Why won't the blue triangle work when I tap it in Game Is Hard Level 1?

Level 1 wants a drag into the circle's center. Tapping the triangle or circle alone keeps them split apart.

Do I need to do anything after the Play button appears?

Yes. If the notification permission popup shows up, tap `Continue`, then let the welcome transition finish.

Game Is Hard level guide

Game Is Hard Level 1 Walkthrough

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Game Is Hard Level 1 is the drag tutorial. Ignore separate taps, drag the blue triangle into the blue circle to build the Play button, then continue past the welcome popup.

Board Notes

Layout: Level 1 opens on a dark welcome board with cyan `WELCOME!` and `Let's play!` text. A blue triangle floats above a solid blue circle in the center, and both shapes start separated on purpose.
Goal: Fuse the triangle and circle into one Play button. The on-screen copy says not to tap them individually.
Opening: Press and drag the blue triangle down into the center of the blue circle until the shapes merge.
Danger Zone: Tapping the triangle or circle alone leaves the board unchanged. The tutorial explicitly punishes quick taps instead of a drag.
Mechanics: This is the onboarding gesture lesson. After the Play button forms, the board may show a system notification permission popup with a green `Continue` button before the next level loads.

Quick Tips for Game Is Hard Level 1 (spoiler-free)

Use a drag, not a tap. The triangle must land in the circle's center.
If the notification popup appears after the Play button forms, tap `Continue` and move on.
If the board feels stuck, look for the color with the cleanest path and use that to regain space.

How to Solve Game Is Hard Level 1 — Full Solution

Find the separate blue triangle above the blue circle on the welcome screen.
Drag the triangle into the center of the circle instead of tapping either shape.
Wait for the merged green Play button to appear.
If the notification permission popup appears, tap `Continue`.
Let the `Get ready for an exciting puzzleventure!` transition finish to clear Level 1.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Tapping the triangle or circle separately when the screen asks for a drag.
Stopping before the Play button fully forms in the center of the circle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't the blue triangle work when I tap it in Game Is Hard Level 1?
Level 1 wants a drag into the circle's center. Tapping the triangle or circle alone keeps them split apart.
Do I need to do anything after the Play button appears?
Yes. If the notification permission popup shows up, tap `Continue`, then let the welcome transition finish.