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Squares! (2009) — Original Version

The 2009-era identity of Squares! with the original artwork.

Available on the App Store from 2009-2011

The Original Gameplay

Squares! is a simple strategy game. Behind each arrow sits a happy green Square who doesn’t mind saying hello, as long as you only ask him to do so once.

The arrows point to which Square will turn around. If you touch an arrow that points to a Square that has already turned around, the Square turns yellow with fear. Touch an arrow that points to a yellow Square and it turns dead red.

  • Green: safe and worth points.
  • Yellow: warning state.
  • Red: game over.

The game ends when a Square passes on.

Original Systems

Each game starts with five shakes used to randomize directions on remaining arrows. Every five levels passed earns an additional shake.

You can also undo your last move as long as shakes are still available.

Original Points
  • Green: 10 points
  • Yellow: 0 points
  • Red: Game over

Bonus points and extra shakes were awarded for finishing levels with four or fewer yellow squares.

Original Gameplay Video
Original Launch Artwork

Original app icon from the first release.

Original Squares! app launch icon
Original Screenshots

From the 2008-era build.

Original Squares! gameplay screenshot 1
Classic Board Layout
Original Squares! gameplay screenshot 2
Settings
Original Squares! gameplay screenshot 3
Undo and Shakes
Original Squares! gameplay screenshot 4
Local Scoreboard