Pivot Logic
Rotate the whole board and reason about momentum to guide the red ball to the green goal.
Scratch project by qucchia. View the original Scratch project Packaged with TurboWarp Packager and credited to the original Scratch creator.
The source instructions say players rotate the gameboard with arrow keys or touch buttons, guide the red ball to the green goal, and must not simply pass through the goal.
Editor's Guide
Pivot Logic is built on one elegant mechanic: the board rotates, and the ball responds to the new direction. That means every move changes the whole environment, so the shortest-looking path is not always the safest path.
The original instructions warn that going through the goal is not enough; the player has to land the ball correctly. This makes the game a useful lesson in precision and planning.
- Rotation puzzles
- Players who like physics-like movement
- Short logic challenges
Pivot Logic trains prediction. Players learn to anticipate movement after a rotation, then adjust when the board changes the available routes.
- Passing through the goal does not count
- Fast rotations can make the ball overshoot
- Fullscreen can make the controls easier to read
Why this game is worth playing
- Rotating the board changes the puzzle state in a way that is easy to see but hard to master.
- The goal rule rewards controlled movement rather than rushing.
- The simple visual setup keeps attention on cause and effect.
How to play
- Click the green flag in the game frame.
- Press the arrow keys or tap the controls to rotate the board.
- Guide the red ball toward the green goal.
- Plan the route before rotating because the goal can be missed.
Tips before you play
- Imagine where the ball will roll after the next rotation before pressing a key.
- Use walls and corners to slow the ball down before approaching the goal.
- Do not aim to cross the goal quickly; aim to stop at it with control.
Pivot Logic FAQ
How do I move in Pivot Logic?
The source instructions say to press arrow keys or tap buttons to rotate the gameboard.
What is the goal?
The Scratch project says to get the red ball to the green goal.
Why did I not win after crossing the goal?
The source instructions warn that going through the goal is not enough to win.