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<game>
  <title>Candy Shape Swap</title>
  <slug>candy-shape-swap</slug>
  <short-desc>Swap colorful candy shapes in this addictive match-3 puzzle. Match 3 or more to score points and beat the level before you run out of moves!</short-desc>
  <categories>
    <category>Match-3</category>
    <category>Puzzle</category>
    <category>Strategy</category>
  </categories>
  <keywords>match-3, candy game, html5 game, puzzle game, browser game, mobile game, logic game, shape matching, free game, online game</keywords>
  <content>
# About Candy Shape Swap

Candy Shape Swap is a vibrant and engaging match-3 puzzle game that runs directly in your browser. The game challenges you to think strategically as you swap colorful candies on an 8x8 grid. Each candy is not just a different color but also a unique shape, including circles, squares, triangles, and more, adding a fun visual twist to the classic formula.

The core of the game is to create lines of three or more identical candies, either horizontally or vertically. When you make a match, the candies vanish, and new ones cascade from above to fill the empty spaces. This can trigger exciting chain reactions, clearing large portions of the board and racking up your score. With a limited number of moves, every swap counts!

## How to Play

The objective is to reach the target score of 5,000 points within 30 moves.

- **Select &amp; Swap:** Use your mouse or finger to click/tap on a candy, then select an adjacent candy (up, down, left, or right) to swap their positions.
- **Make Matches:** If the swap results in a horizontal or vertical line of three or more identical candies, they will be cleared from the board.
- **Score Points:** Each candy cleared from a match earns you 10 points.
- **Manage Moves:** You start with 30 moves. Each valid swap that results in a match will consume one move.
- **Win or Lose:** The game is won by reaching 5,000 points. The game ends if you run out of moves or if there are no more possible matches on the board.

## Features

- **Classic Match-3 Fun:** Enjoy the timeless and addictive puzzle gameplay that is easy to learn but challenging to master.
- **Vibrant Graphics &amp; Animations:** Features six distinct candy shapes and colors with smooth animations for swapping, matching, and cascading.
- **Strategic Challenge:** With a limited number of moves and a target score, players must plan ahead to maximize points and achieve victory.
- **Fully Responsive:** Play seamlessly on your desktop, tablet, or mobile phone. The game automatically adjusts to your screen size.

## Controls

- **Mouse:** Click on a candy to select it, then click on an adjacent candy to perform a swap.
- **Touchscreen:** Tap on a candy to select it, then tap an adjacent candy to perform a swap.

## Tips & Strategies

- **Look for Combos:** Try to set up matches at the bottom of the grid. This causes more candies to shift, increasing the chance of creating automatic chain reactions.
- **Think Ahead:** Don't just make the first match you see. Look for opportunities to create matches of four or five candies, as they clear more of the board and lead to higher scores.
- **Conserve Moves:** Every move is precious. Evaluate the board and try to make swaps that have the highest potential for creating subsequent matches.
  </content>
  <faq>
    <question>How do I save my progress in the game?</question>
    <answer>This is a single-session game. Progress is not saved if you close your browser. You can start a fresh game anytime by clicking the "Play Again" button after a round ends.</answer>
    
    <question>Can I play this game on mobile devices?</question>
    <answer>Yes, this game is built with HTML5 and is fully compatible with modern mobile browsers on both smartphones and tablets.</answer>
    
    <question>Is this game free to play?</question>
    <answer>Yes, the game is completely free to play in your browser.</answer>
  </faq>
  <specifications>
    <multiplayer>false</multiplayer>
  </specifications>
</game>

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