What is Scope?

Navigate a circular scope through increasingly complex levels. Move with the D-pad, rotate with the Crank, and guide every orbiting ball to the exit zone.

36 levels · 4 orbits · 2 game modes

Controls Reference

Scope uses every Playdate input.

D-Pad

Move scope in 4 directions. Navigate menus.

Crank

Rotate scope to reposition balls. Scroll lists.

A Button

Confirm. Hold + D-pad for digital rotation.

B Button

Go back. Press A+B to reset current level.

1 Move the Scope

Use the D-pad to move the scope up, down, left, or right within the level boundary. The scope can't pass through walls or obstacles, plan your path carefully.

2 Rotate to Aim

Turn the Crank to rotate the scope and reposition your balls around the circle. Hold A + D-pad Left/Right for digital rotation as an alternative.

3 Reach the Exit

Align all balls with the exit zone to complete the level. Some levels have multiple exits, all balls must be placed simultaneously. Fewer moves and less time = better medal!

4 Progress Through Orbits

36 levels across 4 Orbits of 9 levels each: Scope, Binary Loop, Trine, and Orbit Grid. Complete levels to unlock the next ones. Replay any time to improve your medal.

Medal System

Every level has move and time thresholds for three medal tiers. Your best medal is saved automatically.

Gold

Tightest move count & time

Silver

Close to optimal

Bronze

Puzzle solved!

Unlock pace: Your total medal count across all levels determines how many levels ahead you unlock (1 at 0–5, 2 at 6–14, 3 at 15+).

Game Modes

Normal is available from the start. Speedrun unlocks after completing all 36 levels.

What's Inside

Tips & Tricks

• ▸ Plan before moving. Each D-pad press counts as a move. Look at the exit and work backwards.
• ▸ Use the crank for precision. Crank rotation is more precise than A+D-pad, especially on tight levels.
• ▸ Reset anytime. If a path doesn't work, try a new approach.
• ▸ Watch for multi-exit levels. All balls must be in exits simultaneously to complete the level.
• ▸ Medals have two criteria. Both move count and time matter. A fast solve with too many moves may miss Gold.
• ▸ Earn lots of medals. Your total medal count unlocks more levels ahead, earn medals even on early levels!

Notes

Achievements

21 achievements spanning orbit completions, medals, game modes, and playstyle challenges.

First StepsComplete first level

Scope ClearAll Scope levels

Binary ClearAll Binary Loop

Trine ClearAll Trine levels

Grid ClearAll Orbit Grid

All ClearAll 63 levels

Golden TouchFirst gold

Pure GoldAll levels gold

Challenge Milestones

MinimalistLevel in ≤18 moves

Speed DemonLevel in <2 seconds

Explorer100 total runs

Persistent10,000 moves

Bumpy Ride10,000 collisions

DedicatedPlay 30 minutes

SpeedrunnerUnlock Speedrun

Speed ClearedComplete Speedrun

Platinum ★All achievements

Settings

Adjust from the Main Menu. Changes apply immediately and are saved per slot.