Link 2 balls

About Link 2 balls

Link 2 Balls belongs to the onet family of matching puzzles, where the board is filled with coloured balls and the aim is to clear every one of them by pairing identical balls together. Each move joins two matching balls with a link, provided the path between them is clear, and both vanish from the grid. Removing pairs opens up new routes, so a board that looks crowded at the start gradually loosens as you work through it. Clearing the whole board moves you on to the next stage. Sessions are calm rather than frantic, closer to a tile-matching board game than an action title, and they suit short breaks as easily as longer sittings. Hint and shuffle options exist for when nothing obvious remains, and you earn more of them by finishing stages, which gives the puzzle a mild resource-management edge.

How to Play Link 2 balls

Play with the mouse on a computer or by tapping on a touchscreen. Click or tap one ball to select it, then click or tap a second ball of the same colour to link the pair and remove both. If you cannot find a match, use the hint button to be shown a valid pair, or the shuffle button to rearrange the remaining balls into a fresh layout.

Tips and Tricks

• Scan for pairs sitting on the edges and corners of the board first, since clearing them opens routes into the middle rather than sealing balls in.
• Before committing to a match, look at whether the same colour appears three or four times; picking the wrong two can strand the rest behind a blocked path.
• Treat hints as a last resort rather than a habit, because you only earn more by completing stages and you will want a reserve when a board gets tight.
• Shuffle when you are genuinely stuck, not when you are merely slow to spot something; a rearranged board can break up pairs you had already planned to clear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an onet puzzle?

Onet is a matching format where you connect two identical tiles or balls with an unobstructed path to remove them, and you win by clearing the whole board.

Do I need to download anything to play?

No. Link 2 Balls runs in the browser on Dubdoo, so it starts straight away with no install and no account.

Why will two matching balls sometimes not connect?

A link only works when the route between the two balls is clear, so a matching pair blocked by other balls has to wait until you have removed something in between.

How do I get more hints and shuffles?

You are given more of both as a reward for clearing a level, so finishing boards without spending them builds up a useful reserve.

Is there a time limit on each board?

The focus is on clearing every ball rather than racing a clock, so you can take as long as you need to study the layout.

Can I play on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The tap controls work the same as mouse clicks, so a touchscreen is well suited to the game.

Tags

onet, matching puzzle, connect pairs, balls, tile matching, casual puzzle, brain teaser, browser game, single player, mobile friendly