Welcome to Connections~
A relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where you connect colored dots on a grid. Draw paths between matching dots, fill the entire board, and master 1,000 handcrafted levels across 7 chapters. Simple to learn, delightfully addictive to play.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How do I play Connections~?
You are presented with a grid containing pairs of colored dots. Your goal is to draw paths connecting each pair of same-colored dots. Swipe or drag from one dot to create a path to its matching dot. The puzzle is complete when all dots are connected and the entire grid is filled - no empty cells allowed!
2. What are the rules for drawing paths?
- Paths can only move up, down, left, or right (no diagonals)
- Paths cannot cross other paths
- Each cell can only be used by one path
- All cells must be filled to complete the puzzle
- Drag back along a path to undo it
3. How many levels are there?
Connections~ features 1,000 levels organized into 7 chapters with progressive difficulty:
- Chapter 1: Getting Started (Levels 1-50) - Tutorial
- Chapter 2: Beginner (51-150) - Easy
- Chapter 3: Intermediate (151-300) - Medium
- Chapter 4: Advanced (301-500) - Hard
- Chapter 5: Expert (501-700) - Expert
- Chapter 6: Master (701-900) - Master
- Chapter 7: Grandmaster (901-1000) - Master
4. How does the star rating work?
Earn 1-3 stars based on your performance:
- 3 Stars: Complete without hints and under the target time
- 2 Stars: Complete under 1.5x the target time
- 1 Star: Complete the level (any time)
5. What is the Daily Challenge?
A new unique puzzle is available every day. Complete the daily challenge to earn bonus hints - 1 hint for completion, or 2 hints for a perfect 3-star finish! Daily challenges help build your streak and keep you coming back for more.
6. How do hints work?
Hints automatically solve one incomplete path for you. Free players receive 4 hints daily, which reset each day. You can earn additional hints by completing daily challenges or watching ads. Premium subscribers enjoy unlimited hints.
7. What are the different dot colors?
Puzzles feature multiple colors of dots that you need to connect:
Premium subscribers can unlock additional color themes like Sunset, Ocean, Forest, Berry, and Mono.
8. What achievements can I unlock?
- First Steps: Complete your first level
- Century: Complete 100 levels
- Speed Demon: Solve puzzles quickly
- Perfectionist: Earn 3 stars on levels
- Dedicated: Build a daily streak
- Persistent: Keep playing
- Master: Complete all 1,000 levels
- Star Collector: Collect stars
- No Hints: Complete levels without hints
- Daily Warrior: Complete daily challenges
9. Does Connections~ work offline?
Yes! Connections~ works completely offline. All 1,000 levels are stored locally on your device. You can play anytime, anywhere without an internet connection.
10. Can I customize the appearance?
Yes! Go to Settings to choose your preferred appearance mode: Light, Dark, or System (follows your device setting). Premium subscribers can also customize dot color themes.
11. How do I turn off sounds or haptics?
Go to Settings to toggle Sound Effects and Haptics on or off according to your preference.
12. Can I reset my progress?
Yes. In Settings, you can reset all progress. This will clear all completed levels, stars, statistics, and achievements. Use with caution as this cannot be undone.
Contact & Support
Need help or have questions? We're here to assist you.
- Email Support: wuyuping38@gmail.com
- We typically respond within 24-48 hours.
Privacy Policy
- Connections~ does not collect, share, or sell any personal data.
- All game data, progress, and statistics are stored locally on your device.
- No account or sign-in is required to use the app.
- The app displays ads through Google AdMob. Ad personalization can be controlled through your device settings.
- The app uses Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework to request your permission before tracking your activity across other companies' apps and websites for personalized advertising. You can allow or deny this request, and change your preference anytime in your device's Settings.
- We do not track your location or access any personal information.
Premium Subscription
Connections~ offers optional Premium subscriptions to remove ads and unlock additional features.
Premium Features
- Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy the game without any advertisements
- Unlimited Hints: No daily limit on hints
- Premium Color Themes: Unlock exclusive dot color palettes (Sunset, Ocean, Forest, Berry, Mono)
Subscription Options
- Monthly Premium: Auto-renews every month
- Quarterly Premium: Auto-renews every 3 months
- Yearly Premium: Auto-renews every year
Subscription Terms
- Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price.
- You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase.
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
Terms of Service
Usage Terms
- You may use this app for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- You may not reverse engineer, modify, or redistribute the app.
- We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features at any time.
- We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Disclaimer
The app is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We are not liable for any damages arising from use of the app.
Release Notes
v1.0
- Initial release with dot connection puzzle gameplay
- 1,000 handcrafted levels across 7 chapters
- Daily Challenge mode with bonus hint rewards
- Progressive difficulty from tutorial to grandmaster
- Star rating system (1-3 stars per level)
- 10 unlockable achievements
- Hint system with daily free hints
- Comprehensive statistics tracking
- Sound effects and haptic feedback
- Light, Dark, and System appearance modes
- Premium subscription with unlimited hints and color themes
- Fully offline functionality
- Multi-language support