Bridges Puzzle

The developers (Peerium, Inc.) have definitely gone for the bare minimum with this app. The object is simple: connect the numbered “islands” with the correct number of “bridges”. You can add a bridge by dragging your finger from one island to the next. Do it again to create two bridges, and one more time to erase them.

Graphically, this app is about as interesting to look at as the local bus route map. Islands are numbered circles, and bridges are yellow lines. There are no backgrounds for this game, which would at least make it a bit more interesting.

Playing Bridges brings to mind the classic puzzle game Minesweeper. I imagine Peerium, Inc. staff reading off a checklist of features when developing Bridges.

Timer… Check.

Random Configurations… Check.

Numbers… Check.

Unfortunately, Bridges does fall short of the pure addictiveness that is Minesweeper. I mastered the concept of the game after a couple of tries, and then grew bored. The levels never got any harder, more complex, or more varied.

Those who never tire of trying to beat their best time by another second will probably find this game more entertaining.