.A.L.I.G.N.E.D.

Line up matching pieces in rows or columns to delete to delete them and clear the board.

Simple, but tricky! Don't run out of matching pieces or you'll run out of moves...

You have limited amount of time to clear each row/column. If you run out of time, a row or column is added. Each level has a maximum number of columns/rows so if it is not possible to add a row/column, you'll run out of time.

Controls

Use the crank and B button for fastest gameplay. The cranks moves the outer piece around the board. The B button shifts the outer piece into a row or column, shifting the row/column.

The D-pad is also supported.

Levels, Layouts, Pieces

There are 100 levels. The initial levels are "training" levels with smaller boards and types of pieces: 5 columns by 5 rows and 5 types of pieces to start out. The board size increases up to 12 columns and 8 rows as you progress through the levels.

There are up to 19 types of pieces on the board at higher levels.

Options

Hints

By default the game will show hints if you haven't cleared a row/column for a while. This can be turned off.

Level Randomization

By default the levels are preset, allowing you to replay the levels with the same layout. Turn on level randomization for random layouts when replaying levels.

Installation

The easiest way to install the game is by uploading the .pdx file to your Playdate account on the sideload page.   After this, you can refresh the games list on your Playdate and install the game wirelessly.   For more info, check out this help page.