Whenever starting a level, look for matches that you can make to trigger combos (four piece, five piece, or "T" and "L"-shaped), starting at the bottom. Matching at the bottom will give you a chance for more combos on top. Try to set it up to match at least four pieces on the board to get the special pieces. Do not trigger them until you can use them for their full potential. If you are running low on moves, make a three piece match or use a power-up to complete the level.