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Puzzle techniques

Puzzle techniques for different kinds of focus.

The best technique for today depends on the kind of attention you want to use: spatial, visual, methodical, or quick.

Coverlet Stitchline puzzle showing a loop-based logic technique
Stitchline changes the visual language while keeping the satisfaction of a constrained solve.

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Coverlet Stitchline puzzle technique

Six live puzzle techniques, two more in review

Six modes are live on the App Store; Cross-Stitch and Gingham are the latest additions in review.

Explore the techniques →Coverlet Patchwork daily rectangle puzzle

How to play the rectangle logic behind Coverlet

Understand the one rule, then use simple deductions to make your first patch.

Read the guide →Coverlet Patchwork board with numbered rectangle clues for logic puzzle comparison

Shikaku vs Sudoku vs Nonogram: how the puzzles differ

Compare the clue systems and deduction styles of Shikaku, Sudoku, and Nonograms.

Compare the puzzles →Coverlet Patchwork logic puzzle

Logic puzzle solving tips: start with certainty

Find forced moves, count consequences, and finish without guessing.

Learn the method →Coverlet Patchwork board for a Shikaku-style rectangle puzzle

How to solve Shikaku puzzles: a beginner's strategy guide

A step-by-step strategy for solving Shikaku-style rectangle puzzles without guessing.

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Play the relevant Coverlet modes

ExplorePatchworkRectangles and areas.ExploreAppliquéConnected colour islands.ExplorePiecingPairs and consequences.ExploreStitchlineOne closed loop.ExploreRosettePieces that form a pattern.ExploreSprintThree-minute boards.

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Explore Coverlet by intent.

ExploreLogic puzzle gameCoverlet is a daily logic puzzle game with six modes, three board sizes on full-fidelity devices, and a personal quilt that keeps completed solves.ExploreOffline puzzle gameCoverlet is an offline puzzle game for iPhone and iPad with on-device daily boards, clear logic, private core play, and a quilt that keeps completed solves.ExploreDaily puzzle gameCoverlet is a daily puzzle game with six techniques, three board sizes on full-fidelity devices, on-device generation, and a personal quilt for completed solves.ExploreShikaku puzzleLearn the Shikaku rectangle logic puzzle: match each numbered clue to a rectangle with the right area, then practise the same idea in Coverlet Patchwork.

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