Pip Games

Welcome

Pip Games:
Standard Daily Domino Puzzles

Challenge yourself with one handcrafted domino logic puzzle every day. Simple rules, deep logic, and no distractions.

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TimeDaily Ritual
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Intro

Rules and Principles

A daily exercise in numerical logic, inspired by the timeless mechanics of dominoes.

Overview

How to Play

Pip Games offers a refined puzzle experience where every placement is a deliberate choice. Each grid is a carefully composed arrangement of numbers and constraints, requiring the player to weave logic and intuition together.

There is no clock to race, only the quiet satisfaction of a puzzle solved with clarity and precision.

Value

Project Goals

  • Cognitive Ritual —Engage in daily training of logical reasoning and pattern recognition.
  • Purity of Play —A serene alternative to the chaotic pace of modern digital entertainment.
  • Designed Intent —Each board is a unique, handcrafted challenge, designed to be solved through pure deduction.
  • Unfettered Access —Play instantly on any device, free from accounts, timers, or distractions.

Pips Game rewards careful thinking over speed, making each solve feel earned and satisfying.

How to Play

Gameplay Mechanics

1

Place dominoes

Place domino tiles on the grid without overlaps and without covering holes.

2

Satisfy the regions

Each colored region has a rule badge. Your placements must satisfy every region.

3

Solve by deduction

Work through constraints until only one consistent set of placements remains.

Rules

Detailed Rules

Objective

Cover every usable square with dominoes. Transparent squares are holes and cannot be covered. When the board is full, every region badge must be satisfied.

Domino placement

  • Each domino covers 2 adjacent squares (up, down, left, or right).
  • No overlaps: a square can belong to only one domino.
  • No holes: dominoes cannot cover the transparent squares.
  • Rotate to change orientation: click a tile in the rack to switch between horizontal and vertical.
  • Undo anytime: click a placed domino to return it to the rack.

Region badges

The board is divided into colored regions. Each region has a badge showing a rule about the pips in that region (a blank side counts as 0).

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All squares in the region show the same pip number.

All pip numbers in the region are different (no repeats).

Σ=12

The sum of all pips in the region equals the number.

Σ<12

The sum of all pips in the region is less than the number (Σ> works the same way).

Badges are neutral while a region is incomplete. When every square in the region is filled, the badge shows whether the rule is satisfied.

Controls

  • Drag & drop a domino from the rack onto the board.
  • Click a rack domino to rotate it.
  • Click a placed domino to take it back.
Strategy

Strategic Deduction

Advanced techniques and pattern recognition for solving complex grids.

The Parity Constraint

In "Sum" regions, always track the parity (even vs. odd) of your required total. If a region requires an odd sum and you have an even number of squares remaining, at least one of your dominoes must consist of an odd-summed pair. This "Parity Check" can often rule out dozens of invalid combinations instantly.

Forced Orientation Traps

When a region's geometry allows for only one possible orientation for a domino (often due to adjacent "holes" or boundaries), that tile becomes your **Anchor**. Anchors are the most powerful tool for solving complex grids; always identify your Anchors before attempting to solve "Free Zones" where dominoes can rotate.

Advanced Note: The Law of Exclusion

"When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

In Pip Games, exclusion is as vital as inclusion. If a 5-pip side *cannot* exist within a region without violating its "Distinct" (≠) rule, then any domino in your rack containing a 5 must be placed elsewhere. Solvers who master this "Rack-to-Region" exclusion often solve even the most difficult boards in under five minutes.

Community

Daily Solvers

Every day, players around the world face the same challenge. Join the community to share your progress and discuss strategies.

Share Your Solve

Finished the grid? Generate a unique completion card to share with friends. No spoilers, just the elegance of your solved pattern.

Global Reflection

Connect with the community to discuss today's hardest constraints. Every board has a story, and every solver has a strategy.

Join the Conversation

Join the Pip Games Community

#PipGamesToday#DailyLogic
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Pip Games mechanics and features.

Is every board guaranteed to have a solution?

Yes. Our generation algorithm uses a "backwards-solve" verification process. Every grid is first constructed as a solved state before the dominoes are returned to the rack and constraints are calculated. This ensures that a complete, logical path to victory always exists.

Why does a region badge remain neutral?

Region badges only activate once every usable square within that region has been covered by a domino. This design encourages you to focus on the global logic of the grid rather than seeking immediate local validation.

What happens to my progress if I close the browser?

Pip Games values your time. Your current board state is automatically preserved in your browser's local storage. You can return at any point during the day to continue exactly where you left off, without the need for an account.

How is the "Daily Puzzle" synchronized for everyone?

The grid is generated using a time-seeded algorithm based on UTC. This means every player across the globe faces the exact same challenge each day, allowing for a shared community experience and collective tactical discussion.

History

Game Updates

A record of game improvements, feature additions, and logical refinements.

Dec 2025

Content and UI Update

  • Improved game descriptions and updated rules for better clarity.
  • Added new strategy guides and community features.
  • Standardized branding as Pip Games.
Nov 2025

Foundations of Logic

  • Deployment of the core domino logic engine and responsive grid layout.
  • Implementation of daily puzzle generation with unique regional constraints.

Continued dedication to numerical precision since inception.

For Players

The Pip Games Challenge

A unique blend of domino mechanics and numerical logic puzzles.

Audience

The Appeal of the Grid

  • Classic domino placement with a twist
  • Satisfying variety of regional constraints
  • Daily boards that reward precision and deduction
  • A pure logical workout for the mind

If you enjoy deep numerical puzzles and the classic tactile feel of dominoes, you're in the right place.

Positioning

Focus and Pace

Pip Games is intentionally sparse. It offers one meticulously crafted challenge per day — a singular mental workout designed to be savored, not consumed in haste.

Think of it as a quiet moment of focus in your day.

Project

About this project

Pip Games is an independent puzzle project dedicated to the pursuit of thoughtful, well-designed digital play. Our mission is to create experiences that respect the player’s time and intellect.

There are no accounts to create, no data to sell, and no pressure to play more than you want.