Gardenscapes

**Key Features**

* **Narrative Restoration:** A unique combination of swapping, matching, and decorating set within an evolving storyline filled with unexpected twists.

* **Massive Level Count:** Features over 16,000 unique match-3 levels, with new challenges and elements added regularly.

* **Social Ecosystem:** Join or create teams (unlocked at level 36) to chat with other players, participate in collaborative events, and share extra lives.

* **Diverse Garden Areas:** Restore fountains, mazes, greenhouses, and island landscapes, each with customizable design options.

* **Charming Cast:** Interact with dozens of in-game characters, including neighbors and an adorable puppy that accompanies you throughout the journey.

* **Seasonal Events:** Regular expeditions, competitions (like the Gardener's Championship), and themed passes (e.g., Easter Pass) offer exclusive rewards.

**How to Play**

1.  **Solve Match-3 Puzzles:** Align three or more identical fruits or garden items to clear them. Focus on the specific level goals (like collecting apples or clearing grass) shown on the left side of the screen.

2.  **Earn Stars:** Every level you successfully complete awards you with Stars.

3.  **Renovate the Garden:** Open your in-game tablet to view tasks. Spend Stars to repair structures, plant flowers, or clean up debris.

4.  **Use Boosters:** Activate pre-level boosters (like Rainbow Blasts) or in-game power-ups (like Shovels or Rakes) to clear difficult obstacles when moves are running low.

**How to Win: Strategy and Tips**

* **Prioritize Goals:** Don't get distracted by large matches if they don't contribute to your current level objectives. Moves are limited; use them only for items that help you clear the board.

* **Master Power-up Combos:** Combining two power-ups is often more effective than using them separately. For example, swapping a Rainbow Blast with an adjacent Bomb will clear a massive portion of the board.

* **Save Coins for Moves:** Avoid spending coins on boosters early on. It is usually more cost-effective to spend 900 coins on 5 extra moves when you are just one or two steps away from completing a "Super Hard" level.

* **Join an Active Team:** Once you reach level 36, join a team immediately. The ability to request and send lives ensures you can keep playing without waiting for the 30-minute regeneration timer.

* **Save Unlimited Lives:** Some event rewards grant "Unlimited Lives" for 30 or 60 minutes. Don't claim these until you have a dedicated block of time to play, as the timer starts immediately upon collection.

**Technical Details**

* **Developer:** Playrix

* **Category:** Casual / Puzzle

* **Content Rating:** Everyone / 13+ (depending on region)

* **Installs:** 500,000,000+

* **Updated:** April 2026 (Version 8.0.0 cycle)

* **Monetization:** Free-to-play with optional in-app purchases; supports Google Play Points for discounts and coupons.

* **Data Safety:** Collects and shares location, app activity, and identifiers; data is encrypted in transit.

* **Compatibility:** Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS.