A Christmas Yarn > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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LOVE IT!

PostedDecember 12, 2022

biomix

fromOntario, Canada

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I bought this game almost right away. It's challenging enough but the tutorial is really good and there is a hint button if you are not sure of what to do next. They offer 'limited moves' which I absolutely LOVE. With the moves you don't feel pressured as you would with 'time'. The 'moves' offered are generous enough. If you love match 3's, check it out. Love the Christmas theme too.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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As good as prefious games by this developer

PostedDecember 14, 2022

tjm1938

fromCocoa, FL

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

If you enjoy this developer's games there is no need to check it out first. Just go ahead and buy it. You'll love it as much as you did other games by them. The game combines M3, puzzles, and strategy all in one game as previous games did. Hours of fun.

I recommend this game!

+15points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

12 of 12 found this review helpful

A lovely game

PostedDecember 13, 2022

AbleBabel

fromVictoria, Australia

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

After reading some of the reviews I expected this game to be somewhat bland, but instead found it a treasure. There are delightful surprises in the gameplay that I really enjoyed.

I played the demo in limited moves and found that you seem to get three stars when everything flows well and you make matches quickly. I got two 3 stars in the half an hour I played. The number of stars I get doesn't ...Show more

After reading some of the reviews I expected this game to be somewhat bland, but instead found it a treasure. There are delightful surprises in the gameplay that I really enjoyed.

I played the demo in limited moves and found that you seem to get three stars when everything flows well and you make matches quickly. I got two 3 stars in the half an hour I played. The number of stars I get doesn't bother me though, so it doesn't worry me one way or the other.

The game handled well, I enjoyed the music and the game itself, and I want to play more. I will definitely buy this game in my next splurge (likely next BOGO). Show less

I recommend this game!

+12points

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5 / 5

13 of 16 found this review helpful

A Christmas Yarn

PostedDecember 13, 2022

andrewhow110

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoy playing games by this developer I enjoy playing their games because they gat harder as they go along I enjoy a challenge rather than playing easy games. I enjoy playing seasonal games when they come

I recommend this game!

+10points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Wish for more of these

PostedDecember 20, 2022

grammyinjersey

fromWhiting New Jersey

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

The most fun I have had with a match 3 game in a very long time. I hope they make more of these & games like holiday cheer 3

I recommend this game!

+7points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

28 of 35 found this review helpful

With a bit of tweaking this would be 5 stars

PostedDecember 12, 2022

Cyril48

fromNew Zealand

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I always know when I like a game when I can't stop playing and my demo goes so quick then I just have to buy.

There is a new feature added here where you have to match 4 blue cubes . At first I thought it was a fault as I always turn off the tutorial but then I read the help guide and found you need to match 4 with these cubes. For me this adds to the game as it blocks other moves until you get ...Show more

I always know when I like a game when I can't stop playing and my demo goes so quick then I just have to buy.

There is a new feature added here where you have to match 4 blue cubes . At first I thought it was a fault as I always turn off the tutorial but then I read the help guide and found you need to match 4 with these cubes. For me this adds to the game as it blocks other moves until you get a match of 4.

I just wish more levels have these cubes. I realise some will hate this feature but I love it.
All in I find these games very challenging but as per usual even in relaxed you can not seem to get 3 stars only in mini games. I have contacted the developers asking how you can get 3 stars on match 3 levels but they never get back to me.

If anyone knows how to get 3 stars please inform us,
This game will not suit everyone but I love the challenge of it and at least it is not a CE this time.
Not a great fan of the decoration section but I am here for the match 3. The mini games are ok.
Try the demo and see what you think. Show less

I recommend this game!

+21points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Enjoyed.. even with a couple 'glitches'

PostedDecember 13, 2022

cg47

fromOrange County, CA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

If you're played any of their "Runes" games, then you are familiar with the general game play. This has nice Christmasy tiles and decorating the tree and gift table is kinda cute, so I am enjoying this.

But I did find a few glitches - or maybe I'm missing something. Several of my MANUAL 3+ tile matches did NOT clear those. I know the "AUTOMATIC" matches don't clear the tiles, but these were ...Show more

If you're played any of their "Runes" games, then you are familiar with the general game play. This has nice Christmasy tiles and decorating the tree and gift table is kinda cute, so I am enjoying this.

But I did find a few glitches - or maybe I'm missing something. Several of my MANUAL 3+ tile matches did NOT clear those. I know the "AUTOMATIC" matches don't clear the tiles, but these were manual.

Again, Activating my purchase was a real pain with BF GM, having to "activate" several times before it "took". So annoying. Show less

I recommend this game!

+12points

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Overall rating

3 / 5

6 of 6 found this review helpful

a good M3 game

PostedDecember 15, 2022

denniann2

fromharrisonburg, virginia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

there is no story in this game. you decorate a tree with points you earn. that is done at beginning of the game and there is no more decorating left for the rest of the game. that is why i gave it 3 stars. a good kids game.

I recommend this game!

