- Examine the game field before starting and plan out your first moves in advance rather than making random matches (unless it's a time-limited level).
- Don't follow the clues suggested by the game all the time, as they are not always your best option. Only use them when you don't see any possible matches.
- Try to make matches at the bottom of the field, since falling pieces increase your chances of getting automatic matches.
- Always keep an eye out for chances to create power-ups.
- Try to collect several power-ups close to each other and detonate them all at once to clear more tiles and charge the Lightning faster.
- If you get the chance, swap two Lightnings with each other to create a massive explosion that clears the whole field.