Question 1

Why do the tiles in the very center of the Club take so long to free up?

Accepted Answer

The center is the pocket where all three circles overlap, so those tiles are covered by the lobes pressing in from three sides. They only become selectable once each surrounding circle has been thinned. Reduce all three lobes fairly evenly and the center opens naturally.

Question 2

Should I clear one circle at a time or work all three together?

Accepted Answer

Work all three together. Because the lobes share the central pocket, emptying one circle while leaving another full tends to strand the middle tiles. Mirror your moves across the two side circles and dip into the top circle as needed to keep the cluster balanced.

Question 3

How does the Club differ from the Spade board?

Accepted Answer

Both are 2 out of 5 and vertically symmetric, but the spade has a single rounded body while the club has three circles meeting at one shared center. That three-way junction is the club's main challenge, whereas the spade's only tricky spot is its waist. The club rewards balancing three areas at once.

Question 4

The center is locked and I cannot find a move. Is the board lost?

Accepted Answer

No. Every board is guaranteed solvable, and the Shuffle button re-deals the remaining tiles into a fresh solvable arrangement. If the crowded center jams, Shuffle and continue. Going forward, keeping the three lobes balanced helps prevent the lock in the first place.