Playing guide
These options and rules describe the current JoyPip version. Choose a mode above before starting; rules are also available during play.
Worked examples and tips
Row 8 reads red, red, blue, red, and a red square sits directly above the blue gem. Drag that red square down to swap it with the blue gem: that lines up 4 reds and creates a horizontal line gem where it lands. Match it later to clear the whole row at once.
Practice options
- Mode
- Limited moves · Relaxed endless
Detailed rules and controls
Controls
- Drag: press a gem and drag it up, down, left or right to swap it with the gem on that side.
- Tap: tap a gem, then tap a neighbor to swap them. Tap elsewhere to change your selection, or tap the same gem again to cancel.
- Keyboard: arrow keys move the cursor, Enter or Space selects, then an arrow key swaps in that direction. Esc cancels.
Special gems
- Line gem (double-headed arrow): 4 in a row makes a horizontal one that clears its whole row when matched; 4 in a column makes a vertical one that clears its whole column.
- Bomb (glowing ring): made from an L- or T-shaped match. Clears the surrounding 3×3 area when matched.
- Rainbow gem (six-color orb): made from 5 in a line. Swap it with any gem to clear every gem of that color on the board. If another effect sets it off, it clears the most common color on the board.
- Combos: line + line clears a cross; line + bomb clears three rows and three columns; bomb + bomb clears a 5×5 area; rainbow + line or bomb turns every gem of that color into that special gem and sets them all off; rainbow + rainbow clears the whole board.
Scoring
- Each cleared gem scores 10 points times the cascade multiplier: ×1 for the swap's own match, plus 1 for each cascade after that.
- In Limited moves, level 1 gives you 20 moves to reach 800 points. Later levels raise the goal and gradually cut the moves down to 15. Each move left when you pass a level is worth a 50-point bonus.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a download or a linked email?
Play directly in your browser without a download. Linking email is an optional way to recover your account. Before clearing browser data, consider whether you need to keep your account or local records.
Do matches earn or spend coins?
Earn coins by checking in and spend them on cosmetics. Matches never cost or award coins.