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There is something deeply satisfying about scooping up a trail of matching cuties before the clock hits zero, and this polished little charmer leans in with bouncy music, buttery animations, and a one minute sprint that scratches the same itch as Tsum Tsum, Bejeweled Blitz, and Best Fiends. Press and hold, then trace a path through neighboring animals of the same type to link at least three and clear them, with diagonals usually fair game and longer chains spawning jumbo critters that pop big clusters when they go. Keep the links flowing to build combo multipliers, watch the Fever meter fill, then ride that sweet score surge while the board floods with fresh penguins, pandas, and puffballs. It plays beautifully on mouse or touch, and the board subtly tilts pieces so you can snake clever routes through tight spots, which is handy when you are down to the last few seconds. Pro tip: plan two moves ahead so your chain ends near the next color you want, and when Fever is ready, focus on long links over speed to squeeze out those bonus points. If you like quick cozy puzzles that still wake up your brain, this is a perfect coffee break loop. Fun fact: sheep have surprisingly sharp memories, and studies at the University of Cambridge found they can recognize up to 50 individual faces, both sheep and human, even after years apart. It might explain why those fluffy ram tiles always look like they’re judging your combos with quiet intelligence.