============================================================================== BEE AND BEAR Game card - Match 3 - zbani.com ============================================================================== Play free here: https://zbani.com/game/bee-and-bear Also playable direct from the publisher: https://cdn.htmlgames.com/BeeAndBear/index.html Free to play - no sign-up needed. Artwork and game by HTMLGames / Zygomatic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. AT A GLANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type of game: Match 3 / swap game Category: Match 3 Goal: Swap neighbouring pieces to line up 3 or more of the same kind and clear them. Players: 1 player (some have a 2 player version) Difficulty: Easy to learn, gets harder with each level Session length: 5 - 15 minutes Suggested age: Ages 5 and up Plays with: Mouse click or tap ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. HOW TO PLAY (from the official zbani.com game page) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Deliver the honey to the Bear. Click on a connected group of 3 or more flowers to remove the flowers just before the Bee. That will move the Bee forward to the next flower. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. HOW TO PLAY - THE SIMPLE VERSION (for kids) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Think of Bee and Bear like this: 1. Look at the board and find 3 pieces of the same kind in a row - in any direction. 2. Swap two pieces next to each other to make the line. Drag them into each other. 3. The 3 pieces vanish and new ones drop down from the top to fill the gaps. 4. Match 4 or 5 in a line for a bigger score and a special power piece. 5. Keep going until you hit the target score or there are no more moves. In one sentence: Swap neighbouring pieces to line up 3 or more of the same kind and clear them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. YOUR TARGET AND HOW TO WIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TARGET: Swap neighbouring pieces to line up 3 or more of the same kind and clear them. WIN: Reach the target score or clear the whole board before you run out of moves. SCORING: Points for every cleared group, multiplied by combo steps for cascades, plus level and time bonuses. Milestones to aim for while you learn: - Look at the bottom of the board first - matches there usually trigger the biggest cascades. - Make matches at the bottom of the screen so falling pieces give you bonus combos. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5. CONTROLS AND BUTTONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Mouse click or tap - Most games on zbani.com work on a computer with a mouse and also on a phone or tablet with taps and swipes, so you can play either way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6. WHY IT IS GOOD FOR THE BRAIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bee and Bear trains several mental skills at the same time. Here is what each one does and why it is worth playing: * Pattern spotting - quickly scanning for shapes and sequences trains visual search used in reading. * Planning ahead - you learn to think two, three or four moves in front instead of guessing. * Cause and effect - every swap creates a chain reaction, so you learn to predict results. * Decision speed - when the clock runs you practise choosing the best move fast. Why it is good for kids in particular: * The rules are short and the feedback is instant, so young players stay motivated and build confidence quickly. * Every round is short, which fits into a school break without losing focus. * It is a screen skill that transfers off the screen: reading instructions, counting, planning and spotting mistakes all show up in everyday tasks. This game also borrows from other styles, which adds to the workout: * board and table game skills - the same focus and planning you use in board and table game. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7. STRATEGY TIPS AND TRICKS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Look at the bottom of the board first - matches there usually trigger the biggest cascades. - Make matches at the bottom of the screen so falling pieces give you bonus combos. - Save special pieces (stripes, colour bombs) for the biggest clusters, not single pieces. - If you have no moves left, shuffle the board - many games give you a free shuffle. - Play a few rounds before you try to be clever. Learn the simple rhythm first; the advanced tricks only work once the basics are automatic. - If you keep losing at the same point, that point is your training goal. - Short daily practice beats one long session, and it is how the real skills (planning and control) actually improve. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8. BETS AND CHALLENGES (friendly, for fun - no real money) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ zbani.com games are free and there is no real-money wagering here. If you play with friends, these are the fair, fun challenges people use: - Friendly challenge: reach the target score without using a single hint. - Friendly challenge: finish a level using only diagonal matches. - Friendly challenge: build a 10-step cascade in a single move. - Friendly challenge: photo finish - clear the level with one move left. - If you do bet something, bet a real-world thing: the loser makes tea, the loser chooses the next game, the loser does the washing up. - Play-money only, and never bet money you cannot afford to lose. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9. REWARDS AND THE 'BEST PLAYER' BOARD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stars. Earn stars for playing well in Bee and Bear: - Stars scale with the cascade size - a five-step cascade is worth the most. - Stars are kept on your profile, so you can see your total growing over time rather than only your best single round. Badges to collect: - Cascade x5 - trigger a five-step chain - No Hints - clear a level with no hint used - Board Clear - empty the board completely - Speed Run - clear a level in under 30 moves - Collector - collect every special piece in one level - Clean Sweep - finish a round without losing a life - Speed Star - finish under the target time - Combo Master - reach a 10x multiplier - Comeback Kid - win from last place or lowest score - Daily Player - play 7 days in a row The Best Player board for Bee and Bear: - The top scores and best times for Bee and Bear are listed on a 'Best Player' board for that game, so there is always a target to aim at. - Beating your own score is the first milestone. Beating someone else on the board is the second. Both are worth celebrating. - Board spots should reset when the game is updated or the difficulty changes, so the ranking always means something. Reward idea for a family or class: - Collect 10 stars for a sticker, 50 stars for a real reward, and 200 stars for 'Game Master of the Month'. Kids remember the badge far longer than the score, and it rewards steady practice instead of one lucky round. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10. QUICK QUESTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Q: Is Bee and Bear free? A: Yes. Every game on zbani.com is free to play and needs no account. Q: Do I need an account or sign-up? A: Not to play. Signing in is only needed to post comments and join the player community conversations. Q: Can I play on a phone? A: Yes - the games run in a normal web browser and respond to taps and swipes as well as mouse and keyboard. Q: Will there be adverts? A: The game is hosted by HTMLGames and shows their advertising. It does not cost anything and it is not connected to your game account. Q: What is the best way to get better? A: Play a few short rounds, write down the one thing that went wrong, and fix that next round. That single habit is what separates a good score from a great one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11. MORE MATCH 3 GAMES ON ZBANI.COM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Players who enjoy Bee and Bear usually also like these, all free to play: - 1001 Arabian Nights Match 3 https://zbani.com/game/1001-arabian-nights - 4 Seasons Bubbles Match 3 https://zbani.com/game/4-seasons-bubbles - Aladdin and the Magic Lamp Match 3 https://zbani.com/game/aladdin-and-the-magic-lamp - Apartment Match Match 3 https://zbani.com/game/apartment-match - Atlantis Gem Match 3 https://zbani.com/game/atlantis-gem ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12. NOTES ON THIS CARD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sections 1, 2, 4, 5 and 11 come from the official Bee and Bear game pages on zbani.com. Sections 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are written by a helper tool from the official description and the kind of game it is: they are guidance for players, not official rules from the publisher. Sections 8 and 9 describe friendly challenges and a rewards idea for a family, class or community. zbani.com does not run real-money betting, and the 'Best Player' board described here is a suggestion for a leaderboard, not an existing zbani.com feature. Word count of this card: about 1419 words. ==============================================================================