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.

[lc4702]

I am finding to have the same problem.  I get to level 450 + & plant trees but when I come back to play on the same system it brings me back to level 450 & the trees that I already planted are not there.  

[JenniferG205506]

Same!

[loveBflo49]

I'm having the same issue....

[Winter2025VA]

[8/28/25] @lc4702 , did you read ALL of AARP Teri's post about this game? She says they are working on these issues. Take care, Nicole!

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@lc4702 wrote:

I am finding to have the same problem.  I get to level 450 + & plant trees but when I come back to play on the same system it brings me back to level 450 & the trees that I already planted are not there.  

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[Winter2025VA]

[8/25/25] Wendy @WendyH568964 , yesterday was a month since AARP Teri posted it as a NEW game. Lol, I am beginning to wonder IF the glitches will ever get fixed. Take care, Nicole!

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@WendyH568964 wrote:

  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.

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[DonaldS182358]

Same here. Very frustrating. Is anyone working on this???

[rhmcm531]

Are the glitches fixed?  

[Winter2025VA]

[8/24/25] Donald @DonaldS182358 , did you read ALL of AARP Teri's @AARPTeri posts? She has been stopping by to respond to us & UPDATE on what she is doing to solve our issues. Take care, Nicole!

➡️[*** DONALD @DonaldS182358 wrote:

Same here. Very frustrating. Is anyone working on this???

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[EllenM499261]

No boosts let you get past it, nut it doesn't save when you close the game.

[Winter2025VA]

[8/21/25] Fingers "crossed" Ellen @EllenM499261 they get ALL "glitches" fixed SOON!!

Take care,

Nicole!

➡️[*** ELLEN @EllenM499261 wrote:

No boosts let you get past it, nut it doesn't save when you close the game.

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[SueK64405]

Same here.  Fun game, but very frustrating.

[AARPTeri]

Sorry you are experiencing one of the current glitches in the game.  Progress stuck:  We're aware that at times, the Garden Bloom game causes users to get stuck on level 448, 446, 500, 471. Theoretically, it could be any other level. This is a problem we've reported and the game team will fix as soon as possible.

[rhmcm531]

Please let us know when glitches are fixed.

[DonaldS182358]

I hope so because I was really enjoying this game.

[Winter2025VA]

[8/19/25] @AARPTeri , is this something you can help@terilew1956 with or do they need to CONTACT arkadium? Thanks, Nicole!

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

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[kf21105493]

I have achieved level 449 but my progress beyond this level has not been saved. I have played beyond this level several times and the next time I log in, my level resets to level 449. This has happened the last four times I have tried to make more advances. Thank you

[DeborahS687500]

I reach level 449, it loads then sends me to the Retry page. Next time I log on it's at level 444.

[Winter2025VA]

[8/25/25] Hopefully Deborah @DeborahS687500 they get all the "glitches" fixed this week. Take care, Nicole!

➡️[*** DEBORAH @DeborahS687500 wrote:

I reach level 449, it loads then sends me to the Retry page. Next time I log on it's at level 444.

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[Winter2025VA]

[8/19/25] @AARPTeri , is this something you can help @kf21105493 with or do they need to CONTACT arkadium? Thanks, Nicole!

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@kf21105493 wrote:

I have achieved level 449 but my progress beyond this level has not been saved. I have played beyond this level several times and the next time I log in, my level resets to level 449. This has happened the last four times I have tried to make more advances. Thank you

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[npoland]

My progress is not saved beyond level 447. Is there a fix for this?

[steviejo615]

 I’m also stuck on level 447. So frustrating to get to different levels only to return to 447. I really liked this game, but this bug or glitch is ruining it.  I am quitting until its fixed.

[Winter2025VA]

[8/20/25] @npoland , did you read the posts AARP Teri left in THIS AREA?  🤔

Here is a "copy&paste" below. Take care, Nicole!

➡️[*** YOU WROTE: My progress is not saved beyond level 447. Is there a fix for this?

➡️[*** @AARPTeri wrote on Tuesday 8/19/25 1:28pm ET.
Sorry you are experiencing one of the current glitches in the game.  Progress stuck:  We're aware that at times, the Garden Bloom game causes users to get stuck on level 448, 446, 500, 471. Theoretically, it could be any other level. This is a problem we've reported and the game team will fix as soon as possible.

[BarbaraA578761]

My game froze at level 250

[BarbaraA578761]

My game froze at level 250

[AllisonS87742]

The game keeps freezing after I complete level 100. Please advise.

[banjobirdy]

I had the same thing, playing on my iPad. I played on my computer and was able to get past it b

[Winter2025VA]

[8/10/25] Yes @banjobirdy , a computer and Chrome seems to work. Take care, Nicole!

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➡️[*** @banjobirdy wrote:

I had the same thing, playing on my iPad. I played on my computer and was able to get past it b

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[CherylK745183]

playing on a PC with Chrome did NOT fix the problem for me, unfortunately

[Winter2025VA]

[8/12/25] Cheryl @CherylK745183 , thanks for your feedback. Lol, so I guess it is a glitch!!! Take care, Nicole!

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@CherylK745183 wrote:

playing on a PC with Chrome did NOT fix the problem for me, unfortunately

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[BtW751689]

FWIW, the game company that AARP uses, Arkadium, often can give you a better answer than waiting for AARP to fix it.  Sometimes they suggest you play the game on their site, free, but if you are trying to maintain a score on the leaderboard this probably will not help.  But if you just enjoy the game and want it tweaked, try contacting arkadium.