Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
How do I play Pixeloku?
Pixeloku is a color-based logic puzzle. Fill in the empty cells so that each row, column, and 3x3 section contains every color exactly once. Use logic to deduce the correct placement - no guessing required!
What are the different difficulty levels?
There are six difficulty levels based on how many cells are pre-filled:
Beginner: 41 cells filled - great for learning
Easy: 38 cells filled
Medium: 35 cells filled
Intermediate: 32 cells filled
Hard: 29 cells filled
Extreme: 26 cells filled - for experts only
Game Modes
What are the different game modes?
Classic: Traditional gameplay at your own pace with no restrictions
Adventure: Progress through 100+ handcrafted levels across multiple chapters, earning pixel rewards and unlocking themes
Daily Challenge: A new puzzle every day - build your streak!
Timed: Race against the clock and earn bonus points for quick completions
Moves: Complete the puzzle within a set number of moves
No Mistake: A single wrong placement ends the game - perfect for experts
Rush Hour: Cells disappear over time - solve before they're gone
Blocked: Some cells start locked - unlock them by solving adjacent cells
Endless: Unlimited puzzles with no hints and no undo - pure challenge
Follow the Leader: Colors must be placed in palette order - the game guides you through each color one at a time
Shapes: Place colored shapes on the board - find where each piece belongs
Ghost Race: Race against the fastest player's time for each difficulty - beat the ghost to set a new record
Links: Cells connect like chain links - solve one cell and watch it chain-solve linked neighbors automatically
Fog: Some clues hide in the fog - place colors nearby to clear the fog and reveal hidden pre-filled cells
Memory: Like the classic card game - tap two cells to reveal colors, matching pairs auto-fill permanently
Paper: Solve like on paper - no feedback until you're done. Erase any color you placed and use hints to see which placements are wrong
Random: Let fate decide - game mode, difficulty, and theme are all randomized
How does Adventure Mode work?
Adventure Mode features 100+ handcrafted levels across multiple chapters. Complete levels to earn pixel rewards and bonus hints. Progress through increasingly challenging puzzles and unlock special milestone rewards along the way!
Which game modes require Premium?
Endless, Rush Hour, Blocked, Follow the Leader, Shapes, Ghost Race, Links, Fog, and Memory modes are premium-exclusive. All other modes (including Paper) are available to all players.
Pixels, Hints & Store
What are Pixels?
Pixels are the in-game currency. Earn them by completing puzzles, winning games, and reaching milestones. Use pixels in the store to purchase hints and unlock new color themes.
How do hints work?
Hints reveal the correct color for a single cell. You can earn hints by playing games and spending pixels, or through Adventure Mode rewards. Hints are available in most game modes except Endless.
What can I buy in the store?
The store offers hints and color themes. Spend your earned pixels to unlock beautiful new color palettes for your puzzles, or stock up on hints for when you need them.
Themes & Customization
How do I change my color theme?
Tap the game settings panel at the top of the game screen, then expand the Theme section to see all your available themes. Select any unlocked theme to apply it immediately.
What are Color Blind Friendly themes?
These are specially designed themes that use colors easily distinguishable for players with color vision differences. Enable them in Settings > Appearance & Sound > Color Blind Themes.
How do I create my own custom theme?
The Custom Theme Editor is a Premium-exclusive feature. Once you have Premium, go to Settings > Appearance & Sound > Customize Theme to design your own color palette with full control over all nine colors.
How do I switch between light and dark mode?
Go to Settings > Appearance & Sound and tap the theme toggle. You can choose Light, Dark, or System (which follows your device settings).
Account & Premium
Do I need an account to play?
No, you can play without an account. Account creation is a Premium feature that lets you sync your player stats, hints, and themes.
How do I sync my progress across devices?
Sign in with your account on each device. Your progress syncs automatically. You can also play offline - your data will sync when you're back online.
What does Premium include?
Premium unlocks exclusive game modes (Endless, Rush Hour, Blocked, Follow the Leader, Shapes, Ghost Race, Links, Fog, and Memory), premium-exclusive themes with shimmer and sparkle effects, the Custom Theme Editor, and bonus pixels.
How do I restore my premium purchase?
Go to Settings and tap "Restore Premium" to restore your purchase on any device using the same Apple ID.
Statistics & Rankings
How do global rankings work?
Your rank is calculated based on your total wins. Create an account to see how you compare with players worldwide. Your rank updates automatically as you play.
What statistics are tracked?
The app tracks total games played, wins, win streaks, losses, best times, hints available, and more. View your stats by tapping your profile in the app.
Troubleshooting
Where can I find my Player ID?
Your Player ID is located in the Edit Profile screen. Tap your profile, then tap "Edit Profile" to see your unique Player ID. Include this ID when contacting support so we can help you more quickly.
How do I remove my account?
Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account to permanently remove your account and all associated data. This cannot be undone. If you have trouble with this, please email us at pixeloku@gmail.com.
I found a bug. How do I report it?
Please email us at pixeloku@gmail.com with details about the bug, including what you were doing when it occurred, your device model, and iOS version. Screenshots are very helpful!
The app isn't syncing properly. What should I do?
Make sure you're signed in with the same account. Check your internet connection and try closing and reopening the app. If issues persist, contact us at pixeloku@gmail.com.