Puzzle reference

IQ Twist

IQ Twist combines a packing puzzle with coloured pegs. The pegs restrict where pieces can sit, so colour and geometry must both work at the same time.

What is IQ Twist?

IQ Twist combines a packing puzzle with coloured pegs. The pegs restrict where pieces can sit, so colour and geometry must both work at the same time.

Key identification details

  • 120 challenges
  • 8 twisted puzzle pieces
  • 7 coloured pegs
  • Compact travel case

Progressive solving hints

These are original Crafty Puzzles hints based on the published objective and mechanism. They do not reproduce the manufacturer's challenge booklet or solution diagrams.

Hint 1

Treat each coloured peg as a hard constraint rather than decoration.

Hint 2

Rotate and flip pieces systematically instead of trying the same orientation repeatedly.

Hint 3

Leave the most flexible pieces until later and place unusual shapes first.

Background

SmartGames lists IQ Twist in its archive from 2011 and continues to sell it as a Pocket Game.

Official source

Product details and the puzzle objective were checked against the manufacturer or authorised brand catalogue.

View the official SmartGames source