How long is a typical session of Hexa Balance Tower?

As long as you want. Individual stages take a minute or two, and you can stop after one or carry on for an hour. There is no penalty for leaving.

Will the game remember where I got to?

Possibly. Many puzzles store progress in your browser on the device you used. Clearing browser data or switching devices will usually reset it, since there is no account.

Is this suitable for young children?

Most puzzle games are family friendly. The early stages are simple enough for younger kids with a little guidance, though reading the goal may need an adult nearby.

Browser game · Puzzles

Hexa Balance Tower

Crush, blast, and toss this tower of blocks to the ground.

4.3

Play now — it's free

Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Puzzles
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Touch + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

Crush, blast, and toss this tower of blocks to the ground. Ultimately, the goal is to descend to balance the hexagon (a six-sided geometry) while keeping it from dropping. To win, you must go to the flag just at the bottom of the tower. Mathematical equations, logic problems, strategy, and reflexes are all included in the game mechanism. It's a simple game with riddles and arcade features that anyone can learn quickly. It is difficult to learn and can be difficult to master. The mechanics of the game •A hexagon shape (hex or Hexa) is positioned on top of a stack of bricks or mines (see illustration). Although you cannot move the hexagon, you may smash the blocks around it to get the hexagon closer to the earth. The blocks function similarly to mines in that they will be destroyed if you tap on them. When the tower begins to wobble, it may begin to topple; take care not to let the hex fall. • The game is over if the hexagon loses its balance and falls into the abyss. To win the game, you must maneuver the hexagon from the top to the bottom of the tower until it hits the ground and captures the flag on the other side. The stages are similar to puzzles in that you must choose carefully which block of mines to crush to prevent the tower structure from collapsing and disintegrating completely. When blocks are destroyed, they will vanish, and the tower/structure will grow shorter due to the destruction. However, not only would the block you tap be crushed, but it may also affect adjacent blocks, allowing the stack to roll, fall, or slip as a result of the impact. As a result, the hexagon will react to the rules of physics (it has several sides, so it's nearly like a ball),make sure it doesn't fall before it hits the ground. Thus, deciding which bricks to smash is the puzzle game aspect.

What it's like to play

Sit down with a puzzle game and the first few minutes are about learning its particular logic. Which tiles merge, which paths connect, what counts as a match. Once you have it, the game becomes a series of small, satisfying problems. Some are solved in seconds. Others need you to undo, rethink and try a completely different order. The pace is yours to set.

Controls

Click the mouse on blocks to destroy and keep the hexagon on the tower

How to play

1Watch what happens on the first stage carefully; the game teaches its rules through the layout rather than a wall of text.
2Tap or click the object you want to move, then tap its destination. Swipes also work in most tile and block puzzles.
3Look for chain reactions, where one move clears space that makes the next move possible.
4Before using your last move or piece, check the board again for anything you missed.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
Listed under Puzzles

Why it's worth a go

It costs nothing and asks nothing of you except a few minutes of attention. Hexa Balance Tower works well as a mental reset between tasks, and because it runs in the browser with no download you can play on whatever device is nearest. Stages are short enough to stop at any point.

Who it's for

Office workers on a break, students between classes, parents with ten quiet minutes, and anyone who finds matching or sorting things oddly relaxing. Reading ability helps for instructions but is rarely essential.

FAQs

How long is a typical session of Hexa Balance Tower?: As long as you want. Individual stages take a minute or two, and you can stop after one or carry on for an hour. There is no penalty for leaving.
Will the game remember where I got to?: Possibly. Many puzzles store progress in your browser on the device you used. Clearing browser data or switching devices will usually reset it, since there is no account.
Is this suitable for young children?: Most puzzle games are family friendly. The early stages are simple enough for younger kids with a little guidance, though reading the goal may need an adult nearby.