Relaxing Puzzles

Zen Triple 3D

Rotate a transparent sphere of objects and match them in threes. The 3D view means the piece you need is often behind you.

The same triple-match idea as Zen Cube, wrapped around a sphere you can spin in any direction. Objects float inside a transparent ball; drag to rotate it and match three of a kind to clear them.

The dimension changes the puzzle more than it sounds like it should. In a flat game you can see every piece; here, the third match for a pair you are holding is frequently on the far side, hidden behind the pieces in front of it. Spinning to look is free, so the skill is remembering to look before you commit.

The one discipline that matters: rotate a full turn before your first pick. Knowing what exists is worth more than clearing quickly, and the collection bar punishes anyone who plays only what is facing them.

Soft soundtrack, no timer, and one of the better-looking games in this collection.