How it plays

How does Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary play?

The main playfield is viewed from above in a two-dimensional vertical arrangement. Pairs of Puyos fall from the top, and the player moves or rotates them before they land. Matching four or more adjacent Puyos clears them; falling pieces then settle and may form chains.

Different rule sets change the goals and timing, with classic matches focused on chaining and Fever-style matches emphasizing timed opportunities and predetermined setups. Players progress through solo challenges or compete locally, trying to fill an opponent's field with garbage Puyos while keeping their own board under control.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary?

Build chains rather than clearing isolated groups whenever the board allows it. Keep the lower part of the field orderly and leave room for the next falling pair.

In competitive matches, watch the opponent's nuisance-garbage indicator and prepare a response before the garbage lands. In Fever-style rules, use the available setup efficiently and prioritize chain length over small immediate clears.

Meet the cast

Who are the key characters?

1

Arle Nadja

A veteran Puyo Puyo protagonist who appears as a playable character in the series roster.

2

Amitie

A cheerful magic-school student and recurring Puyo Puyo character.

3

Sig

A young magic student recognized by his red left eye and recurring role in the series.

Documented inputs

What cheats and unlocks are documented?

Documented unlock

Additional rules, character dialogue, and challenge content are unlocked by progressing through modes and completing in-game objectives.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Build deliberate chains and avoid filling the center columns too early.

  2. 2

    Use previewed Puyo pairs to plan the next connection.

  3. 3

    Learn each rule set separately because chain timing and field behavior differ.

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