Swift Block WiSlide Smart Klotski

Swift Block WiSlide Smart Klotski

Klotski is a classic sliding block puzzle. Blocks of different sizes sit on the board, and your goal is to slide the largest one to the exit zone in as few moves as possible. Swift Block WiSlide Smart Klotski is an electronic version of this brain teaser from Swift Block, a sub-brand of GAN. The board tracks the position of the blocks, counts your moves and connects via Bluetooth to the SlideVerse app. It works much like GAN smart cubes, only in the world of sliding puzzles.

How the smart Klotski works

Once you pick a challenge, the board uses LEDs to show you where to place the blocks at the start. The blocks are magnetic, and magnetic sensors in the board register every move in real time. Your score is counted automatically and can't be edited by hand, which matters in online play. When setting up a challenge, you need to use exactly the block the board indicates. A different block won't cover the right squares, and the device will report an error. So at first, take your time and place the blocks carefully.

Built-in levels and the SlideVerse app

• Over 1000 built-in levels you can play without a phone.
• Free SlideVerse app, which you can download via the QR code on the box. It offers a pool of over a million challenges, with new ones added every week.
• Online battles with players from around the world and leaderboards. You can also easily compete with friends or family.

Power and settings

The board has a 400 mAh rechargeable battery that charges via USB-C. According to the manufacturer, a full charge takes about 2 hours and lasts for about 15 hours of play. Actual battery life depends on screen brightness, volume and how you use it. Brightness and sound are adjustable, and the menu is available in several languages.

Who is it for?

For kids, teens and adults who enjoy logic puzzles and planning several moves ahead. Thanks to automatic move counting and online battles, WiSlide is most rewarding for those who like competing for the best score. The board is designed for one type of puzzle, so variety comes from the levels and challenges in the app. The manufacturer separately offers a set of numbered pieces (Number Puzzle Pieces). It turns the board into a numeric sliding puzzle, and move tracking still works.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: GAN (Swift Block brand)
• Type: electronic Klotski sliding puzzle
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, SlideVerse app
• Move detection: magnetic sensors, magnetic blocks
• Power: 400 mAh battery, USB-C charging
• Battery life: up to approx. 15 hours on a single charge
• Board weight: approx. 175 g