Apple Pie

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Apple Pie is a match-three puzzle game where you swap items on a grid to form rows or columns of three or more identical pieces. Your goal is to clear tan-colored tiles by making matches before the timer runs out. Each level requires strategic planning to avoid fines if you fail. The game’s simplicity is undercut by tight time limits that ramp up the pressure as you progress. The standout feature is its progression system. Players earn money to upgrade a restaurant’s decor and menu, pushing toward a five-star rating. Later levels introduce special items to aid in clearing tougher puzzles. With 100 levels and a brisk pace, it’s a straightforward but addictive challenge. Released in 2008, it holds up as a no-frills test of speed and pattern recognition.