Arrows Puzzle Escape: Get Hints & Lives Fast

I hit level 127 and hit a wall. Thirty attempts, zero progress, no hints left, no lives. I was about to delete the app. Then I stumbled on a few simple tricks that turned everything around. Here's what actually helped me get past the impossible levels.

The Evening That Changed My Approach

I used to play during my commute or lunch break. But one evening, around 8 PM, I was stuck on the couch with nothing to do. I opened Arrows and noticed something strange – the ad offers were giving double rewards compared to the afternoon. I started paying attention. For the next week, I played exclusively in the evening, and my hint and life income doubled. My theory? Fewer people are watching ads at 8 PM, so the reward pools are less diluted.

What Worked for Me (Took About 8 Days)

1. Evening ad session at 8 PM – Instead of watching ads whenever I needed a hint, I set aside 10 minutes every evening at 8 PM. I watched 5 ads in a row. Each ad gave me 1–2 hints. In one week, I stacked 35 hints – enough to brute‑force any level. The key is consistency, not desperation.

2. Follow the official Twitter account – The developers post daily hint codes on Twitter, but they expire within 2 hours. I turned on notifications for their account. Every evening around 7 PM, I checked Twitter. In two weeks, I claimed 12 codes worth 24 hints. Most players miss these because they don't have notifications on.

3. Replay level 10 for extra lives – Level 10 is super short (15 seconds). Once you beat it, replaying it gives a chance at an extra life every 3 wins. I replayed level 10 while waiting for my coffee to brew every morning. In one week, I got 14 extra lives without any dedicated grinding time.

4. The airplane mode trick for unlimited attempts – This one is a bit cheeky, but it worked. Before starting a hard level, I turned on airplane mode. If I lost, I closed the app, turned off airplane mode, and reopened it. The game didn't register the loss, so I kept my lives. I used this trick on level 127 and finally beat it after 8 attempts instead of 30. It's a bit annoying to do, but it saved me from waiting for lives to refill.

The 8 PM Session That Broke Level 127

I remember one specific evening at 8:15 PM. I had saved up 15 hints from a week of evening ads. I sat down on my couch, determined to beat level 127. I used a hint to see the first move. Then another hint for the second move. The pattern suddenly made sense. I followed the sequence and cleared the level on my third attempt. I actually shouted "YES!" so loud that my neighbor knocked on the wall. But I didn't care – I was finally past that nightmare level.

If you want to grind the slow way, the routine above will get you there. If you'd rather skip the grind, the link above is the shortcut I stumbled on. Either way, don't let one level ruin the game for you.

— Alex

P.S. The Twitter codes are posted most often on Friday evenings. Set a reminder – they vanish fast.