One move. One good line. That's the whole game.
Linked Lines is a puzzle game adapted from Oleg Demin's Color Lines. The goal is simple: earn points by removing lines of at least five same-colored balls on the 9×9 board — and beat your friends on the Game Center leaderboard.
Thirty seconds to learn. Years to master.
Line up five
Try to create lines of at least five same-colored balls — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. When a line forms, the balls disappear and you earn 10+ points plus another move.
Core rulePlan your moves
On each turn, three tiles randomly chosen out of seven colors are added to the board. The next three balls are always shown underneath the board, so you can plan ahead.
ForethoughtKeep the board alive
You can move one ball per turn to any vacant spot reachable along a clear path. The game ends when the board fills up — so every move is a small bet on the future.
The endgameThoughtfully tuned for long sessions.
- Game Center & leaderboardsChallenge friends and compare high scores right from the game.
- Color-blind friendlyA dedicated palette keeps every ball distinguishable for all players.
- Dark and light themesSwitch styles to match the room — or your mood.
- Flat, distraction-free designNo pop-ups, no timers, no pressure — just the board and the next three balls.
- Classic rules, honest scoringAutomatically formed lines are removed too — though they don't add to your score.
- Optimized for modern iPhonesRequires iOS 8.0 or later, designed for iPhone X and newer.
Still being cared for.
Version 1.3.0 — dark mode
Dark and bright mode style switch, plus slightly smaller balls for a cleaner board.
Version 1.2.0 — new look
Completely redrawn balls, following player feedback on the old style.
Version 1.1.0 — color-blind friendly
Reversed color plan and a new palette that's easier for color-blind players; iPhone X support.
Version 1.0.1 — first release
Localization and the original launch. Linked Lines has been around since 2013.
Common questions
The balls in the line disappear immediately, you earn 10+ points, and you get another opportunity to move a ball. Lines formed automatically by new tiles are also removed, but don't contribute to your score.
Tap the ball you want to move, then tap the destination. The ball can travel to any vacant spot reachable along a clear path of horizontally or vertically adjacent empty cells.
The game is over when the board gets full. Until then, every line you clear buys you more room.
Yes — Linked Lines ships with a color-blind friendly palette so every ball remains easy to tell apart.
Yes. Game Center and leaderboards are fully supported, so you can chase your friends' scores.
Spend your spare time on something that stays fun.
A classic puzzle, polished for a modern iPhone. Free to download, no ads, no pressure.