AARP Online Community and Discussion Forums - Re: FAQ: What is Garden Bloom? - Page 7

AARPTeri · ‎07-24-2025

Garden Bloom is a Match 3 game where you match different color flowers. The better you do, the more opportunities you have to repair Lucy’s dilapidated garden in between levels!

What is the goal of the game?

The goal of the game is to complete each level by succeeding in the level’s goals. Each level has different goals – a score to reach, a certain number of flowers to clear – and you have a certain number of moves to complete them. The fewer moves you need to reach your goals, the more stars you get.

When do I beat a level?
You beat a level if you complete the goals – which are listed on the left-hand side of the screen – before you run out of moves.

What are stars for?

When you complete a level, you’ll get stars – more if you complete it quickly. In between each level, you can use those stars to help repair Lucy’s garden.

What happens if I run out of moves?

If you run out of moves, you lose one heart. You start the game with five hearts.

What happens if I run out of hearts?

If you run out of hearts, you will need to wait until the timer elapses and your hearts recharge.

How do I play?

Playing Garden Bloom is very similar to playing other Match 3 games. Click and drag or swipe two flowers to swap their places. If the swap leads to three flowers of the same color lining up, those flowers will clear and new ones will drop in to fill their spots.

How much time do I get per level?

There is no timer in Garden Bloom.

What special pieces can I get to remove more flowers –- and what do they do?

A key to success is finding the special pieces – all of which are garden critters – that allow you to move flowers faster. After all, the fewer moves you use to hit your goals, the more stars you get, and the faster you can fix up Lucy’s garden!

You can access these special critters:

The Bee – Match 4 flowers instead of just 3 and a bee will appear. Match the bee with flowers of the same color to remove the entire line.
The Ladybug – Match two lines of 3 flowers at once and a ladybug will appear. Match the ladybug with flowers of the same color and all the nearby flowers will be removed.
The Butterfly – Match 5 flowers instead of 3 and a butterfly will appear. Match that with another flower and all those flowers on the board will be removed.

Also, try to find ways to match two of the bugs – you’ll get a big reaction!

What boosters can I use?

As you progress through the game, you will unlock special boosters and powerups that will help you clear the more difficult levels. The boosters are very helpful, as you can choose one before each round begins. Your options are the same as the special creatures that you’ll see while playing:

The Bee, which removes an entire line.
The Ladybug, which removes all flowers nearby.
The Butterfly, which removes all flowers of one color when matched.

Choose one of these at the beginning of each level (when they become available), and several of the spaces on the board will be replaced with what you chose. This is a great way to get started and have a successful run!

Can I replay a level after beating it?

Yes. You can reselect a level after beating it. This is a good idea especially if you received less than three stars the last time you beat it – there’s always an opportunity to max out your stars!

What do I do in the garden?

In between levels, you can either play the next level or go back to Lucy’s garden. There, if you have enough stars, you can repair some of the broken fixtures in the garden, such as benches and decorations. On the bottom left of the screen you can click on your to-do list, where you can see what you need to fix – and how many more stars you need to fix it. You can move around the garden by clicking and dragging (or swiping). On the bottom right of the screen, you can click on the book with the number in it to select another level to play.

How many levels are there?

More than 2,000!

Is my progress saved?

Yes. As long as you play on the same device and inside the same browser, your progress will save in between sessions.

Can I turn off the sound and music in Cubis 2?

Yes. Click on the gear icon, and there you can toggle the music and sound on and off.

AARPTeri

loveBflo49 · ‎09-04-2025

Arkadium replied that they are working to resolve the problem and will update us on any further information regarding the issue.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-04-2025

[9/4/25] Thank you SO MUCH @loveBflo49 for doing this for us. Now to hope this happens SOON. Nicole!

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@loveBflo49 wrote:
Arkadium replied that they are working to resolve the problem and will update us on any further information regarding the issue.

tracysgate · ‎08-31-2025

Don't know if anyone else is having a problem but for me it's not just this game. I tried some other games rather than redo the levels AGAIN and they worked. BUT the next time I went to play them my previous progress was not there and the games were starting me at square one again.

AARPTeri · ‎09-02-2025

Have you tried clearing your cache? This sounds like it may be the issue. Need more information on clearing your cache? Check out this article -https://www.aarp.org/personal-technology/clearing-your-cache/

AARPTeri

Winter2025VA · ‎08-31-2025

[8/31/25] Hi @tracysgate, this thread is about THIS game only. The OTHER games have a "separate" thread about them. I bet you can get "feedback" on them if you post in those threads. Good luck, Nicole!

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@tracysgate wrote:
Don't know if anyone else is having a problem but for me it's not just this game. I tried some other games rather than redo the levels AGAIN and they worked. BUT the next time I went to play them my previous progress was not there and the games were starting me at square one again.

Winter2025VA · ‎08-31-2025

[8/31/25] Unfortunately @loveBflo49 it is up to Arkadium WHEN "glitches" are fixed. 🙄 Has anyone "contacted" them besides @tweety1955 ? Tweety posted on 8/29/25 here that they helped with their issue of GAME NOT LOADING. Tweety, are you NOW all set with THIS GAME = NO more "issues" like the rest of us? Thanks, Nicole!

