Cookie Run Kingdom Guide: Easy way to solve Hollyberry Secret Garden puzzle

The Hollyberry Secret Garden puzzle is an event in Cookie Run: Kingdom where you merge two blocks of the same level to upgrade them. The higher the level of the block, the more rewards you get. However, you can only move blocks all at once in one direction. This means you can’t nitpick and choose only one block to move around, unlike the previous season with Pure Vanilla. 

Additionally, you need to spend a Secret Coin to place a block with a randomized level. You have a limited amount before you have to wait for the coins to refill over time. With that said, there is a way to reach the maximum block level without spending too many coins. 

With that said, here is a guide on how you can easily solve the Hollyberry Secret Garden puzzle in Cookie Run: Kingdom.

Looking at the board, it can be a bit intimidating at first, especially if you have placed a lot of blocks already. Pressing the Place button will spend one coin to place a block at a random square on the board. You can control the placement by using the Gnome Blueprint tool

Here are some things to keep in mind while placing blocks on the board:

You should not be placing too many blocks at once in the Hollyberry Secret Garden puzzle in Cookie Run Kingdom. The first thing you need to do is choose a corner you want to focus on. Before placing a block, make sure the existing blocks on the board are on the most advantageous corner. Make sure the block you will be placing, which is shown at the bottom left of the screen, can be merged with another block that’s already on the board, if possible.

If not, you can try to keep moving the blocks and rotating the placements to ensure you get the best combination when you finally place a block.

There will be times when there is nothing to merge in the block. In that case, prepare for the next block to drop. Try and place two or three blocks to see if you can find a suitable block to merge. Most of the time, the game will give you a block to merge. 

Always remember to check what blocks you will be placing on the board and see if you can merge with the existing ones. Don’t blindly spam the Place button and fill your board with duds. If your game ends, you will have to restart from scratch. This is annoying, especially if you are already near the maximum level, which is Level 14.

It can be tempting at times to use the Slammin’ Hammer on blocks to give way for two blocks to merge. However, you need to keep in mind that it’s a waste to break high-level blocks. Only break blocks that are Level 1, 2, or 3, as they are much easier to make. Also, these blocks are very common, so they are easily replaceable. 

If there is a gap between two blocks of the same level, try spinning the blocks around and see if you can slide them next to each other. If not, try placing a few blocks to change the rotation pattern.

A common problem with gamers is that they feel the urge to save up all the finite tools given to them. I also have that problem, then I ended up with a lot of resources after the game ended. For the Hollyberry Secret Garden puzzle in Cookie Run Kingdom, do not be afraid to use a tool. You are given a ton of them as you make progress in the puzzle. 

Of course, you have to use them strategically. If you want to make sure the next block you place lands on the right square, use the Gnome Blueprint. If you made a mistake, use the Choco Rewindo. If something is in the way between two blocks of the same level, break them with the Slammin’ Hammer.

There is no time limit to this minigame. Do not rush things and risk making unnecessary mistakes. Take your time and check out the board for potential blocks to merge. Sometimes, randomly rotating the board will merge blocks you otherwise didn’t know. 

If you want to see me reach Level 14 Raspberry Chateau block in less than an hour, check out the video below. I used around 500 Secret Coins on this run, but you can spend less with tools.

That sums up our Cookie Run: Kingdom guide for the Hollyberry Secret Garden puzzle. For more news and guides, stick around on esports.gg.