Archaid

Archaid is a collection of six cognitive arcade puzzle games built around alphanumeric systems and hexagonal grids. The puzzles involve memorization, pattern recognition, heuristics, navigating hypercubes, complexity and strategy, drawing on ancient and modern concepts of gematria and divine mathematics. Most games are difficult, demand full concentration and have a medium-to-high learning curve.

Alphanumeric systems

You can choose among systems based on historical Old English, Hebrew, ancient Greek, Nubian Coptic, Arabic, medieval Nordic runes, Georgian, Armenian, Old Cyrillic and Glagolitic, as well as the fictional Klingon and Zentradi systems. Eastern game types include different presentations of the 64 I Ching hexagrams.

Game modes

The collection has three difficulty levels and a relaxed Free Mode for practice. Two game types include a musical instrument mode. Archaid also features online high scores and leaderboards, a customizable player interface, and partly secret content that expands.

Presentation and controls

The games use Ultra HD graphics at 60 FPS, with controls for moving and operating across hexagonal planes. A generative ambient drone soundscape accompanies play.