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@loveBflo49 wrote:
Hello... I like the game very much and am wondering if you'll be letting us know if/when the glitch at level 447 is fixed. I'm hoping not to have to play levels 447 to 457 for a third time to find out 🙃 Thank you!

tweety1955 · ‎08-28-2025

Why won't the game load? I've tried several times with no success.

Winter2025VA · ‎08-28-2025

[8/28/25] @tweety1955 , is this your 1st time trying to play this game? AARP Teri had posted several times that she is aware of the "glitches" = they are being worked on. Take care, Nicole!

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@tweety1955 wrote:
Why won't the game load? I've tried several times with no success.

tweety1955 · ‎08-29-2025

Arkadium gave me the answer, Ctrl and F5 at the same time while game is trying to load. Thank you

Winter2025VA · ‎08-29-2025

[8/29/25] @tweety1955 , glad they helped you. Hmmm, I wonder IF they will help the rest of us with the OTHER "issues". Take care, Nicole!

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@tweety1955 wrote:
Arkadium gave me the answer, Ctrl and F5 at the same time while game is trying to load. Thank you

DonaldS182358 · ‎08-28-2025

Are there going to be fixes to Garden Bloom? I am disappointed that these glitches have been reported for a month and still no fixes.

JenniferG205506 · ‎08-29-2025

SAME!

CarmenB494286 · ‎08-29-2025

Every time I come back to this game, it has reset to level 448 ...

Winter2025VA · ‎08-29-2025

[8/29/25] Carmen @CarmenB494286 , have you read ALL of AARP Teri's posts? She has been updating us on the "issues" with this game. Also said they are ALL being worked on. I am guessing the CREATOR/S of the game are trying to fix them. Take care, Nicole!

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@CarmenB494286 wrote:
Every time I come back to this game, it has reset to level 448 ...

Winter2025VA · ‎08-28-2025

[8/28/25] Donald @DonaldS182358 , what is sad is that the company that "creates" these NEW games (and previous games) DOES NOT "test" games on maybe a GROUP of AARP Members "before" it is RELEASED to us all. Over the years members who are IT (or were = retired) have SUGGESTED this. It would iron out "possible" glitches. Take care, Nicole!

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@DonaldS182358 wrote:
Are there going to be fixes to Garden Bloom? I am disappointed that these glitches have been reported for a month and still no fixes.

DonaldS182358 · ‎08-26-2025

I'm still stuck in this frozen garden and can't get out. HELP!!!

Winter2025VA · ‎08-26-2025

Good morning Donald @DonaldS182358 , AARP Teri had posted that they are working on the glitches. Take care, Nicole!

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@DonaldS182358 wrote:
I'm still stuck in this frozen garden and can't get out. HELP!!!

InesM429927 · ‎08-24-2025

I I just started playing this game yesterday. I play on my laptop using Chrome. The game moves like molasses and freezes for seconds at a time. I am currently on Level 25 and have yet to get a saved score. My Daily Top Score and my All-Time Top Score are both still showing 0. Are any other players experiencing this?

tracysgate · ‎08-25-2025

I've been playing for weeks and my scores have never been recorded. I love this game but it does come with several frustrations.

Winter2025VA · ‎08-25-2025

[8/25/25] @tracysgate , hopefully they can figure out how to fix the issues. Take care, Nicole!

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@tracysgate wrote:
I've been playing for weeks and my scores have never been recorded. I love this game but it does come with several frustrations.

rhmcm531 · ‎08-25-2025

Is the game fixed yet?

JenniferG205506 · ‎08-29-2025

No! 🤬

Winter2025VA · ‎08-24-2025

Hi Ines @InesM429927 , read ALL of AARP Teri's @AARPTeri posts = these are issues they are working on. Take care, Nicole!

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I I just started playing this game yesterday. I play on my laptop using Chrome. The game moves like molasses and freezes for seconds at a time. I am currently on Level 25 and have yet to get a saved score. My Daily Top Score and my All-Time Top Score are both still showing 0. Are any other players experiencing this?

terilew1956 · ‎08-19-2025

Cant get past level 449. I've replaced the tree by the cafe 10 times.

WendyH568964 · ‎08-25-2025

I keep getting reset to level 447. It will let me play as long as I want and advancing to the next as long as I leave the game on. Once I leave the game, it keeps going back.

loveBflo49 · ‎08-28-2025

I'm having the same issue....pretty frustrating.... I like the game so much.

Winter2025VA · ‎08-28-2025

[8/28/25] @loveBflo49 , did you see all of AARP Terri's posts "updating" us on the issues? Hopefully the "creator/s" of this game can "fix" SOON. Take care, Nicole!

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@loveBflo49 wrote:
I'm having the same issue....pretty frustrating.... I like the game so much.

JenniferG205506 · ‎08-29-2025

I'm not sure what the point is of repeatedly saying 'they're working on it'. People need to post and keep posting so AARP nows that MANY people are having this problem and they need to look at this issue. They know the membership likes games, so they need to hold the makers accountable!