Merge the New Year: New Year Balls!

How to Master the Merge

Getting into the festive spirit is easy! Here’s the core gameplay loop, broken down for you:

• Your Objective: Combine two identical New Year balls to create a new, larger ball. Your ultimate goal is to merge your way up to the final, legendary New Year Ball!
• The Controls: Simply tap or click on the screen in the column where you want to drop the current ball shown at the top.
• The Challenge: Plan your drops carefully! If the pile of balls reaches the red line at the top of the container, the party's over and your game ends.
• Scoring: Bigger merges create bigger points. Triggering a cascade—where one merge causes a chain reaction of other merges—is the key to dominating the leaderboard.

Your New Year Questions, Answered

What is the main goal of Merge the New Year: New Year Balls!?

The core objective in Merge the New Year: New Year Balls! is a satisfying blend of strategy and physics. You need to continually combine matching, numbered balls to create the next ball in the sequence. The ultimate goal is to create the largest possible New Year Ball without letting your stack of ornaments overflow the container. It's a test of foresight and spatial planning.

Is there a trick to getting higher scores?

Absolutely. This isn't just about random drops. The pros focus on setting up chain reactions, or cascades. Try to arrange your balls so that a single merge will cause the newly formed ball to drop and fuse with another, creating a domino effect. Keeping your stacks low and organized is critical. Once you've mastered the strategies here, you can find your next obsession by checking out all the titles on our main games page!

What makes this different from other merge games?

While the merge mechanic is a beloved staple in the puzzle genre, which you can see in the huge variety on portals like Poki, our game is built from the ground up with a unique festive theme. The physics are finely tuned for satisfying drops and rolls, and the New Year's Eve aesthetic—from the celebratory sound effects to the firework animations on big combos—provides a uniquely vibrant and polished experience that stands on its own.

Are there other addicting puzzle games I can try?

Of course. We believe in the power of a great puzzle to challenge the mind. If you love the kind of engaging challenge found in this game, we highly recommend you explore our curated collection of other fun and addictive games. There's a whole world of challenges waiting for you.