Developed and released by Playtika, Merge Stories is a strategy puzzle game with a very innovative concept. Merge Stories incorporates concepts from puzzle strategy games like Clash of Clans, Candy Crush, and even 2048 to create an even more entertaining and addicting game. With a straightforward yet effective UI and visuals, Merge Stories is a must try.

Gameplay Overview

Merge Stories is a game all about strategy and resource management. Like Clash of Clans, Merge Stories starts with an Island where you rebuild infrastructure and develop resources. The island is divided into several blocks, each with a certain resource like wood, keys, tools, soldiers, or even pots. 

Keep an eye out for similar items and merge them to multiply the resources. As you merge the resources, they keep improving in quantity and quality. You must use these newly obtained resources to develop your Island/Kingdom. Unlock more islands as you level up and expand your Kingdom by merging items.

About The Game

Merge Stories was released on September 12, 2022, and is still in its early stages. The game already has a lot to offer but is bound to become better soon. With over 1 million downloads, it’s safe to say that Merge Stories has taken off successfully.

Introducing The Basics of Merge Stories

Expand Your Kingdom

The game’s primary objective is to expand your Kingdom by merging more and more items. The more resources you develop, the more infrastructure you can repair and level up. The UI is easy to understand, and the tutorial is simple and short. Pick up barrels floating on the ocean to get more resources for your island.

Raid 

You can develop troops and different types of Militias. These newly obtained troops can be loaded on ships to raid other kingdoms for resources. Aside from getting resources, successful raids are rewarded with trophies that help you climb up in the Raid Leagues.

Raid Leagues are the ranking system in this game; you start at Sheep I and have to climb up to Lion III. As you progress higher up the Raid Leagues, you also get rewards based on your rank.

Variety of Islands

Merge Stories also offers various other islands you can unlock by leveling up your Castle. There are Ice Islands, Volcanic Islands, and even a tropical and magical Island that you unlock. 

 In-App Purchases

Merge Stories also offers players an option to buy in-game currency and items for real money. There are some expensive bundles that you can get, which allow you to have a lot of extra resources at your disposal. People who don’t have money can also get extra resources but have to wait 40 minutes to unlock 5 barrels.

Merge Stories Guide: Tips and Tricks

Merge Stories is a strategy game at its heart, and when there is strategy involved, you best believe there are tips and tricks that will allow players to get a head start in the game. Here are a few tips and tricks that you can use to master this game.

• Prioritize merging and improving your army, as the army is the best source for you to obtain more resources and money.
• Conserve your premium currency, as they are scarce and difficult to get without spending real money
• The game sometimes feels clunky and hard to play, so try setting the graphics to low.
• Merging specific amounts of items will unlock more plots of land.
• Levelling up the Castle will unlock more plots of land that you can use.

Final Thoughts

All in all, Merge Stories is an entertaining and addicting puzzle game. The game has a lot of explorable aspects and a solid ranking system that requires skill and strategy. Merge Stories involve a lot of grinding to become good at as you need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your troops, the terrain of the enemy Kingdoms, and how to direct your soldiers.

Merge Stories is one game you should try out and try for yourself. Feel free to use the tips and tricks provided in this guide to get a head start and master this game.

Merge Stories – Merge Games is available to download on Google Play and the App Store.