How to Play Litera
Master the art of letter merging in this engaging brain training puzzle game. Learn the rules, strategies, and tips to reach the highest scores.
Game Basics
Learn the fundamental mechanics of Litera in four simple steps
Swipe to Move
Swipe up, down, left, or right to move all letters on the board in that direction. Letters will slide until they hit the edge or another letter.
Merge Identical Letters
When two identical letters collide, they merge into the next letter in the alphabet. For example, A + A = B, B + B = C, and so on.
New Letters Appear
After each move, new letters (usually A or B) appear randomly on empty spaces on the board, continuing the challenge.
Score Points
Each merge earns points based on the letter value. Higher letters give exponentially more points. Aim for the highest score possible!
The Alphabet System
Understanding letter progression and merging mechanics
Letter Progression
Litera uses a unique alphabet-based progression system where identical letters merge to create the next letter in sequence:
Basic Merging Rules
• A + A = B
• B + B = C
• C + C = D
• ... and so on through the alphabet
Ultimate Goal
Your ultimate objective is to reach Z+ by successfully merging letters all the way through the alphabet. This requires strategic planning and careful board management.
Example Board
Swipe to merge matching letters!
Letter Values & Progression
Each letter has increasing value and difficulty to achieve
Early Letters (A-F)
Easy to achieve, low point values. Focus on clearing space and setting up combinations.
Mid Letters (G-M)
Moderate challenge, decent points. Start planning strategic placements.
Advanced Letters (N-S)
Challenging to reach, high point values. Requires careful board management.
Expert Letters (T-Z+)
Ultimate challenge, maximum points. Only achievable with perfect strategy.
Scoring System
Points increase exponentially with higher letters
Points double with each letter progression, making higher letters extremely valuable!
Pro Tips & Strategy
Master these techniques to achieve higher scores
Corner Strategy
Keep your highest letter in a corner and build around it. This prevents it from being moved accidentally and allows for better control.
Line Building
Try to build ascending sequences in straight lines. This makes it easier to merge multiple letters in sequence when the opportunity arises.
Plan Ahead
Think several moves ahead. Consider where new letters will appear and how your current move will affect future possibilities.
Chain Reactions
Set up chain reactions where one merge triggers another. These combinations can dramatically increase your score in a single move.
Keep It Clean
Don't let low-value letters accumulate. Merge A's and B's quickly to keep the board manageable and create space for strategy.
Avoid Locks
Be careful not to trap high-value letters behind lower ones. Always maintain access paths for your most important pieces.
Ready to Play?
Now that you know the rules, it's time to put your skills to the test and see how far through the alphabet you can go!
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