Spin Six

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Spin Six

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperZener Works
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Zener Works and published by Nintendo, Spin Six arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as a puzzle game.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts.

Spin Six is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Spin Six 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.

Spin Six walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Spin Six FAQ

When did Spin Six come out on the DS?

Spin Six was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made Spin Six?

It was developed by Zener Works and published by Nintendo.

Is Spin Six multiplayer?

No. Spin Six is a single-player game.

How long does Spin Six take to play?

As a puzzle game, Spin Six 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 Spin Six 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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