How to play SameGame

Each new board is 8 columns by 11 rows of tiles in four colors. Tap any group of two or more tiles of the same color that touch up, down, left or right (not diagonally). The group lights up so you can see its size. Tap it again to burst it.

Tiles above the gap fall down. When a whole column empties, the columns to its right slide left to close it. A single tile with no matching neighbor can't be burst. The game ends when the board is empty or no group of two is left.

Undo takes back your recent bursts one at a time, and New board deals a fresh layout.

How SameGame scoring works

A burst of n tiles scores (n minus 1) squared. Two tiles score 1 point, five score 16, ten score 81 and twenty score 361. One big burst is worth far more than several small ones with the same tiles.

Clearing the whole board adds a 1,000-point bonus. There is no penalty for tiles left over, so a board you can't finish still keeps every point. Neons bank as your score rises, and Undo or a new board never takes them back.

SameGame tips

• Pick one color to grow. Burst the small groups of other colors around it so its tiles fall together into one huge group.
• Use the preview tap to check a group's size before you commit.
• Bursts low in a column move more tiles than bursts near the top, so think about what will land where.
• Watch for lone tiles. A tile cut off from its color can block a full clear.
• Emptying a column slides everything to its right sideways, which can join groups across the board.
• Try a risky line, then Undo if it leaves the board worse.

Is SameGame free?

Yes. HypeGameRoom is free: no sign-up, no download and nothing to buy to play. Arcade games reward Neons, a play-only currency that can never be cashed out.

What happens when I run out of moves?

The board ends and you keep your score. There is no penalty for leftover tiles. Tap New board to play again.

How do I get the clear bonus?

Burst every tile on the board. Emptying it completely adds 1,000 points on top of your bursts.

Can I undo a move?

Yes. The Undo button steps back one burst at a time.