Product Overview
- Product Name: Polarium
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes: Polarium is presented in overall Good condition. The primary factors preventing a higher condition rating are used game store stickers on both the front and back of the case (see photos). Otherwise, the case, artwork, manual, and cartridge are all in solid condition. A clean copy overall of this unique Nintendo DS puzzle title.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras: Also included; Nintendo Power Subscription Form, Nintendo DS Health & Safety Precautions Booklet
Game Description
Black or white? One wrong move could change everything! In Polarium, a deceptively simple grid of two-colored tiles becomes an addictive test of logic, timing, and touchscreen precision. Draw a continuous line across the board to flip tiles between black and white, transforming scattered patterns into matching horizontal rows that disappear from play. Easy to understand but increasingly challenging to master, this Nintendo DS logic-puzzle game turns every stylus movement into a calculated decision. Whether you're clearing falling blocks or unraveling carefully designed brainteasers, each successful solution delivers that satisfying flash of discovery.
The real challenge lies in finding the perfect path through a maze of contrasting tiles. In Challenge Mode, new rows continually descend as you race to clear the board before it fills, while Puzzle Mode presents 100 handcrafted problems that reward careful planning over quick reflexes. Experiment with bold strokes, unexpected turns, and clever combinations to flip multiple rows in a single move. With its minimalist black-and-white presentation, intuitive touchscreen controls, and wonderfully replayable puzzles, this physical Nintendo DS cartridge offers a distinctive slice of early handheld gaming for players who love a good mental workout.
Gameplay Features
- Draw a continuous stylus path across adjacent tiles to flip their colors and create matching rows.
- Clear horizontal lines of matching colors while managing the steadily descending blocks in Challenge Mode.
- Test your logic against 100 handcrafted puzzles, finding the correct path to clear each arrangement.
- Use surrounding gray border tiles to extend your drawing path and unlock clever multi-row solutions.
- Sharpen your speed and accuracy in Practice Mode, experimenting with new tile-clearing strategies.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Polarium was released in North America in April 2005, bringing an original touchscreen puzzle concept from Japanese developer Mitchell Corporation to Nintendo's newly launched dual-screen handheld. Known in Japan as Chokkan Hitofude, the game was designed around drawing a single uninterrupted line to manipulate contrasting tile patterns. Its distinctive gameplay later inspired Polarium Advance for the Game Boy Advance, which adapted the formula for traditional button controls rather than touchscreen input.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Puzzle & Cards
- Year Released: 2005
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Mitchell Corporation
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496735234
- SKU: 4127
- Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)
- Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches, download codes, etc.) may no longer be supported.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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