Item: Quixo board game
Rating: 85
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

85/100

Quixo is a digital masterclass in 'easy to learn, impossible to master' board games. It feels like a complex, three-dimensional version of Tic-Tac-Toe that completely breaks your brain in the best way possible. The sliding mechanic is pure genius—every time you move a block, you aren't just placing your mark; you're shifting the entire row, which can inadvertently set up your opponent for a win.

The digital adaptation is flawless, with a clean aesthetic that mirrors the high-quality wooden board game. The AI provides a stiff challenge for solo players, but the real meat is in the online multiplayer. It’s a game of foresight and spatial reasoning that rewards players who can think three or four moves ahead. It’s elegant, minimalist, and deeply rewarding.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1501593176

$1.99 4+★3 2 reviews

Author : Kjartan Leine

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Support Languages : English

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Who can be the first to make a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line from five cubes?
In turn, each player chooses a blank cube, or one with his/her symbol, from the board´s periphery. The player can choose at which end of the incomplete rows made when a cube is taken, the cube is to be replaced. It is not allowed to replace the cube just played back in the position from which is was taken.
The app does not contain ads, links or buy-in-app.
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Who can be the first to make a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line from five cubes?
In turn, each player chooses a blank cube, or one with his/her symbol, from the board´s periphery. The player can choose at which end of the incomplete rows made when a cube is taken, the cube is to be replaced. It is not allowed to replace the cube just played back in the position from which is was taken.
The app does not contain ads, links or buy-in-app.

Ratings & Reviews

3 out of 5 with 2 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Quixo is the digital version of the world-famous Gigamic board game. Played on a 5x5 grid, the objective is to align 5 cubes with your symbol (X or O). However, you can only move cubes from the perimeter, sliding them back into the board to shift an entire row or column. This unique mechanic means every move changes the state of the entire board, requiring deep concentration and strategic planning. Play solo against the AI or challenge friends online.

Features

Official adaptation of the award-winning board game

Clean, minimalist 3D visual style

Local and online multiplayer modes

Challenging AI with multiple difficulty levels

Tips

The 'Shift' Strategy

Always look at how your slide will affect the middle of the board. Often, you can break an opponent's near-complete line simply by sliding a blank cube into the row, pushing their piece out of position.

Gameplays

Controlling the Perimeter

Try to keep your pieces on the outer edges as much as possible. This gives you more options for sliding them back in later, effectively allowing you to 'teleport' your pieces across the board to complete a diagonal line.