Color Lines

About

Color Lines is a puzzle game where you shift colored balls across a grid to form rows or diagonals of five matching pieces. Each turn lets you move one ball to an empty space then push others into place. The goal is to clear the board before it fills up, requiring careful planning and pattern recognition. Simple controls meet growing complexity as the game progresses. This 1992 DOS title from Gamos has aged well thanks to its tight mechanics and low barrier to entry. While modern puzzle games offer flashy visuals, Color Lines relies purely on brainpower and quick thinking. Its straightforward design hides surprising depth, with later levels testing even seasoned players. A quiet but persistent challenge that sticks around long after the screen fades to black.