Tile Swap Power-Up

This power-up grants the ability to swap the positions of any two adjacent fruit tiles on the board, a subtle but strategic tool that fits the contemplative nature of fruit linking. It comes as a collection of five glowing swap tokens, each adorned with a tiny curved arrow design. To use it, you simply tap or click one fruit, then an adjacent tile—whether occupied or empty—and the two exchange places with a smooth, spin-like animation that leaves a brief, citrus-scented sparkle trail. The swap respects all board logic: you can’t move an obstacle, and you can’t place a fruit on a blocked tile, but you can reposition a stubborn lemon beside a matching pair to set up a clear straight-line connection. This power-up shines in moments where the board is one small arrangement away from a satisfying chain. It’s particularly useful for creating space when a key fruit is boxed in by baskets or ice blocks. The visual feedback is delightful: the swapped tiles momentarily glow with a soft golden rim, and if the move enables an immediate link, the subsequent match animation triggers with an extra flourish of leaves. There’s no time penalty for activating a swap, and the process is designed to be undo-friendly—if you change your mind before finalizing, the game won’t consume a token. The tokens are stored in a small satchel icon and can be used across any standard level, although they’re disabled in certain challenge modes that prohibit external assistance. The power-up never guarantees a solution, but it often opens a door; it’s a gentle encouragement to think spatially and consider alternative board states. After all five tokens are used, the satchel disappears from your inventory, leaving behind a pleasant memory of clever repositioning moves that turned tricky boards into delightful triumphs.