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Jizhong Cheng
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Connect Merge Strategy Guide — 5 Tips to Get Higher Scores

Connect Merge looks deceptively simple — draw a line connecting identical items to merge them into higher-tier objects. But mastering it takes real strategy.

After hours on the leaderboard, here are my top 5 strategies.

How It Works

Connect 3+ identical items in a row, and they merge into a higher-tier item at the endpoint. The board fills up fast — plan carefully.

5 Tips for Better Scores

1. Start from the Corners

Most players start in the middle — big mistake. Corners give you more chain-connection options and reduce trapping risk.

2. Plan 3 Moves Ahead

Before connecting, check what new items will appear and where. Place merge points near similar items for follow-up combos.

3. Clear Low-Tier Items Early

Do not hoard low-tier items. The board fills faster than you think — clear them early to create space.

4. Use Edge Connections

Connections touching board edges give predictable merge locations. Use this to control item placement.

5. Steady Beats Rushed

When a timer runs, stay calm. Steady planned moves beat rushed random connections every time.

Common Mistakes

  • Waiting too long for a big chain (it backfires)
  • Ignoring corner items (hardest to connect later)
  • Random connections (every move matters)

Play Connect Merge and test these tips

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