DeadLock

DeadLock is a puzzle game based on deadlocks in real computer systems. You connect each processor, shown as a circle, to the resources it needs, shown as squares, in the right order. A processor holds the resources it has already occupied until it has acquired everything it needs; if processes wait for resources held by one another, they can all become stuck in a deadlock.

Schedule the resources

You select a processor to see the colors of the resources it needs, then connect it to the resources you choose. Complete the connections in an order that lets the processors finish without creating a deadlock. As you progress, more targets need scheduling and new kinds of resources appear. There can be more than one solution, and you can look for the most efficient way to make the connections.

Puzzle tools

SpeedUp mode lets you view connections quickly, while Pause mode gives you time to think when you make a mistake. The game also includes elaborately crafted puzzles and a pastel color palette.