STRICT MODE

Same rules as Classic, but the board is generated with a stricter constraint: no two adjacent cells (in any of the 8 directions) start with the same number. Every match must be earned through tapping.

KEY DIFFERENCES FROM CLASSIC

• Board starts with zero adjacent matches in any direction
• Matching is still 8-directional
• Rerolls are still random
• No hints available (they'd always be empty at start)
• Higher difficulty, requires more deliberate play

TIPS

• Focus on creating matches near cell clusters, not isolated cells
• Since no matches exist at start, your first few taps are exploratory
• Plan 2-3 taps ahead to set up cascades