The Friends feature unlocks in Match Factory! immediately after you complete Level 200. Reaching this milestone transitions the game from a solo matching experience to one with social connectivity, allowing you to connect with other players and share progress.
To unlock the feature, you must clear the dense clutter of Level 200 without running out of time or filling your seven-slot bottom tray with unmatchable items.
How to Clear Level 200
Level 200 clusters required target items beneath tall piles of bulky, irregular decoys. Because your tray holds only seven items, grabbing unmatched pieces to dig deeper will quickly cause tray suffocation.
Follow these steps to clear the board cleanly:
- Clear perimeter targets first: Match exposed target items along the outer edges rather than pulling from the center. Removing the outer layer causes the central pyramid to spread outward across the floor, exposing hidden items naturally.
- Maintain a three-slot buffer: Keep at least three tray slots empty at all times. If you pick up two copies of an objective, confirm the exact location of the third item on the board before tapping it.
- Switch targets if stalled: If you hold two copies of an item and cannot locate the third within a few seconds, stop digging for it. Shift your attention to an alternate objective where all three matching items are already visible.
- Reserve utility boosters for emergencies: Use tools like the Vacuum, Spring, or Fan only when the clock drops below twenty seconds or when your tray reaches six filled slots with no available match in sight.
Preparing for the Milestone: Levels 193–199
The stages immediately preceding Level 200 introduce larger item mounds and faster slide physics. Use these habits to protect your tray:
- Check the target bar before tapping: Memorize the exact shapes and colors required for the stage goal so you do not pick up decorative duplicates.
- Level the top layer: Clear pairs and triples resting on the highest points of the pile before attempting to reach lower items. This stabilizes the physics engine and prevents rolling items from covering your targets.
- Avoid blind digging: Never pull non-target decoys into your tray simply to reveal what lies beneath them.
Post-Unlock Stage Considerations: Levels 201–204
Once Friends is unlocked, subsequent stages increase visual overlap by pairing objects with similar silhouettes and color palettes, such as rounded fruits and colored spheres.
| Stage Range | Board Obstacles | Recommended Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Levels 201–202 | Deep mounds with high color overlap | Prioritize high-contrast items first to reveal lower layers. |
| Level 203 | Tight stage timers with fragmented targets | Clear one full target set completely before starting the next. |
| Level 204 | Broad layouts with sprawling decoy items | Clear wide items along the edges inward to open clear sightlines. |
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