It’s not currently available so we’ve added a similar one.
Introduction to Connect Away
I recently stumbled across Connect Away, and I’ve got to say, it’s surprisingly addictive. Picture this: a vibrant grid of colorful nodes that you need to link together to clear the board. It starts off simple—match three or more same-colored dots—but before you know it, special tiles, timers, and tricky obstacles pop up to keep you on your toes. The graphics are clean and cheerful, and the gentle background music makes each level feel a bit like a mini-vacation for your brain.
What really hooked me, though, are the power-ups. There’s a lightning bolt that zaps an entire row, a rainbow orb that wipes out all dots of one color, and even a swap tool when you’re stuck staring at a grid with zero obvious matches. You earn these boosts by meeting certain goals or by collecting stars as you progress. Every few levels, there’s a boss challenge or a puzzle twist—maybe you need to free a trapped tile or work within a limited number of moves—so the pacing never drags.
I’ve also enjoyed how you can play at your own speed or race friends in daily challenges. The game lets you share lives or send little “you’ve got this!” messages, which makes it even more social than your average match-three title. Whether you’ve got five minutes between meetings or a longer stretch on the couch, Connect Away feels like a perfect little escape that’s easy to pick up but tough to put down.