Zen Garden Zen-Merge
By @Xiao_Nai
Merge matching plants on a 5x5 board to discover new species while clearing timed weeds before they overgrow the garden.
How to play
- Tap a plant to select it.
- Tap a matching plant of the same level to merge them.
- Tap the board to hurry the next seed drop.
- Tap weeds multiple times to clear them before their timer ends.
- Keep the board clear to avoid creeping vines and overgrowth.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap a plant, then tap a matching plant to merge. Tap weeds to clear them.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click a plant, then click a matching plant to merge. Click weeds to clear them.
More about this game
Zen Garden Zen-Merge is a peaceful but challenging puzzle where you tend a 5x5 grid. Level 1 seeds drift in automatically, and you must merge matching plants to grow them toward the Level 10 Zen Tree. As your highest plant level increases, seeds drop faster. You must also clear invasive weeds by tapping them multiple times before their timer expires. If the board fills up completely three times or a weed timer runs out, the garden overgrows and the run ends.
Tips
- Tap the board to speed up the seed drop timer to 0.65 seconds when you need more plants.
- Weeds take 3 or more taps to clear, depending on your highest discovered plant level.
- A full board gives you a short grace period; clear a weed or merge plants quickly to avoid a strike.
Questions
How do I get more seeds?
Level 1 seeds drop automatically based on a timer. You can tap any empty space on the board to speed up the drop timer.
What happens if the board gets full?
If the board fills completely, you get a strike and creeping vines appear. Three strikes will cause the garden to overgrow and end the game.
How do I clear weeds?
Weeds appear with a timer. You must tap them multiple times to clear them before the timer reaches zero, or the game ends.