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Description
Merge Project: Makeover Story is a home renovation and decoration game that combines merge-style puzzle mechanics with villa and interior design tasks. New users can expect to solve match-and-merge puzzles to earn resources, then apply those resources to renovate rooms, upgrade furnishings, and satisfy in-game clients. The title targets casual players who enjoy match-merge gameplay blended with creative home design, storytelling, and level-based progression.
Core Functionality
Merge Project: Makeover Story centers on a merge-and-renovate loop: complete merge puzzles to generate building materials, currency, and decorative items, then apply those rewards to redesign interiors and exteriors. Key gameplay systems include level-based merge puzzles where identical items are combined to create higher-tier components, a shop and inventory for acquired décor and construction pieces, and task lists that direct which areas of a property require attention. The app supports unlocking new furniture sets, wallpapers, flooring, landscaping elements, and specialty items for themed rooms. Players remodel entire houses, from small apartments to large villas, matching owner requests and stylistic briefs for each client. A progression system tracks earned rewards, stars, and experience, unlocking new rooms, tools, and design palettes. Characters appear with short narrative threads and specific preferences; meeting these preferences advances their stories and unlocks bonus objectives. The game also includes timed events, daily challenges, and special puzzle variants that test planning and resource management. Puzzle mechanics reward efficiency—larger merges and chain reactions yield higher-value components—while decorators use bonuses to purchase premium décor and customizations.
Premium and MOD Features
The official app offers free-to-play access with optional in-app purchases for additional currency, special items, or speed-ups. The MOD APK version modifies currency and resource constraints to allow more creative freedom and faster progression. Available unlocked features in the MOD build are listed below with explanations of impact on gameplay and progression.
- Unlimited Diamond: Diamonds or premium currency are set to unlimited, enabling immediate purchase of premium décor, special tools, and speed-ups without spending real money. This removes typical gating for certain items and allows full exploration of decorative styles.
- Unlocked Items: Premium furniture packs, themed décor bundles, and exclusive skins that would normally require purchase or high-level progression are made available from the start, accelerating custom design options for all rooms.
- No Ads (if included): Ad removal in the MOD prevents interruptions between levels and while navigating menus, creating uninterrupted design sessions. Note that some live events may still require network validation.
- Instant Rewards: Certain resource timers and waiting periods are bypassed or accelerated in the MOD, allowing faster access to level rewards and event prizes for continued play and testing of design combinations.
For users preferring the original APK, the base version uses diamonds and coins earned through play or purchased. Free players earn currency by completing merge puzzles and daily missions; paid players can buy packs to skip grind. The MOD APK shifts that balance by supplying unlimited premium currency and unlocked items, changing the pacing and reducing reliance on time gates or purchases.
Interface and Usability
Merge Project: Makeover Story presents a layered UI that separates puzzle arenas, home renovation screens, and client menus. The main navigation bar grants access to the merge puzzle area, the renovation view for each property, the in-game shop, and event or story menus. Puzzle areas display a grid with drag-and-drop merging, quick-create hints, and a toolbar for boosters. Renovation screens use a room-by-room tab system: select a room to view current layout, replace items from inventory, preview color and material swatches, and confirm changes. Menus include clear indicators for client requests, required items, and reward previews before confirming a design. Settings offer sound and music toggles, push notification controls for events and daily rewards, and options to connect to social accounts or cloud saves. The layout emphasizes large icons and touch-friendly controls, making it simple to pick up for short sessions. Customization extends to choosing design palettes, selecting furniture styles (modern, classic, rustic, etc.), and placing décor items both inside rooms and on exterior plots. The game is responsive on portrait and landscape orientations where supported, and includes straightforward prompts for new players to learn merge mechanics and decorating steps.
Permissions and Privacy
Expected permissions for Merge Project: Makeover Story include network access (INTERNET) to load levels, events, and in-app purchases; storage access (READ/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE or scoped storage APIs) to cache assets and save game data locally; and notifications permission to deliver event alerts and daily reward reminders. Optional permissions may include account or device identifiers to sync progress with cloud saves or publisher servers, and camera access only if an in-game feature allows uploading an avatar photo. Microphone and precise location are typically not required for core gameplay, though location may be requested by ad SDKs for targeted advertising. Privacy considerations: player actions, device identifiers, and gameplay metrics are commonly collected by publishers to optimize content and ads—review the publisher CookApps privacy policy for exact data handling practices. The game supports offline play for already-downloaded levels and stored resources, but online connectivity is required for live events, purchases, synchronization, and some ad-supported rewards.
Compatibility and Installation
Merge Project: Makeover Story runs on a wide range of Android devices and is optimized for casual phones and tablets with moderate graphics capability. Typical requirements for similar graphic-rich merge-decor titles recommend Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher and at least 2 GB of RAM for smooth performance; newer devices will provide faster loading and better responsiveness. File size can vary with updates and additional downloadable content but expect a moderate installation footprint typical for decoration games (often in the 100–300 MB range after initial download and extra asset packs). For installing the MOD APK, follow these general steps: enable installation from unknown sources in Android settings (Settings > Apps > Special access > Install unknown apps or older Android: Settings > Security > Unknown sources), download the MOD APK file to device storage, open the downloaded APK with a file manager and tap Install, and launch the app after installation completes. Some MOD versions may require disabling auto-updates from the Play Store to preserve the modified package. If cloud save or account linking is desired, sign in after launch and verify progress sync. Very large asset downloads may require Wi‑Fi to avoid mobile data charges and additional free storage space for asset packs.
App Information
| Version | 1.0.32 |
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| Size | 129M |
| Developer | CookApps |
| Mod Status | Unlimited Diamond |
| Package | com.cookapps.mergeproject |
| Google Play | View on Play Store |