Slide Block Puzzle HAKO
A Japanese wooden puzzle!
Free · Designed for iPad
Experience Japan's traditional wooden slide puzzle on your smartphone!
◆ Traditional Japanese puzzle now available as a smartphone app ◆
“HAKO” is a brain-teasing puzzle game based on a traditional Japanese wooden sliding block puzzle.
Guide the precious “daughter” block to the exit by skillfully moving the other blocks.
With simple rules and deep strategic gameplay, this puzzle game is loved around the world.
◆ Game Features ◆
【Simple yet deep gameplay】
- Easy controls with just taps and slides
- Simple rules: guide the daughter (main block) to the exit
- Strategic thinking is required to clear the level with the fewest moves possible
- Gradually increasing difficulty
- From beginner-friendly levels to high-difficulty levels that will satisfy even advanced players
【Beautiful 5 themes】
- Wood - Reproduces the warmth of traditional wooden puzzles
- Classic - Colorful and easy-to-see design
- Animal - Cute animals on the blocks
- Food - Delicious-looking sweets and fruits
- Space - Fantastical space-themed design
【Robust Features】
- Move Counter - Challenge yourself to see how many moves it takes to clear the puzzle
- Time Counter - Challenge yourself to clear the puzzle quickly
- Best Score Record - Aim to update your personal best
- Star Rating System - Clear the puzzle within the target number of moves to earn three stars
- Progress Bar - See your progress toward clearing the puzzle at a glance
Players worldwide can enjoy the game in their native language.
◆ Recommended for ◆
- Those who enjoy puzzle games
- Those who want to train their brains with games that require thinking
- Those looking for a way to pass the time during commutes or school trips
- Those seeking a game that the whole family can enjoy, from children to adults
- Those who enjoy logical puzzles like Sudoku or crosswords
- Those seeking a stress-free game to play
- Those interested in traditional Japanese games
◆ How to Play ◆
1. Tap and drag the blocks
2. Vertical blocks move up and down, horizontal blocks move left and right
3. Move other blocks strategically to create a path
4. Guide the daughter block (the main red block) to the exit
5. Aim to clear the level with as few moves as possible
◆ Advanced Features ◆
【3-Star Rating System】
Each level has a target number of moves:
- Within the target number of moves: 3 stars
- Within 1.5 times the target number of moves: 2 stars
- More than that: 1 star
Aim to get 3 stars on all levels!
[Gradual Level Unlocking]
Clear the previous level to unlock the next level.
Challenge them in order to hone your puzzle skills.
[Replay Value]
Even levels you've already cleared can be replayed to see if you can clear them with fewer moves.
Play repeatedly to beat your personal best.
◆ About Ads ◆
We keep ads to a minimum to avoid interrupting your gameplay:
- Banner ads: Displayed small at the bottom of the screen
- Interstitial ads: Only when clearing a level
- Reward ads: When resetting (viewing is optional)
We prioritize providing a comfortable gaming experience.
◆ History and Culture ◆
The roots of this puzzle lie in the wooden sliding block puzzles that have been loved in Japan for many years.
We have rearranged this traditional game of wisdom, which was played by families gathered around, to be easily enjoyed on modern smartphones.
This simple yet profound puzzle is ideal for training logical thinking and spatial recognition skills.
It is effective as an educational toy for children and as brain training for adults.
Download “HAKO” now and experience the charm of traditional Japanese puzzles!
This addictive puzzle game will keep your mind engaged and challenged.
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- Added a soothing background color for a more pleasant experience.
- Updated the message displayed when pressing the reset button.
- Cleaned up the main block layout for improved clarity.
- Introduced a new theme: Ocean.
- Enhanced overall performance and responsiveness.
The developer, Kyosuke Takahashi, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Kyosuke Takahashi
- Size
- 26.5 MB
- Category
- Puzzle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 12.3 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 12.3 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.3 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.3 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
English and 7 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Contains
Unrestricted Web Access
Advertising
- Copyright
- © 2025 Kiyosuke (Kyosuke Takahashi)