Homescapes is all about the satisfying blend of match-3 challenges and cozy home makeover storytelling. Level 5342 takes that experience one step further, tasking you with collecting clouds, red bows, and a telephone—all while navigating clever board design and limited moves.
Imagine it like giving Austin’s estate a fresh, dreamy makeover (clouds), adding festive charm (red bows), and dialing in the final touch of connection (telephone). This level cleverly weaves together thematic elements and strategic gameplay, so every cleared match brings you a little closer to victory and story progression.
Strategies & Tips to Clear Level 5342
Here are some straightforward tips to help you breeze through this level:
- Prioritize the telephone: Often, special items like the telephone are tucked toward the center. Try to make matches near the center early to clear paths toward it.
- Combine for power-ups: Mixing a line-clearing power-up (like a horizontal rocket) with a burst or cross-clearing booster can help reach tough clusters of clouds or bows.
- Target clouds strategically: Clouds may obscure tiles. Clear nearby matches or use vertical rockets to lift them and expose more matching opportunities beneath.
- Red bows around the edges: These tend to appear along the board’s sides—create matches adjacent to them to prevent them from getting isolated.
- Use cascades to your advantage: Setting up a match that causes a chain reaction can randomly clear needed symbols—sometimes dramatically helping with multiple goals in one go.
- Watch your move count: Don’t waste moves on matches that don’t directly contribute to finding the clouds, bows, or telephone. Be intentional with each play.
- Analyze before each move: Since goals differ (collecting themed items), scanning the board before acting is crucial—plan several steps ahead, especially for harder-to-reach zones.
Visual Walkthrough
To see these tips in action, check out this video from Gamopolis:
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