Higgs Out
About game
Higgs Out is a contemplative puzzle game inspired by Lights Out, set within the context of mod-k arithmetic and presented as the Higgs field.
Each tap introduces a quantum of excitation, causing the selected cell and its four adjacent cells to increment by one, wrapping around the grid. The objective is to restore the field to its vacuum state, where the total energy level reads zero.
Though it's a metaphorical representation rather than a scientific simulation, the game incorporates authentic terminology such as vacuum, round state, mean field, true and false vacuum, with a value of approximately 246 GeV.
Features include:
• Four modes: Tutorial (3×3), Calm (5×5), Resonance (6×6), Decay (7×7);
• Free hints to help you progress without any paywalls;
• Daily board with the same scramble for everyone, encouraging streaks and competition on the leaderboard;
• Target patterns challenge you to build specific shapes instead of just achieving the vacuum state;
• Higgs potential panel visualizes the «Mexican hat» potential that the field rolls down;
• Soothing sounds, a dark neon colour scheme, and smooth animations;
• Full localization in English and Russian.
Experience calm, elegance, and logic as you strive to bring the energy to zero.
How to play
Objective: restore calm in the Higgs field — turn each cell back into the dark vacuum until the Energy gauge shows zero. 1. Select a cell, and it along with its four adjacent cells in orthogonal directions will each increase by +1 level (forming a plus sign). 2. Levels cycle: when reaching the maximum, the next +1 returns the cell to the vacuum state. The colour scheme is displayed below the board. 3. Reduce energy to zero. The fewer moves you make, the higher your score and the more stars you earn. If you get stuck, hints are available for free — the game will show you where to tap. You can reset any board if needed. Controls: click or tap to move. Keys: H for a hint, N for a new board, R to reset, M for sound settings, P for the potential panel.Game info
Age rating
0+
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Authorization support
Yes
Localization
Russian, English
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