FAQ: What is Garden Bloom?

[AARPTeri]

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.

[Winter2025VA]

[9/12/25] Well @loveBflo49 , at least Arkadium is RESPONDING TO YOU. Lol, now to hope this continues so this game will be FINALLY fixed!!!  🤔  Made available on AARP Site on 7/24/25. Will be 2 MONTHS of "glitches" soon.  😤  Anyway my friend thanks for doing this for us. Hopefully OTHER MEMBERS have also "reported" THEIR issues to Arkadium = pressure them to fix stuff. Nicole. 💛

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➡️[*** @loveBflo49 wrote:

   Unfortunately, it may be a bit early for a happy dance.  I just tried playing again...got up to level 456 or so, "x'd out" of the game, went back in, and it's back to level 448 😣  I replied to Arkadium's email with my results.  

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[TerriWells65]

Has the glitch that causes the game to reset to Level 448 when you get past that level, exit the game, and then come back to the game been fixed yet? At this point, I'm not willing to play the game until I know that this issue has been fixed. It's a pity, too; I was really enjoying the game!

[Winter2025VA]

[9/11/25] Good Morning Terri @TerriWells65 , we are all waiting on Arkadium to "fix" the "issues" with this game. Take care, Nicole!

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@TerriWells65 wrote:

Has the glitch that causes the game to reset to Level 448 when you get past that level, exit the game, and then come back to the game been fixed yet? At this point, I'm not willing to play the game until I know that this issue has been fixed. It's a pity, too; I was really enjoying the game!

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[m391871w]

same issue as several other people, always reverts back to level 448.  I was up in the upper 600s and then power went out and now continually loops back to level 448.

[Winter2025VA]

[9/9/25] @m391871w , maybe if everyone contacts Arkadium, they will fix this game. For those who have, any updates? They really need to fix it. Will be 2 months shortly since game was made available to AARP Members on 7/24/25. Nicole!

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@m391871w wrote:

same issue as several other people, always reverts back to level 448.  I was up in the upper 600s and then power went out and now continually loops back to level 448.

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[JulieL814759]

So I got up to Level 570, and since my laptop was saying I needed an update, and I feared losing everything, I thought I'd try a new tactic and actually sign out of my account whereas I've been leaving the game up for days while I periodically play. Nope, signing out didn't save it. I signed back in and back on the beach at Level 448.

Sigh.....

[Winter2025VA]

[9/11/25] Julie @JulieL814759 , keep reporting issues to Arkadium. Maybe they will fix the issues IF we keep reporting. Nicole!

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@JulieL814759 wrote:

So I got up to Level 570, and since my laptop was saying I needed an update, and I feared losing everything, I thought I'd try a new tactic and actually sign out of my account whereas I've been leaving the game up for days while I periodically play. Nope, signing out didn't save it. I signed back in and back on the beach at Level 448.

Sigh.....

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[JulieL814759]

So...I did clear my cache, which I never knew was a thing. So far things are going well but I'm approaching where everything got canceled out before. I'm at Level 544 and I think it all went back down to 448 after about 10 more Levels. 

So I'm apprehensive and living in fear that my laptop will do an update or crash and it will all be lost again. Can AARP or Arkadium or whoever PLEASE make a way to easily save game progress?

Every other game I've ever played has a simple way to do this.

[sw8676]

Why is the game looping and deleting completed challenge stars?  I have repaired the same palm tree for the last 6 times of acquiring the amount of stars needed to complete the task. 

[Winter2025VA]

[9/8/25] @sw8676 send Arkadium a note. They should know why. Their CONTACT INFO should be at the BOTTOM of this game's screen. Nicole!

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@sw8676 wrote:

Why is the game looping and deleting completed challenge stars?  I have repaired the same palm tree for the last 6 times of acquiring the amount of stars needed to complete the task. 

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[ChristineR610554]

 I finally made it past the glitch (after many attempts) by pressing the 2 butterflies and got up to at least Level 617 but after my computer went to sleep, I came back to see the main PLAY page of the game and when I pushed PLAY it took me back down to Level 448.  Very frustrating....

[onealone]

Same here - please fix!  I checked storage and cache and it's all good.  Has to be a problem with the game not saving.  Good game but I'm only going to give it a couple more tries before I never try it again.  

[Winter2025VA]

[9/6/25] @onealone , it is a "glitch" with this game that Arkadium says they are fixing. I doubt it. Take care, Nicole!

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@onealone wrote:

Same here - please fix!  I checked storage and cache and it's all good.  Has to be a problem with the game not saving.  Good game but I'm only going to give it a couple more tries before I never try it again.  

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[Winter2025VA]

[9/5/25] Christine @ChristineR610554 , I guess Arkadium still CANNOT fix this. Nicole!

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@ChristineR610554 wrote:

 I finally made it past the glitch (after many attempts) by pressing the 2 butterflies and got up to at least Level 617 but after my computer went to sleep, I came back to see the main PLAY page of the game and when I pushed PLAY it took me back down to Level 448.  Very frustrating....

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[JulieL814759]

I, too am back to Level 448 for the 5th time!!!

I was done with the beach and 1 away from the "magic flower" and last night my computer did an update and the progress was gone this morning! Very depressing and annoying. Why isn't there a way to click and save progress? And I was logged in.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one and that they are working on it. 

[Winter2025VA]

[9/5/25] Julie @JulieL814759 , it is very obvious Arkadium either has NO idea how to fix THEIR games "glitches" or DO not care. Either way, AARP needs to change vendor = a company that "tests" their games maybe using "volunteer" AARP Members BEFORE "releasing" on the Game Site. Nicole!

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@JulieL814759 wrote:

I, too am back to Level 448 for the 5th time!!!

I was done with the beach and 1 away from the "magic flower" and last night my computer did an update and the progress was gone this morning! Very depressing and annoying. Why isn't there a way to click and save progress? And I was logged in.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one and that they are working on it. 

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[SueK64405]

 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]

[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.

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[gabub3]

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

[Winter2025VA]

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

[RickC114538]

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]

  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]

[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.

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[AbbieW954380]

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]

@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.

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[rhmcm531]

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

[loveBflo49]

 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]

Any glitches fixed yet?

[Winter2025VA]

[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?

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[Winter2025VA]

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?

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