About Color Flood
Flood-fill puzzles are simple to learn and surprisingly strategic.
Color Flood at a glance
| Genre | Puzzle game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap |
| Typical game length | 5 minutes for 4 levels |
| Lives | 3 per level |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Color Flood
- Start in the corner. Your area begins top-left.
- Pick a color. Your area changes to it and absorbs matching neighbors.
- Fill the board. Within the move limit.
Rules
- Running out of moves costs a heart and restarts the level. 3 hearts per level.
Levels and difficulty
24 levels, from an 8×8 board up to 18×18, with a tighter move budget on higher levels. Your progress is saved on your device, and you can replay any level you have unlocked.
Scoring
More points for moves to spare. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Color Flood
- Pick the color that touches the most squares on your border.
- Aim toward the far corner rather than filling nearby pockets.
How we built and tested Color Flood
We tested the flood logic so your area always includes exactly the connected squares of your color.
Frequently asked questions
How many moves do I get?
14 to 25, depending on the board size.