Tinsel Tumble How to Play

Tinsel Tumble

Drop, merge and build up to the golden star! Drop holiday decorations into the box and merge two of a kind into something bigger: bells, peppermints, baubles, gifts and snow globes, all the way to the golden star.

Tinsel Tumble is a free Christmas merge game you can play online: a relaxing merge drop puzzle with real physics. Ten original holiday decorations tumble, roll and stack in a gift box, and every pair you match grows into something bigger. It runs in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.

How to Play

  1. Move the decoration left or right along the top of the box: drag with your finger or mouse, or use the arrow keys / A and D.
  2. Release (or click, or press Space / Down) to drop it into the box.
  3. When two identical decorations touch, they merge into the next, bigger decoration and you score points.
  4. The chain goes: Jingle Bell, Peppermint, Pinecone, Bauble, Gingerbread Cookie, Snowflake, Wreath, Gift, Snow Globe and finally the Golden Star.
  5. Watch the next decoration in the preview bubble and plan ahead.
  6. If decorations stay above the dashed line at the top for more than a moment, the game is over. Beat your best score and share it!

FAQ

How do I score points?

Every merge scores points, and bigger merges score more. Merging two Golden Stars clears them both for a big bonus.

When does the game end?

When the pile of decorations stays above the dashed warning line near the top of the box for about three seconds. The line turns red and counts down as a warning.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes. Tinsel Tumble is made for phones in portrait mode: drag to aim and lift your finger to drop. It also works with a mouse or keyboard.

Is my best score saved?

Yes, your best score is stored in this browser on this device. No account is needed and nothing is uploaded.

Is Tinsel Tumble free?

Yes, it is free to play in your browser with no download and no sign-up.