Goal

Reach 22 territory points (60%) before the AI — or hold the most after 15 rounds.

Territory

Direct placement = 1.0 pt. Adjacent empty cells = 0.5 pt (influenced). Cells both players influence = 0 pts (contested).

Disruption Tiles

Win 2 rounds in a row → earn 1 tile (max 2). Tap Use, then tap a cell to neutralise all AI influence in a 2-cell radius.

Unpredictability Meter

Shows how varied your last 5 moves are (0–100). Low = AI is reading you. High = AI is uncertain. Watch it and change your pattern.

AI Tiers

• Lv1 Spark — places randomly
• Lv2 Reflex — blocks your last move chain
• Lv3 Pattern — detects your quadrant & direction bias
• Lv4 Cortex — offensive + defensive simultaneously
• Lv5 Nexus — full pattern memory, feints, endgame lockout. Gets sharper every 3 wins.

Tier Progression

Win 3 in a row → advance. Lose 3 in a row → drop one tier.