How to Wait for the Bus

September 15, 2026 Benevolent Anarchy
Puzzle Indie
Linux Android PC
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The bus will arrive when it arrives. In the meantime, make some tiles explode.

Fire coloured tiles into the board from any edge. Line up three or more matching tiles to make them explode, trigger chain reactions, and gradually clear the board.

Every shot can solve a problem, create a spectacular cascade — or leave you with an even worse problem than the one you started with.

No ads. No energy timers. No daily chores. No in-app purchases. Just a small puzzle game with exploding tiles.
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Release Date September 15, 2026
Developer Benevolent Anarchy
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
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