocks! What about merge 2 infinitys to get an orange infinity and so on of any colored infinity. Well if you like this developer, add as much rainbow infinitys as you. want.

i<3nicosnextbots
Nov 26, 2025

this game is SO addictive! i cant stop playing it because its so fun! i love this game and i recommend it if you need to pass the time!!! so addicted! this game is SO addictive! i cant stop playing it because its so fun! i love this game and i recommend it if you need to pass the time!!!

App Details

Developer

Inspired Square FZE

Platform

ios

Rating

4.9

Last Updated

12/29/2025