Funcionalitiles

Funcionalitiles is a tile-based puzzle concept in which each square tile encodes a simple mathematical or logical function. The mechanic centers on arranging tiles on a grid so that an input stream is transformed into a prescribed output pattern. Each tile performs a defined operation when a signal passes through it, and neighboring tiles supply inputs and receive outputs. The challenge lies in routing signals through the grid with correct order and orientation while respecting constraints such as tile types, rotation options, and potential feedback.

Gameplay typically begins with a grid, a set of functional tiles, and a target configuration. Inputs may be provided from designated source cells or external edges, and outputs are read from sink cells. Tiles can represent functions such as identity, inversion, addition modulo N, duplication, and swapping, sometimes with directional inputs and outputs. Players may rotate tiles, chain operations, and design layouts that realize the target using the smallest number of tiles or the shortest path length. Some variants introduce timing concepts, where tiles process signals in discrete steps, forming sequential circuits, while others emphasize purely combinatorial layouts.

Funcionalitiles is discussed in puzzle design contexts as a model for modular, function-based level design. Implementations exist across different platforms, including standalone games, editors, and community-sharing tools. The concept is often used to illustrate how simple building blocks can interconnect to realize complex behavior. See also: logic puzzles, circuit design games, tile-based puzzles.