Jimusubi: Kanji Puzzle

Jimusubi (字結び, "tying characters") is a calm Japanese puzzle about combining parts of kanji into complete characters. For example: 辶 + 首 = 道. Stack the right parts together, and a kanji appears.

HOW TO PLAY

• Tap a tube to pick up a tile, then tap another tube to move it.
• When the right parts come together, a kanji is completed. The readings shown at the top are your clues.
• Complete every kanji to clear the puzzle.
• Stuck? Undo your last move or restart the puzzle in one tap.

300 PUZZLES From gentle openers to puzzles that make you think, using 907 jōyō (common-use) kanji. The better you know how kanji are built, the further ahead you can see. (The puzzles use Japanese kanji and readings, so some Japanese ability helps.)

STARS FOR FEWER MOVES Clear a puzzle in fewer moves to earn more stars, up to five. Replay earlier puzzles to beat your best.

A NEW PUZZLE EVERY DAY Every day brings one fresh puzzle. Keep your streak going and share your result with friends.

LEADERBOARDS Compare your total stars and your daily puzzle results with other players through Apple Game Center.

HINTS Stuck? Use a hint. You can earn more hints by choosing to watch a short video ad.

LOOK AND SOUND An indigo-dyed look with Japanese serif type, plus koto and drum sounds. Tiles bind together with a satisfying motion and sound. You can switch the sound on or off anytime with the button at the bottom right.

IN-APP PURCHASES

• Remove Ads (one-time purchase): stops the full-screen ads shown every few puzzles.
• Hint Pack: 10 Hints (can be bought repeatedly): adds 10 hints. You can restore purchases from the shop screen, for example after switching devices.

NOTES

• Ads are shown (Google AdMob).
• Leaderboards require signing in to Game Center.
• Privacy Policy: https://tilde-work.com/jimusubi/privacy.html