ABOUT THE GAME
Xmas Explorer game overview
Xmas Explorer begins with a board of seasonal items and a goal of discovering increasingly advanced forms. A valid selection contains at least three identical adjacent pieces connected horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Releasing the chain merges those pieces into a new item. Every new discovery changes what can be created next and moves the player closer to the supreme Christmas item. The game also provides information below the board about item elimination after discoveries. The core strategy is to form useful chains without isolating matching pieces needed for the next merge.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Before you start
Expect evolving Christmas chains, diagonal connections, repeated merges, and gradual discovery of higher forms until the board finally produces the supreme seasonal item at last.
GETTING STARTED
How to play Xmas Explorer
Press one item and drag through identical neighbors in any of the eight adjacent directions. Include at least three pieces in the connected chain before releasing.
Let the selected items merge into their new form, then inspect the changed board for another chain. Continue discovering and combining until the supreme Christmas item is found.
CONTROLS
Controls and device setup
Hold the mouse button or a fingertip, drag through adjacent matching items, and release to complete the merge.
PLAY SMARTER
Tips for Xmas Explorer
- Include diagonal neighbors when horizontal and vertical chains seem too short.
- Avoid a small merge that isolates another pair near the edge.
- Track each newly discovered form so you recognize its next matching opportunity.
