MakoBits beginner guide
How to play MakoBits
MakoBits begins as a merge puzzle but grows into a collection and care game. The efficient beginner loop is to read active orders, organize a small number of merge chains, combine equal pieces into higher evolutions, and then inspect how each discovery changes the 60-Mako archive, rooms, scenes, items and relationships.
1. Read orders before merging
Orders give the board a practical goal. Look at what is requested, identify which generator or chain produces it, and avoid creating unrelated pieces merely because a match is available. A deliberate chain consumes less space and reaches useful rewards sooner.
2. Protect open board space
Keep generators along one edge and group identical chains together. Do not open every container immediately. A few empty tiles let you rearrange pieces and prevent a nearly completed order from being blocked by low-value objects.
3. Merge in complete chains
Two matching objects create the next evolution. Before making a high-level merge, check whether a current order needs one of the lower-level pieces. Progress is faster when each chain has a known destination instead of becoming the largest possible item by default.
4. Follow discoveries beyond the board
The merge board is the engine, not the destination. When a Mako or item is discovered, open its archive record, check its power and relationships, then review the room, profile or collection. This makes it clear which board actions changed the larger world.
5. Avoid common beginner mistakes
- Do not spend all open tiles on unrelated chains.
- Do not ignore order requirements before merging scarce pieces.
- Do not treat every newly opened object as immediately disposable.
- Do not stop at the board after unlocking a Mako record.
- Use the official App Store listing for current compatibility and update details.
How many Makos are there?
The current public archive contains 60 named Makos. They include creatures and artifacts with individual types, rarity, origin, powers, abilities, personalities, likes, dislikes, friends and rivals.