Pentominoes

About Pentominoes

Play Pentominoes free online. Drag, rotate, and flip 12 pentomino pieces to fill outlined shapes. 30 handcrafted unique-solution puzzles across 5 difficulty tiers from Beginner to Expert.

Description provided by GameZipper.

How to play

1. • Tap a piece in the side tray to select it.
2. • Tap a grid cell to place the piece (top-left aligned to that cell).
3. • Tap the piece in the tray again to cycle rotation/reflection.
4. • Tap an already-placed piece on the grid to remove it.
5. • Hit CHECK when every outline cell is filled.
6. • Use HINT if stuck — reveals one piece placement.

Controls

This game supports touch, mouse input; the exact controls are explained inside the game.

Questions

What are Pentominoes?

Pentominoes are flat shapes made of 5 connected squares. There are exactly 12 free pentominoes, named F, I, L, N, P, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. Pentomino tiling puzzles challenge you to fill a rectangular or irregular outline with a specified set of pieces.

How do you play Pentominoes?

Each level shows an outline shape and a list of available pentominoes. Tap a piece in the side tray to select it, then tap a grid cell to place the piece with its top-left at that cell. Tap the piece again to cycle through rotation and reflection. Tap an already-placed piece to remove it.

Is Pentominoes free?

Yes, completely free in your browser. No download required, mobile-friendly.