Lines98 Original
The timeless color-lines ball puzzle. Move the balls, line up five of the same color to clear them, and chase your high score in this brain-teasing classic.
The original color-lines classic
Lines98 Original brings back the legendary color-lines ball puzzle that players have loved for decades. The rules are simple: move colored balls around the board and arrange five or more of the same color in a straight line — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal — to clear them and score.
Every move counts. After each turn that doesn't clear a line, new balls appear, so you'll need sharp planning and a little strategy to keep the board open. Easy to learn but endlessly challenging, Lines98 is the perfect free brain game to relax, sharpen your mind, and chase a new high score.
Why players love it
Timeless classic
The authentic color-lines gameplay generations grew up with — faithful, clean, and instantly familiar.
Simple controls
Tap to select a ball, tap to move. One-finger play anyone can master in seconds.
Chase high scores
Clear longer lines for bigger points, beat your personal best, and keep coming back for more.
Next-ball preview
See which colors are coming next and plan your moves to set up the perfect line.
Brain training
A relaxing yet stimulating puzzle that sharpens planning, focus, and pattern recognition.
Play offline
No internet needed. Enjoy the classic puzzle anywhere — on a flight, commute, or couch.
Learn it in 4 steps
Select a ball
Tap any colored ball on the board to pick it up.
Move it
Tap an empty cell to move the ball there, as long as the path is clear.
Line up five
Arrange 5+ balls of the same color in a row, column, or diagonal to clear them.
Keep the board open
New balls appear each turn — plan ahead and clear lines to avoid filling up.
Score higher, last longer
Work the edges
Keep the center of the board clear and build your lines along the edges and corners. It leaves you more room to maneuver and reduces the chance of getting boxed in.
Read the preview
Always check the next-ball preview before you move. Group same-colored balls early so you can finish a line of five — or more — for a bigger score bonus.
A look inside
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lines98 Original?
Lines98 Original is a free classic color-lines ball puzzle game for Android, made by HercGames. You move colored balls around a 9×9 board and line up five or more of the same color in a row, column, or diagonal to clear them and earn points.
How do you play Lines98?
Tap a ball to select it, then tap an empty cell to move it there along a clear path. Line up five or more balls of the same color to clear them and score. After each move that doesn't clear a line, three new balls appear, so plan ahead to keep the board open.
Is Lines98 free?
Yes. Lines98 Original is completely free to download and play on Android via Google Play.
Can I play Lines98 offline?
Yes. The game can be played offline without an internet connection, so you can enjoy it anywhere, anytime.
When does the game end?
The game ends when the board fills up completely and there's no empty cell left for new balls. The goal is to clear lines and keep the board open as long as possible to reach a high score.
What devices does Lines98 support?
It runs on Android phones and tablets (Android 5.0 and above) and is available worldwide on Google Play.
Ready to line up some balls?
Download Lines98 Original free on Google Play and start chasing your high score today.
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