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Zen Pipe – Puzzle Game Review
Zen Pipe is a Puzzle/Entertainment/Strategy game from jean-claude Cottier, first launched in 14th September 2012.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 10+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Zen Pipe Stand Out
Want to play a relaxing puzzle game? Don't look further; Zen Pipe is the game you were looking for. The rules are simple (you rotate the pipes to their correct position) but terribly addictive. You’ll be coming back for more, your money guaranty (wait a minute… the game is FREE).
- Simple and relaxing puzzle game.
- Infinite and randomly generated levels.
- Universal (works on all your devices).
This Puzzle game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Zen Pipe is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 28th May 2018
Recent improvements include:
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fix a problem where ads were still being displayed after "No Ads!" purchase.
Download & Availability
Zen Pipe is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
This game would be perfect if the rounds weren't timed. When we first discovered this game, we assumed by the name of it that it was designed to be a relaxing version of the classic connect-the-pipes game. So for the first few times we played it, we also assumed it was scored by how few moves the user takes to connect all of the pipes into a closed circuit solving the round. But we discovered that moves aren't counted; it's just timed. That takes all of the cleverness and possibilities for relaxation out of the game and just makes it another timed game. It's an unfortunate feature that made us lose interest in the game pretty quickly. Hopefully someday they'll give the option for an untimed, fewest-moves-to-win game. Then it will be the perfect time-killing mobile phone game.
Love the game, but the ads are ridiculous! There's one after each game and most of the time to you have to watch whole thing, can't skip. Getting so annoying, we're going to delete this game if they don't stop.
We enjoy the game but we are finished playing it. We play this game to relax, not to be assaulted by political ads. In this case it is an ad for planned parenthood. There is way too much politics in the air right now. We don't need it to be pressed on us in order to play Pipes.
We downloaded this while trying to find a pipe mania-esque game. This is different but it's an original & enjoyable puzzle game. It works well, the UI is intuitive, and it's relaxing considering the lack of a timer. Even though it wasn't what we expected it's a welcome addition to our library of iphone games – we don't have any others like it. We'll definitely be keeping it and we're glad we checked it out.
We could play this all day. It is a great exercise for basic logic and puzzle solving. We have seen some reviews where people required more instructions as to how to play. This baffles us since it is pretty easy to figure out.
We love the concept and the mental rigor in solving the puzzles. We'd like to see more graphics, more levels of challenge, and maybe the ability to turn the pipes right or left. Maybe for another version, you could be given a 'bag' of pipes and have to connect two points with all the pipes. Overall, Great Game.
We love the constant puzzles. It's a wonderful exercise.
We really like the game. It requires use of visual logic as the primary skill, which are the type of games that appeal to us. The only thing we'd like to see changed is the inability to look over the finished puzzle. The score window comes up so quickly and can't be dismissed, blocking the view. Touch the screen, and the added menu makes the obstruction complete. When you spend that much brain power on something, a little sense of closure is almost a necessity.
Well done! Appreciate it NOT being timed. Lots of relaxing enjoyment.
Exactly what we were looking for. Relaxing game that still challenges us.
It's fun, relaxing and addicting. We thought there would be levels but it's good. Love it.
Quick fun game, Good to pass times.
We like that it is not timed. But the audio and sound effects are loud and obnoxious with no way to disable them.
We love that this game has no time limit. The only thing we would ask for is that it have levels, rather than just one screen. How tough could that be? Hopefully, the developers will read this review, & put un-timed levels on it. If that happens, we'll tell every one we know that this a great way to relax & enjoy.
Not much here, do it a few times and then what? We had a similar game for Windows but used roads, make sure the roads all connect. We liked it better. Deleted.
The concept is great but we think they could have come up with more than one level. Anyone that can stomach this more than twice is truly insane.
We can't do a single level.it doesn't even have a wright answer to any of the level.
We do not understand how to play this game and could not find instructions.
SO ADDICTING!!!!! Love it. Would be nice to have different levels and a start screen/ tutorial more then now. Have the option to have music/ sounds on and off.
Love this game!! So addicting. Would really like to see the finished pipes.
This game will boggle your mind, we can not put this game down. We keep playing it until our mind goes nuts.
It's to hard! You need an easier version! Don't wast your time on this if you're a beginner! This mesege was approved by Bailey.
Wow, what'a game!! Very habit forming.
We are enjoying these puzzles….they all look alike but they are not. We like it.
What could be better? Gets easier with play time. Maybe a tiny bit too easy but still worth the download.
Our title sums it up. If you like puzzles you'll love this relaxed game.
Great pipe game, intuitive interface, fun challenging puzzles.
Makes you think & helps pass the time. Love it.
Hard to put down because you want to better your score every time.
Zen Pipe kills the time and its pretty difficult the first time. Then it gets easier.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 4.0.4
- Size: 8.55 MB
- iOS: 9.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: [jean-claude Cottier]()
Last updated: 28th May 2018 | Genre: Puzzle, Entertainment | Developer: jean-claude Cottier