How to play Axiom
Learn the loop in under a minute: slide, merge, charge, and chain explosions into towering combos.
Here is the whole loop, in about a minute. Start with the basics below, then follow the steps.
The basics
The basics
Five quick rules cover everything you need for your first run.
1. Swipe or use arrow keys to slide all tiles.
2. Same-color tiles merge into a charged tile.
3. Charged tiles explode on the next merge, clearing adjacent tiles.
4. Chain explosions for massive combos.
5. Survive as long as possible or beat the daily challenge.
Step by step
Step by step
Follow the core loop step by step, then start chaining.
Swipe to slide
Use arrow keys, WASD or swipe in any direction. All tiles slide together to that side of the board.
Same colors merge
When two tiles of the same color collide they merge into a charged tile. Charged tiles glow.
Charged tiles explode
Slide a charged tile into another of the same color and it detonates. The explosion clears all adjacent tiles.
Chain into mega combos
If an explosion hits another charged tile, it triggers a chain. Long chains rack up huge scores.