Pairopix (.99)
Version 1.0
REVIEW – “Pairopix is the virtual game of memory without the shuffling, flipping and it is completely customizable.”
For the lazy person, an iPhone is ideal in so many ways. For the lazy person who likes games, it’s hard to know where to begin since that statement is true in so many ways. When I was a kid, we always had tons of games: Monopoly, checkers, trouble, sorry, every card game imaginable, you name it, we had it and I played it. Cards were for a slower day, but it still a great game and I really enjoyed beating my younger brother every chance I got. One of my favorite card games was memory and I had a special deck that was just for playing this game. Pairopix is the virtual game of memory without the shuffling, flipping and it is completely customizable.
When it comes to iPhone games, I am very particular in what I choose to download, especially if I have to pay; but as soon as I read the description, I knew that this would probably be a game that I really liked, and I was right. Pairopix has four “decks” (sets) that you can choose from: animals, foods, underwater life and complex shapes. I found that the shapes were my favorite as they were brightly colored and pretty memorable. For me, the underwater one was the hardest because so many of the fish are similar and the colors are all pretty close. In addition to the four sets that are included in Pairopix, you have the option of customizing your own. (Be sure to also check out their webpage and submit screenshots of your own, personal gallery and game.)
Customizing a deck is as easy as just a few clicks. Either from your photo album on your phone or the option to use the camera and take a photo, you 
choose (or take) the photo you want to use and crop accordingly. Once you choose twelve photos, you have your new deck with which to play. When you decide on the set to play with, you have two options: Level 1 or Level 2. Both levels are timed and count the number of taps that you use to match all of the pictures, but Level 2 starts taking away your matches if you are too slow or take too long to find another one – it is a little nerve-wracking but still really fun.
I was hooked after one game and probably sat and played for 20 minutes before I decided to add my own set of photos to play with. Whether or not you add your own photos, the game is entertaining and challenging enough to keep you occupied for quite a long time. The layout is simple, clean and free from distractions so you can concentrate on the pictures, not the game interface. At any time you can shake the phone to get the options of home, resume, info or tell a 
friend. It tracks your five highest scores for both levels one and two for least amount of taps and quickest time finished. Once I filled up all ten spaces in both levels, the next challenge was to beat them – which I have done for a while, but am continuously trying to find those matches in record time.
The game is fun, addicting, entertaining, challenging and keeps your brain working by using your memory. I would recommend this game for any age and think that a seven year old could enjoy it as much as a thirty year old or a seventy year old. There is something about childhood games that are revamped that just work so well, this was one of them.
angelina r
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Developer – Spinal Apps
URL: http://www.spinalapps.com
DEVELOPERS NOTES
Sharpen your synapses with this seriously addictive take on the ubiquitous memory game of matched pairs. Play immediately with image sets included with Pairopix, or get personal and create your own sets using your iPhone’s Camera or Photo Albums (iPhone & iPod touch).
Level one
Tap a port to reveal an image, tap another to find its match. If you are successful at finding a pair, they will both remain open allowing you to resume searching for more. If you select a mismatch, both ports will close leaving you to try again. Your objective is to open all twelve pairs in the shortest amount of time, and fewest number of taps.
Level two
Same as level one, but after opening a port, you must open another within 2 seconds or the first one will close forcing you to open it again. You must also find a pair every 7 seconds or previously opened pairs will begin “slamming” shut. Either way will add more time and taps to your score. Bottom line… think fast!
Creating custom image sets:
We have created a user friendly series of steps for you to create your own image sets. Follow the screen prompts from the home page to begin. Shoot with your iPhone’s Camera, or import pics from your Photo Albums (iPhone & iPod touch), use your finger tips to move & resize, then tap “use”. Once you have saved a set of twelve, your custom set icon will appear on the “home” game page and be ready for play. Custom image sets (finished & unfinished) can be edited from the home screen by holding a finger upon their icons for two seconds.
To increase the level of difficulty, consider creating sets that have more similarities than differences. Have a look at our screen shot gallery for ideas.
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For more details, visit our:
Pairopix Support page
To see what other Pairopixers are doing for image sets, visit our:
Screen Shot Gallery
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