Wilmot Works It Out

Wilmot Works It Out is a digital puzzle about completing beautiful images and then using them to decorate your home. Play involves organising the puzzle pieces and then putting them together to create a stylised image. It stands out for the bright puzzles made of perfect square pieces, that make the fun as much about the process as the challenge.

CONTENT RATING

PLATFORMS

Mac

POSITIVE GAMEPLAY

Calming

Child-Like

Cooperation

Digital Nutrition

Happy Distraction

Imaginative

Non-Violent

Playful

PLAY STYLE

Player vs Game World

You play as Wilmot unwinding from their job sorting packages at the warehouse by sorting puzzle pieces. Each day you get a new puzzle delivered, maybe a snake wearing a hat, or an octopus or a hamburger. You need to arrange the muddle of pieces and recreate the right image. Once you've done it you can hang it on your wall.

Unlike normal puzzles, the pieces are square with straight sides. You also need to move them around with your square character who can grab, rotate, push and pull pieces. In some ways, it's more awkward than a standard puzzle where you can just drag and drop pieces into place. But go with the process of selecting, moving and placing and there's a relaxing rhythm to the whole process.

The result is a chilled puzzle game where the way you move pieces around is as much a part of the puzzle as the correct placement of pieces to complete the pictures.

GAMEPLAY TRAILER

Good to know

Insights to ensure your child's gaming experience remains safe and enjoyable

Build critical thinking

Puzzle games can help children develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Ask them about the choices they make to further develop these skills.

Improve core skills

For young children, some puzzle games can support pattern recognition and spatial awareness. Encourage a range of different puzzle games to support the development of these skills.

Learning benefits

Attention to detail is often important for these types of video games. Encourage children to slow down and think outside the box to complete challenges.

Skill level age

Suggested by Family Gaming Database

Beginner players can get help from more experienced players. Because you can't fail, very young participants aren't under pressure. Also, the simple shapes make this appealing.