Colored Lines
Colored Lines is a calm board puzzle: select a marble, slide it through empty squares, and line up one color to clear the tray.
Parlor Solitaire
Line Up Matching Stones
Slide one glass stone at a time across the baize. A straight line of the same stone clears the well and adds to the brass score.
- Select Tap a stone
- Slide Tap an open well on a clear path
- Clear Line up one color to score
Case full
The baize is full
The board is full.
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Pick a different cabinet shelf. Same rules, a new board.
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How to play
Select a marble, then an empty square. The marble can travel only through empty squares. Line up enough of one color in a row, column, or diagonal to clear those marbles and score.
Next marbles
After a move that does not clear a line, the previewed next marbles land on empty squares. A cleared line skips that drop, so planning both the line and the next colors matters.
Difficulty
Easy uses a 7×7 tray and a line of 4. Medium uses a 9×9 tray and a line of 5. Hard keeps the 9×9 tray and adds a seventh marble color.
When the tray fills
The round ends when no empty squares remain. The result shows your score and a clear path to start a new tray.
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Common questions
How do I move a marble?
Tap or click a marble, then tap an empty square. The path between them must be open.
Do diagonal lines count?
Yes. Matching lines can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
Can I play Colored Lines on a phone?
Yes. The tray uses large tap targets and reflows for phones and tablets.
Is Colored Lines free?
Yes. Colored Lines is free to play and does not require signup.