Push Your Mental Limits with Speed Runs
Speed Run mode is the ultimate test for the seasoned Patches player. While the daily challengefocuses on single-board consistency, Speed Run challenges your endurance and pattern recognition across five consecutive puzzles. The clock never stops, and every second counts. It's a high-adrenaline way to improve your logic skills and train your brain to see rectangle placements faster than ever before.
You have full control over the difficulty and grid size, making it a perfect tool for both warmups and intense practice sessions. Many of our top-tier players use 6×6 Speed Runs as a daily training exercise before tackling the larger 12×12 grandmaster boards. Are you ready to see how fast you really are? Check the leaderboard to see how you compare.
Speed Run FAQ
How many puzzles are in a Speed Run?
Each run consists of 5 puzzles in a row. Your goal is to solve all of them as quickly as possible to get a low total time.
Can I use hints during a Speed Run?
Yes, you can use hints if you get stuck, but remember that hints will lower your star rating for that specific puzzle. For the best possible 'Perfect Run', you should aim to solve all 5 with zero hints.
Do Speed Runs count toward my daily streak?
No. Speed Runs are separate from the Daily Challenge. Streaks are only for the specific daily boards released at midnight UTC.
How can I improve my Speed Run time?
Focus on 'clue isolation'. Look for clues that only have one possible rectangle placement first. As the board fills up, the remaining possibilities become much clearer. Practice on smaller 4×4 grids to master the basic shapes before moving up!