Suika Game is a fun fruit matching game of Japanese origin. It combines elements of falling and merging puzzle games to create giant watermelons.
Style play
Players must place each fruit of the same type into the box so that they do not cross the line at the top of the field. When two fruits of the same type overlap, they will merge into one larger fruit. The object of the game is to score as many points as possible by matching the fruits to the largest possible size.
How to Match Fruits
- Combine Two of the Same Fruit: Players can merge two identical fruits to form a new fruit. Prioritize matching the same fruits to make room for more on the board.
- Watch the Fruit Size: Each time you merge fruits, they grow larger. Since the playing board has limited space, it's crucial to keep combining fruits to avoid running out of room.
- Avoid the Finish Line: There's a finish line at the top of the playing board. If any fruit touches this line, the game ends. Keeping fruits away from this line is key to continuing the game.
Learn the Fruit Formulas: Here are the 11 fruit-merging formulas:
- Two blueberries make one strawberry.
- Two strawberries make one grape.
- Two grapes make one lemon.
- Two lemons make one coconut.
- Two coconuts make one apple.
- Two apples make one orange.
- Two oranges make one pomegranate.
- Two pomegranates make one peach.
- Two peaches make one pear.
- Two pears make one watermelon.
Players can remember the order of the fruits or recognize them by their shape and size to apply these formulas. The ultimate goal is to create the largest fruit, the watermelon, but it comes with challenges.
Challenges in Merge Fruits
- The playing board has boundaries on three sides (left, right, and bottom) and a finish line at the top. The limited space makes it tricky to merge fruits without reaching the finish line.
- After dropping a fruit, a new one appears immediately. This constant addition of fruits can quickly fill up the board, making it harder to find space for new combinations.
- As fruits are merged, they become larger, making the playing area even tighter. Different fruit sizes can make it difficult to arrange similar fruits next to each other.
- Players don't know which fruit will appear next, which can disrupt their plans and create unexpected challenges.
Advice
- Pay attention to the shape of the fruit. Some fruits can be stacked more easily than others.
- Try to create a merge string. The more fruits you match in a row, the more points you score.
- Use special fruits to your advantage. Some fruits can help you clear the table or score bonus points.
