Combinatorial planning
Axiom Merge
Every swipe moves all tiles. Two tiles of the same color merge into a charged tile; a charged tile that meets its color explodes and clears its neighbours, and charged neighbours chain the blast.
Free in the browser, no account needed.
Rules
- Swipe or press an arrow key: every tile slides as far as it can.
- Two tiles of the same color that meet merge into one charged tile (marked with a ring and a dot).
- A charged tile that meets a tile of its color explodes and clears all neighbouring tiles.
- Charged tiles caught in a blast explode too: that is a chain reaction, and every step multiplies the points.
- A new tile appears after each move. The run ends when the board is full and nothing can merge.
How to play, step by step
- Slide everything. Each move slides every tile in one direction. Try swiping or pressing an arrow key.
- Merge to charge. Two tiles of the same color merge into one charged tile.
- Explode. A charged tile that meets its color explodes and clears its neighbours.
- Chain reactions. Charged tiles next to a blast explode as well. Each chain step multiplies the score.
Controls
- Arrow keys or WASD to slide
- Swipe on touch screens
- Z to undo the last move
- R to restart
Difficulty and levels
Daily, Endless, Sprint and Zen use random boards with the difficulty you pick; Puzzles are hand-checked boards with a goal and a move limit, ordered from easy to hard.
Axiom Merge: frequently asked questions
- Is Axiom Merge free to play?
- Yes. Axiom Merge is free in the browser with no account, no download and no ads. Your progress is saved on your device.
- How do you play Axiom Merge?
- Swipe or press an arrow key: every tile slides as far as it can. Two tiles of the same color that meet merge into one charged tile (marked with a ring and a dot). A charged tile that meets a tile of its color explodes and clears all neighbouring tiles. Charged tiles caught in a blast explode too: that is a chain reaction, and every step multiplies the points. A new tile appears after each move. The run ends when the board is full and nothing can merge.
- How do the levels and difficulty work in Axiom Merge?
- Daily, Endless, Sprint and Zen use random boards with the difficulty you pick; Puzzles are hand-checked boards with a goal and a move limit, ordered from easy to hard.
- Can I play Axiom Merge on my phone or tablet?
- Yes. Axiom Merge works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
- Is there a daily Axiom Merge puzzle?
- Yes. Every day there is a new daily puzzle, the same for every player, alongside unlimited numbered levels.
More puzzles in Axiom
Block ArchitectFit polyomino pieces into a shaped board.
Circuit FlowRotate tiles until every lamp is lit.
Logic GridReveal a hidden picture from number clues.
Shift LabPush blocks onto targets without trapping them.
Axiom SudokuFill the grid so no digit repeats in a row, column or box.
Axiom MahjongMatch pairs of open tiles until the board is clear.
Axiom SpectrumPour colored layers until every tube holds one color.
Axiom TacticsFind the winning move in real chess positions.
Axiom Mind LabFive kinds of reasoning puzzles, each with a clear explanation.
Axiom Word SearchFind every hidden word in a grid of letters.
Axiom PathDraw one line through every cell, numbers in order.
Axiom DuoBalance suns and moons in every row and column.
Axiom DominoPlace every domino so each region meets its rule.
Axiom JamSlide each block out through the gate of its colour.
