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Butterfly Shimai

Pair colorful wings with gentle strokes, sweep the board clean, and unwind in this meditative connect puzzle.

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Game overview

Reconnect the garden's butterflies

Butterfly Shimai refreshes the classic connect puzzle format with vibrant wing patterns and a soothing soundtrack. Remove tiles in pairs by drawing a line that makes no more than three turns, clearing the board before time runs out.

New layouts, shifting tile stacks, and timed objectives keep every board calm yet challenging, while bonus hints and shuffles help you recover from tricky setups.

How to play

Trace graceful connections

  • Click or tap matching butterflies that can link with at most three straight segments.
  • Free up blocked tiles by clearing surrounding matches so their path opens.
  • Watch the timer and chain quick clears to earn bonus seconds.

Boosters & bonuses

Stay calm under pressure

  • Use the Hint button to reveal an available match when you are stuck.
  • Trigger a Shuffle to rearrange tiles and surface fresh connections.
  • Fill the Combo meter with rapid matches to score extra points.

Tips

Plan your clear path

  • Scan the outer edges first—open lanes make it easier to connect inner tiles later.
  • Prioritize layered tiles so you do not strand single butterflies on the board.
  • Save shuffles for when no routes remain or the timer starts flashing.

Our take

Why Butterfly Shimai is easy to recommend

Butterfly Shimai is one of those games where presentation does a lot of heavy lifting—the bright wing patterns, garden backgrounds, and calm soundtrack make even tight boards feel relaxing. Underneath, the three-turn connect rule adds just enough constraint to keep you planning paths rather than randomly clicking pairs.

It hits a nice pacing sweet spot: early levels are approachable for casual players, while later layouts still demand careful scanning and a bit of route planning for seasoned Onet fans. That makes it easy to share with friends or family without worrying about difficulty spikes.

Who will enjoy it?

Players who already enjoy tile-connecting puzzles and want a more tranquil aesthetic will like Butterfly Shimai a lot. If you’re chasing hardcore challenge or speed runs it may feel gentle, but as a cozy matching game it’s excellent.