Lines98 Modern
The cozy remake of the classic color-lines puzzle. Connect 5 of the same color to clear the board, build combos, and unlock 8 collectible themes — relax in Classic mode or beat the clock in Time mode.
The classic color-lines puzzle, reborn cozy
Lines98 Modern is a free, beautifully relaxing color-ball puzzle — a fresh take on the legendary color-lines game millions grew up with. The rules are simple and timeless: move colored balls around the board and connect five or more of the same color in a straight line — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal — to clear them and watch them pop.
Every move counts. Chain clears together to trigger satisfying Combos, earn coins, and beat your best score. Choose the laid-back Classic mode to unwind, or switch to Time mode to race the clock. Then spend your coins to unlock 8 collectible themes — from dazzling diamonds and gold bars to Vietnamese food, cozy wooden beads, and sweet cupcakes.
Why players love it
Connect 5 to clear
The authentic color-lines gameplay — line up five or more matching balls in any direction and watch them pop.
Combos & coins
Chain clears for big Combo bonuses, rack up coins, and spend them to unlock new themes.
Two game modes
Relax with no timer in Classic mode, or feel the pressure in Time mode where the clock never stops.
8 collectible themes
Transform the board with Diamonds, Gold Bars, Vietnamese food, Bao, gemstones, wooden beads, and cupcakes.
Next-ball preview
See which colors are coming next and plan your moves to set up the perfect five-in-a-row.
Free & offline
No internet needed. Enjoy the cozy puzzle anywhere — on a flight, commute, or couch.
Two ways to play
Relax · beat your best
No timer, no pressure — just you, the board, and that satisfying pop. Connect colors at your own pace, build long combos, and keep the board open as long as you can to set a new best score.
Clear a line every 15s
Tick-tock! Keep the combos coming before the board fills up. Clear a line roughly every 15 seconds to keep the clock alive, push your score higher, and feel the rush of a perfect chain.
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.
Connect 5
Line up 5+ balls of the same color in a row, column, or diagonal to clear them.
Build combos
Chain clears for Combo bonuses and coins — then keep the board open and beat your best.
8 themes to unlock
Earn coins by clearing lines, then spend them to give the board a whole new personality. Every theme restyles the balls, board, and effects.
Colorful Balls
The bright, glossy default board where every match feels playful and clean.
Dazzling Diamonds
Turn every move into a sparkle of pure luxury with the dazzling diamond collection.
Legendary Gold Bars
Stack the bars, stack the score — go legendary with a board of shining gold.
Vietnamese Food
From phở to cà phê — clear the lines and crave the next signature dish.
Chinese Bao
Run the cutest dim-sum cart and match every steamy, adorable bun.
Raw Gemstones
Faceted hexagon jewels, cut and polished with real depth and shine.
Wooden Beads
Warm, tactile, handcrafted wooden beads with a satisfying click.
Sweet Cupcake
Line up the treats on the sweetest board ever and let the sprinkles fly.
A look inside
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lines98 Modern?
Lines98 Modern is a free, cozy color-ball puzzle game for Android, made by HercGames. It's a modern remake of the classic color-lines puzzle: connect five or more balls of the same color in a row, column, or diagonal to clear them, build combos, and chase a high score — with two modes and 8 collectible themes.
How do you play Lines98 Modern?
Tap a ball to select it, then tap an empty cell to move it there along a clear path. Connect five or more balls of the same color to clear them and score. Chaining clears builds a Combo for bonus points. After each move that doesn't clear a line, new balls appear, so plan ahead to keep the board open.
What's the difference between Classic mode and Time mode?
Classic mode is relaxing with no timer — play at your own pace and beat your best. Time mode is a race against the clock: clear a line roughly every 15 seconds to keep the combo going before the board fills up.
What themes can I unlock?
There are 8 collectible board themes: the default Colorful Balls, Dazzling Diamonds, Legendary Gold Bars, Vietnamese Food, Chinese Bao, Raw Gemstones, Wooden Beads, and Sweet Cupcake. Unlock them with coins you earn by clearing lines.
Is Lines98 Modern free and can I play offline?
Yes. Lines98 Modern is completely free to play on the web and works fully offline — no internet connection required.
What devices does Lines98 Modern support?
It plays in any modern web browser on desktop and mobile, and also runs on Android phones and tablets (Android 5.0 and above).
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