Core Meltdown

About

Core Meltdown is a puzzle strategy game where you battle the computer on a grid to eliminate their pieces. Choose between 5x5, 6x6, or 7x7 boards and take turns placing your tokens. Stack multiple pieces on a single square to trigger an explosion that spreads to adjacent cells. When the blast hits, it flips any enemy pieces in those squares to your side. Victory comes by clearing the board of all opposing tokens through careful placement and chain reactions. The game thrives on forward planning and timing. Each move requires balancing immediate gains with long-term risks since overloading a square can backfire if the enemy controls the surrounding areas. Three grid sizes offer varying difficulty curves but community feedback suggests the default 7x7 provides the most strategic depth. While the 1995 release date shows its age, the core mechanics of explosive capture and resource management hold up as a sharp test of tactical thinking.