Cube Capture: Fresh Grid
By @GaoSong
Capture the largest share of the grid before time runs out by painting tiles and stealing territory from your opponent.
How to play
- Move your cube across the 10x10 grid to capture and paint tiles.
- Steal tiles previously captured by the computer opponent by moving over them.
- Collect speed and area power-ups to gain a significant movement advantage.
- Avoid wasting time on already captured tiles to maximize your score.
- Have the highest percentage of captured tiles when the 60 seconds end.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap any grid cell to set a direct path for your cube.
- Keyboard
- Use the arrow keys or WASD to change your cube's movement direction.
- Mouse
- Click any grid cell to set a direct path for your cube.
More about this game
In Cube Capture: Fresh Grid, your goal is to claim more territory than the computer opponent within a strict 60-second match. You control a cube that paints tiles as it moves across a 10x10 grid. The core loop involves navigating the board, claiming empty tiles, and stealing tiles from your rival. Power-ups spawn periodically, granting temporary speed boosts or instant area captures. The game ends when the 60-second timer runs out, and the player with the highest percentage of captured tiles wins the round.
Tips
- Prioritize grabbing the speed power-up (yellow icon), as it increases your movement speed by 1.85x for exactly 4.2 seconds.
- The area power-up (purple icon) instantly captures a 3x3 grid around your cube, perfect for quickly stealing opponent territory.
- Power-ups spawn every 5.5 seconds, so keep an eye on the board and plan your path to grab them before the opponent does.
Questions
How do I win the game?
You win by having a higher percentage of captured tiles than the computer opponent when the 60-second timer runs out.
What do the power-ups do?
The yellow power-up grants a 1.85x speed boost for 4.2 seconds, while the purple power-up instantly captures a 3x3 area around your cube.
Can I steal the opponent's tiles?
Yes, moving over a tile currently owned by the rival will capture it for you, changing its color to yours and reducing their score.