Memorize the pairs
Spot 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, and 5+5 first for the quickest clears.
Apple Game
SCORE0
TIME2:00
BEST—
ORIGINAL BOARD · 17×10
Make 10. Clear apples.
Box the apples and clear as many as you can before time runs out.
Drag around apples that add up to 10
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How to play
- 01
Find a group
Look across the board for numbered apples that add up to 10.
- 02
Drag a rectangle
Use your mouse or finger to draw a rectangle around every apple you want to include.
- 03
Clear against the clock
Choose a fast 1-minute run or the original-style 2-minute run. Every cleared apple is worth one point.
Apple Game rules
Each apple is numbered from 1 to 9. The game adds every remaining apple inside your rectangle. A total of 10 clears those apples, and empty spaces stay in place. Desktop uses the original 17×10 board, while mobile uses a readable 10×10 board. Records are stored separately for 1-minute and 2-minute runs on each board size.
Quick scoring tips
Watch the high numbers
Numbers 9, 8, and 7 have fewer complements. Avoid using all of their small partners too early.
Use empty spaces
Cleared cells count as zero, so a rectangle can cross empty space to connect distant apples.
Frequently asked questions
What is the original Apple Game called?
The Japanese original is called フルーツボックス (Fruit Box) by Game Saien. PlayMinute independently implements its core rule: drag a rectangle around apples that add up to 10.
Play the original Fruit Box on Game Saien →Why did a group totaling 10 not clear?
Every apple inside the rectangle counts. Check whether an extra apple was caught along one of the edges.
Can every board be fully cleared?
Classic boards are random, so a full clear is not guaranteed. The order in which you remove groups also matters.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. Mobile uses a 10×10 board for larger numbers and touch dragging. Choose either one or two minutes before you start. Rotating the screen does not change a game already in progress.