AARP Online Community and Discussion Forums - Re: FAQ: What is Garden Bloom? - Page 6

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

SueK64405 · ‎09-05-2025

I've reported problems with a couple of games and got nowhere with Arcadium. They don't seem a bit concerned. But I would hope AARP would be more assertive in getting things fixed, or remove broken games that are so irritating.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-05-2025

[9/5/25] Sue @SueK64405 , this has been going on for a very long time with Arkadium & AARP. And I DO not feel it is going to change. Nicole!

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@SueK64405 wrote:
I've reported problems with a couple of games and got nowhere with Arcadium. They don't seem a bit concerned. But I would hope AARP would be more assertive in getting things fixed, or remove broken games that are so irritating.

gabub3 · ‎09-04-2025

I'm so tired of playing level 446. Over and over. About to forget about this game. It's ridiculous.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-04-2025

[9/4/25] @loveBflo49 just posted on this site that they heard from Arkadium who say they are working on issues. Nicole!

RickC114538 · ‎09-05-2025

I previously said I was having issues with level 449. Just figured out why. Not a "glitch" at all just that the level does not allow you to add a booster. Only two butterflies in the middle with all the other spots blocked so it shuts down if it tries to add a booster. Just started without one and it came up fine and clicked the two butters to start. All is well.

loveBflo49 · ‎09-05-2025

The problem I'm having (along with others) is not so much with level 447-449, in and of themselves, but rather ....once getting about 10 or more levels past that & close computer, it reverts back to 447-449 when you try to continue playing. Have you gotten much past 449 and it allows you to start from the higher level?

Winter2025VA · ‎09-05-2025

[9/5/25] Rick @RickC114538 , are you saying you have NO "issues" = this game is working 100 percent for you? IF so, awesome. Nicole!

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@RickC114538 wrote:
I previously said I was having issues with level 449. Just figured out why. Not a "glitch" at all just that the level does not allow you to add a booster. Only two butterflies in the middle with all the other spots blocked so it shuts down if it tries to add a booster. Just started without one and it came up fine and clicked the two butters to start. All is well.

AbbieW954380 · ‎09-13-2025

It doesn't work for everyone. If I click without using any booster then it immediately goes to retry after docking points and lives. I can't even open the level. I reported scoring issues with another game and find the provider unresponsive to the issue.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-13-2025

@AbbieW954380 I EDITED POST [9/13/25] Good Morning Abbie , thanks for the feedback. All we can do with this game is to hope Arkadium FIXES it. Meanwhile maybe find another game to enjoy. Take care, Nicole

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@AbbieW954380 wrote:
It doesn't work for everyone. If I click without using any booster then it immediately goes to retry after docking points and lives. I can't even open the level. I reported scoring issues with another game and find the provider unresponsive to the issue.

rhmcm531 · ‎09-04-2025

Not fixed yet. Hope the glitches are fixed soon.😃

loveBflo49 · ‎08-31-2025

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!

rhmcm531 · ‎09-02-2025

Any glitches fixed yet?

Winter2025VA · ‎09-04-2025

[9/4/25] @rhmcm531 , @loveBflo49 just posted on this site that they heard from Arkadium who say they are working on issues. Nicole!

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@rhmcm531 wrote:
Any glitches fixed yet?

Winter2025VA · ‎09-02-2025

EDITED @rhmcm531 (9/2/25) There have been NO complaints today, so maybe. Are you still having issues? Take care, Nicole!

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@rhmcm531 wrote:
Any glitches fixed yet?

RickC114538 · ‎09-02-2025

I'm having issues with level 449. Goes to the level but immediately ends and asks for replay.

ljcarl611 · ‎09-05-2025

If you don't use any boosters you can play the level. Replay a previous level to clear the boosters. However, I am still stuck on 447 so you may want to wait.

butterflyjam213 · ‎09-11-2025

i got to 456 and every time I close out for the night, I log on in am and back at 447. Reported to Arkadium, but now it says Moderator.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-11-2025

[9/11/25] @butterflyjam213 , what says moderator? Thanks, Nicole!

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@butterflyjam213 wrote:

i got to 456 and every time I close out for the night, I log on in am and back at 447. Reported to Arkadium, but now it says Moderator.

Brecklyn · ‎09-02-2025

I cleaned out the cache as suggested but I made it to level 449 and I had the same problem as you.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-02-2025

(9/2/25) Unfortunately Rick @RickC114538 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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@RickC114538 wrote:
I'm having issues with level 449. Goes to the level but immediately ends and asks for replay.

loveBflo49 · ‎09-03-2025

Hi... I just sent a message to Arkadium describing the issue. (I found a link to them underneath Recently Played games). Hoping they can do something to fix it.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-03-2025

[9/3/25] @loveBflo49 , thanks for letting us know. Now to HOPE they either "fix" the game OR at least "acknowlege" hearing from you. Please update us. Thanks, Nicole!

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@loveBflo49 wrote:
Hi... I just sent a message to Arkadium describing the issue. (I found a link to them underneath Recently Played games). Hoping they can do something to fix it.

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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