Advanced Strategy: Clearing Hard Levels (7–10)
May 2026 · 5 min read
What Changes in Hard Levels?
Levels 7–10 introduce significantly more tiles, multiple deck piles on the sides, and deeper tile stacking. The board has up to 168 tiles compared to just 9 in Level 1. Planning becomes essential — you can't wing it anymore.
Strategy 1: Work the Decks First
From Level 2 onwards, side decks appear. These contain additional tiles you can draw from. Check the deck counts and use them strategically — if you see two of a tile on the board, draw from the deck to get your third match.
Strategy 2: Never Fill Your Bar Halfway
In hard levels, avoid having 4+ different tile types in your 7-slot bar simultaneously. This leaves no room to maneuver. Try to keep 2–3 types max, working toward matches before picking new tiles.
Strategy 3: Prioritize Buried Tiles
Tiles buried under multiple layers are dangerous — you can't see them coming. Work from the top down, clearing surface tiles to reveal what's underneath before committing to a pattern.
Strategy 4: Save Your Shuffle
You only get one Shuffle per level. Don't use it early. Save it for when you're truly stuck — bar filling up with no matches in sight. A well-timed Shuffle can completely reset a bad situation.