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Loopz

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Also known as
Convolution ループス

Arrange random puzzle pieces on a grid to form complete loops and advance through levels.

Loopz was originally released in 1990 for the NES by Mindscape; the NES version is the original platform release, so both release_year and original_release_year are 1990.

About Loopz

Loopz is a puzzle game focused on constructing closed shapes from various tile pieces. Players arrange randomly provided segments on a grid, rotating them as needed to form complete loops. The available pieces range from basic lines and corners to more complex curved shapes of different sizes.

Three distinct modes alter the core objective. One is a freestyle mode where points increase with loop size and complexity. Another employs a scoring system with bonus multipliers, where reaching certain totals unlocks additional boards. A third mode presents a pre-assembled loop, then removes pieces, requiring players to correctly replace them from memory as they reappear, blending logic with recall.

Gameplay involves strategic placement, as unused pieces remain on the board after a loop is finished. This encourages planning for multiple potential loops, since the order of upcoming pieces is unknown. The game supports two-player competition in two of its three modes.

Loopz Screenshots

5 images
Title Screen
Starting piece
I made a loop
I made another loop
I used up all my tries, game over