Connect GardenHow to play
The rules fit in one sentence: tap two matching tiles, and they disappear if a line with no more than two turns can join them without crossing another tile.
1. Find a pair
Look for two tiles with the same picture. Tap the first one, then the second. If they can be joined, a line shows the path and both tiles leave the board.
2. The line may turn twice
The joining line runs straight across, up or down. It may turn a corner once or twice, never three times. It can pass through empty spaces and around the outside edge of the board, but it can never cross another tile.
3. Clear the board
Remove every pair to finish the level. Faster clears and fewer helpers earn more stars, and every cleared board helps your garden grow.
Helpers when you are stuck
Hint shows a pair that can be joined. Shuffle mixes the tiles that are left. Undo takes back your last move. Pop removes one pair of your choice. You earn coins for helpers just by playing.
Surprises on later boards
As you go further, boards bring gentle new ideas: stones that block the way, ice that melts when a neighbour leaves, keys and locks, tiles stacked in layers, portals and golden tiles. Each one is explained with a short picture guide the first time you meet it.
Questions and answers
Can the line go around the outside of the board?
Yes. There is an empty border all the way round, so tiles on the edge are often easier to join than they look.
What happens if there are no moves left?
The game notices and gently shuffles the tiles for you, so a board can always be finished.
Do I have to hurry?
Only in Time Trial. In every other mode you can take as long as you like.