CalcoTools Games

Bolt Match

Every rod is labelled with the bolt that belongs on it. Move bolts one at a time, using a spare rod to park them, until each colour is home. Endless levels.

How to play

  1. Each rod has a symbol at the top that shows which bolt belongs there. The spare rod has no label.
  2. Tap a rod to pick up its top bolt, then tap a rod with a free slot to drop it. Bolts can go on any rod, whatever colour is below.
  3. A level is cleared when every bolt sits on the rod labelled for it and the spare rod is empty.
  4. The Home counter shows how many bolts are already on the right rod.

Tips and strategy

  • Use the spare rod for bolts that are blocking something you need underneath.
  • Free the bottom of a rod first. A wrong bolt at the bottom blocks the whole rod.
  • Plan two moves ahead. A move that raises the Home counter is not always the best one.
  • Every level can be solved, and Hint shows the next move.

FAQ

Can a bolt sit on a different colour?
Yes. That is how you shuffle bolts around. Only the final layout needs every bolt on its own rod.
What does the spare rod do?
It is a parking space. It must be empty when the level ends.
Is there a move limit?
No. Moves are counted so you can try to beat your own total, but there is no limit.