🍎 Apple Game Guide & Strategy
Everything you need to know about Apple Game — the rules, how to play, six strategy tips, and a frequently asked questions section.
What is Apple Game?
Apple Game is a puzzle game where you drag a box around numbered apples so that their numbers add up to exactly 10, clearing them from the board. It belongs to the casual puzzle genre also known as "Fruit Box." The Apple Game at apple-gaming.com is a free browser game — no download, no sign-up — and features a global leaderboard.
Game Rules
- The board is filled with apples numbered 1 to 9.
- Drag to select a rectangular group of apples.
- If the selected numbers add up to exactly 10, those apples disappear.
- Clear every apple on the board to win.
- If no sum of 10 can be made, the board reshuffles automatically.
- Your rank is decided by finish time — the faster you clear, the higher you rank.
How to Play
- PC: drag across the apples with your mouse.
- Mobile: drag across the apples with your finger.
- While dragging, the sum is shown; it turns green when it reaches 10.
- Release: if the sum is 10 the apples pop, otherwise nothing happens.
Strategy Tips
1. Look for pairs first
The fastest clears are two-apple pairs that sum to 10 — 9+1, 8+2, 7+3, 6+4, 5+5.
2. Big numbers need small partners
A 9 can only be cleared with a 1; an 8 needs a 2 or two 1s. Spot the small numbers nearby early.
3. Think in wide shapes
Scan for long horizontal and vertical groups. Clearing several apples at once saves time.
4. Clear the edges
Edge apples have fewer grouping options. Tidying the edges first makes the center easier.
5. Getting stuck is fine
If you cannot make 10, the board reshuffles automatically. Keep clearing what you can see.
6. Manage your time
Rank is based on speed. Keep a steady rhythm of clearing visible groups.
Ranking System
- When a game ends, enter a nickname to submit your record.
- All-time, monthly, and weekly leaderboards are available.
- Fully cleared runs rank above runs that got stuck; faster time ranks higher.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Apple Game free?
A. Yes, completely free — no sign-up or download.
Q. How do I win?
A. Clear every apple on the board. A shorter clear time is a better record.
Q. Does the game end if I get stuck?
A. No. The board reshuffles automatically and you keep playing.
Q. What devices can I play on?
A. Any device with a modern web browser — PC, smartphone, or tablet.
Q. How is the ranking decided?
A. By clear time, not score. Faster is ranked higher.