Same Game Puzzle Online

Same Game is one of the classic one-player logic games in Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection. Clear the grid by removing touching groups of the same colour squares.

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What This Game Is

Same Game is a self-contained logic puzzle built around one clear objective. Each new board gives you a fresh problem to solve, so it works well for quick sessions and repeated play.

Clear the grid by removing touching groups of the same colour squares.

How to Play

This game can be played with either the keyboard or the mouse. If you left-click an unselected region, it becomes selected (possibly clearing the current selection).

Most puzzles in this collection reward deduction more than speed. Focus on the most limited choices first, use the clues to narrow the board, and avoid guesses unless the puzzle mode clearly expects them.

Beginner Tips

  • Start with the area that has the strongest clue or the fewest legal options.
  • Use marks, notes, or temporary indicators if the puzzle supports them.
  • Try to preserve flexibility instead of committing too early when multiple moves look possible.
  • If the board gets messy, restart a fresh puzzle and apply what you learned from the first run.

Official Reference

If you want the full original rule explanation, examples, and advanced options, the official manual is the best reference.

Read the official manual

Frequently Asked Questions