Pick 'n Pile C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Puzzle

Pick 'n Pile

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenrePuzzle
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Pick 'n Pile arrived on the Commodore 64 as a puzzle game.

Among the 48 C64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Pick 'n Pile is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Pick 'n Pile walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pick 'n Pile.

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Pick 'n Pile FAQ

How long does Pick 'n Pile take to play?

As a puzzle game, Pick 'n Pile typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Pick 'n Pile on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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