Spooky Links

Hunt down every matching haunted tile and clear the board, but the connecting path can only twist twice—or the tiles won't budge.

Spooky Links takes the classic connect-the-pairs formula and wraps it in a haunted-house look. You get a grid of tiles covered in ghosts, pumpkins, skulls, and candles. Tap one, then its identical twin. If the path between them uses two or fewer right-angle turns and doesn't cross any other tiles, both vanish. Simple rule, but by level five the board fills with odd shapes and blocked corners, so you'll start scanning edges before committing to a click. I kept assuming a match was open, then the line would hit an invisible corner because the path logic isn't forgiving. What keeps me coming back is the way the game punishes lazy taps. The tiles aren't shuffled randomly; there's usually a visible open pair if you scan row by row, but the spooky animations can distract you. Mistapping a tile just deselects it—no penalty—but if you pick two that can't connect, you might lose time or a life depending on the mode. Learning to pre-plan a route, like seeing a two-turn path around the outer edge, becomes a genuine aha moment. When you finally clear a stubborn pumpkin row in the last seconds, the board shivers and all remaining tiles rattle, which is oddly satisfying. The difficulty ramps gradually. Later boards introduce tiles with similar silhouettes but different colors, so you can't just glance. Honestly, the game won't scare you, but the ghostly background and occasional whisper sound effect set the mood without overdoing it. It's a solid time-killer for five-minute breaks, and the HTML5 version runs smoothly on a trackpad or touchscreen. If you enjoy link-pair puzzles, this one gets the formula right.

Tap or click on a spooky tile, then find and select its matching tile. If the path between them has two or fewer turns, they will be cleared. Clear all tiles to complete the level. Use your mouse or touchpad to play!

Scan the outer border first; corner tiles often unlock long two-turn paths across the board. Don't tap a tile until you've already spotted its match—random clicks waste precious seconds. If a pair looks blocked, trace the line mentally: it can bend twice but can't pass through other tiles. Same-colored but different-patterned tiles can trip you up; check the icon shape, not just the hue. Clear tiles near the center early; edge tiles usually have more flexible routes later. When you're stuck, there's almost always a hidden match along the top or bottom row.

Q: Is Spooky Links free to play? A: Yes, it runs free in your browser with no download or sign-up needed. Q: Can I play Spooky Links on my phone? A: It works on mobile browsers and responds to taps, though larger screens make spotting matches easier. Q: Do I need to download or install anything? A: No download required. Just open the game page and it loads in seconds as HTML5. Q: What exactly is the goal in Spooky Links? A: Clear every tile from the board by matching identical pairs with a path of two turns or fewer. Q: Does Spooky Links have a time limit? A: Some levels use a timer; others let you play at your own pace, but clearing faster earns a better score. Q: What should I do if no matches seem available? A: Look again—pairs may be hidden behind identical-colored tiles or along the edges; there's always at least one.