+6points

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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I Didn't Find It Very Cheerful

PostedDecember 12, 2022

HeavenBound7729

fromOcala, Florida

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Your objectives, play mode, level and current score are always displayed at top of screen. I played Timeless for most of the demo, but Limited Moves is a favorite. The boards are dar, I had trouble seeing the brown tiles, the tiles aren't very Christmasy, movement is sluggish. Decorations are bought with coins that you click on or drop from the board. The Christmas scene is very basic and items ...Show more

Your objectives, play mode, level and current score are always displayed at top of screen. I played Timeless for most of the demo, but Limited Moves is a favorite. The boards are dar, I had trouble seeing the brown tiles, the tiles aren't very Christmasy, movement is sluggish. Decorations are bought with coins that you click on or drop from the board. The Christmas scene is very basic and items are moderately priced so progress is easy. There are p-lenty of bombs, dynamite and other useful powerups. Helpers are acquired with large matches and do a good job. There's a variety of obstacles, I found the chain most frustrating. The Shuffle was very handy. The Rainbow Gems and Star Essences each match with tiles in a different way. Mini games consist of Jigsaws, Sliders, Pipes and Memory. All of average challenge. Al the bonuses obstacles, special tiles/runes etc are covered very thoroughly in the tutorial. Instructions not complicated. I didn't enjoy the game very much but I'm sure others will. Show less

I recommend this game!

+8points

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR EARNING THE THIRD STAR?

PostedDecember 12, 2022

pennmom36

fromRemembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away, until we meet again on the Rainbow Bridge one day. დ Loki

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

I'm pretty good at Match 3 games but I can never seem to earn the 3rd Star on ANY Match 3 game by Ironcode Gaming. I've tried playing on The Limited Moves and Limited Time Modes of difficulty, I've even tried the Expert Challenge setting while playing on both the Limited Time & Limited Moves modes but every time I earn just 2/3 stars on each level. I've completed levels with several moves ...Show more

I'm pretty good at Match 3 games but I can never seem to earn the 3rd Star on ANY Match 3 game by Ironcode Gaming. I've tried playing on The Limited Moves and Limited Time Modes of difficulty, I've even tried the Expert Challenge setting while playing on both the Limited Time & Limited Moves modes but every time I earn just 2/3 stars on each level. I've completed levels with several moves remaining, and I've had a couple of minutes remaining on the Timed Mode. I've certainly finished all the level goals, so how exactly do you earn the third star? I stopped buying games from this developer because of this particular issue, which is really a shame because they always have fantastic features!

You can play in a Casual or Expert Mode and then choose between a Timeless Mode, a Timed Mode, or a Limited Moves Mode. There are 14 Achievements to earn and you can use the Coins earned to purchase 16 different decorations for the Christmas Tree...but the decorations aren't very thrilling! (mostly just different colored ornaments & ribbon) The only thing exciting about the decorations is that you can drag the decorations wherever you want, including the empty room the tree sits in.
Large Matches award you with a Small or Large Bomb, or Dynamite as well as Column/Row Destroyers, or Triple Column/Row Destroyers (depending on the direction the original match was made, either vertically or horizontally) as well as a Column & Row x3 Destroyer. There are 3 Bonuses available for unlimited use but they have to recharge between uses, a Hint to show you an available move, a Shuffle feature, and a Hammer to destroy a single chosen tile.

OBSTACLES:
-Covered & Doubly Covered Tiles: requires a single/double match on the tile to remove.
-Stone Covered Double/Triple: requires 1-3 adjacent matches to destroy.
-Locks: requires dropping keys off the board to unlock the giant Lock.
-Star Essence/Covered Essence: requires 1-2 adjacent matches to collect.
-Weights/Dynamite: requires dropping weights to trigger the dynamite explosion.
-Exploding Tiles: requires an adjacent match to detonate.
-Exploding Rune Locks: requires matches of the selected Rune.
-Rune Locks: locks some tiles, requires matches of selected tiles.
-Defended Exploder: requires an adjacent match on unprotected sides.
-Levers: require an adjacent match to change areas of the board.
-Chain/Double Chain Generator: converts nearby tiles to chained tiles.
-Infinite Exploder: requires adjacent matches to explode, again & again.
-Frozen Tiles: requires spreading fire with adjacent matches.
-Fire Source: spreads by making adjacent matches.
-Fire Source Spawner: requires an adjacent match on any unprotected side.
-Chained/Double Chained Tiles: requires a match of the chained tile.
-Dart Thrower: adjacent match shoots a dart in the direction shown.
-Fire-Breathing Tiles: requires a manual adjacent match to explode,
-Rainbow Tiles: matches any tile matched manually.
-Achilles Heel: requires an adjacent match on the unprotected side.

SPECIAL RUNES:
-Rainbow Power Gem: can be matched with any tiles
-Blue Cubes: requires a minimum Match 4 to release a Gold Coin (double-click to collect or drop coin off the board)
After playing a few levels, a puzzle or mini-game becomes available, varying between Jigsaw Puzzles, Slider Blocks, Pipe Connections, or Memory Match Games.
It's a fun match 3 game as is the case with most of the Match 3 games by this developer but once again, I will pass on purchasing the game for the simple fact that it seems impossible to earn all 3 stars!

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I don't recommend this game.

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