Ice Fish Puzzle

Unlock Exclusive Arctic Bonuses

Choose your starting power-up pack and dive into frozen waters

No Deposit

20 Free Moves

Valid on first 10 levels
No registration required
Expires in 7 days

How the Puzzle Engine Works

Ice Fish Puzzle operates on a physics-based match-3 system where each frozen tile has a melt coefficient between 1.0 and 3.5. When you match three or more identical sea creatures, the ice layer beneath them begins to crack according to the Frost Decay Algorithm, which calculates melt speed based on adjacent tile temperature and combo multiplier.

The game implements a 7x9 grid with dynamic obstacle generation. Ice blocks regenerate every 3 turns in Survival Mode, while Timed Mode introduces temperature drop mechanics where unmatched tiles freeze deeper every 15 seconds. The power-up system includes five tool types: Ice Hammer destroys single blocks, Freeze Blast clears 3x3 areas, Current Swapper exchanges any two tiles, and Arctic Bomb eliminates entire rows.

Level progression follows a difficulty curve algorithm that adjusts move limits and ice thickness based on your last 10 level completion times. The scoring system awards 100 points per basic match, with multipliers stacking up to 8x for chain reactions. Special fish combinations trigger cascade effects that can clear up to 40% of the board in advanced levels.

Verified Specifications

Version 2.8.1

File Size 87 MB

Developer Frozen Wave Studios

Platform Android 6.0+

Age Rating 3+

Languages 12 languages

Last Updated 04.04.2026

In-App Purchases Optional

What You Get

Ice-Melting Physics

Every tile has unique frost properties that react to matches. Chain reactions create heat waves that spread across the board, melting adjacent ice layers at different speeds based on creature type combinations and proximity calculations.

300+ Arctic Levels

Progress through five frozen biomes: Shallow Reef (levels 1-60), Deep Current (61-120), Polar Abyss (121-180), Glacier Cave (181-240), and Frozen Trench (241-300). Each biome introduces new ice types and creature behaviors.

Five Power-Up Tools

Ice Hammer cracks single blocks, Freeze Blast clears 3x3 zones, Current Swapper exchanges any tiles, Arctic Bomb eliminates rows, and Thaw Potion instantly melts all ice on screen. Earn tools through gameplay or strategic level completion bonuses.

Daily Arctic Challenges

Compete in 24-hour timed events with unique board configurations. Complete three challenge tiers to unlock exclusive fish skins, bonus moves, and leaderboard positions. Challenges reset at midnight UTC with rotating difficulty modifiers.

Combo Multiplier System

Build combos up to 8x by creating consecutive matches within 5 seconds. Each combo level adds 0.5x to your melt speed and increases point values exponentially. Master timing to trigger cascade chains that auto-complete difficult sections.

Offline Puzzle Mode

Play all unlocked levels without internet connection. Progress syncs automatically when you reconnect. Perfect for commutes, flights, or areas with limited connectivity while maintaining full access to earned power-ups and achievements.

Game Systems Breakdown

Core Match Mechanics

7x9 grid with swipe-based tile movement allowing horizontal and vertical exchanges only
Match-3 triggers basic ice crack, match-4 creates directional melt line, match-5 spawns Arctic Bomb
Ice layers range from 1-star (melts in one match) to 5-star (requires five consecutive hits)
Special fish combos: matching two power fish creates board-wide shockwave clearing 25% of tiles

Progression Systems

Star rating per level: 1-star for completion, 2-stars under move limit, 3-stars for score threshold
Experience points unlock new biomes at levels 60, 120, 180, 240 with increasing ice complexity
Achievement system tracks 45 goals: first combo, 50 perfect levels, 1000 fish matched, all biomes cleared
Power-up shop uses earned coins (100 per level) or optional IAP for instant tool bundles