What Happened to the Bomb and Rainbow Blast?

Wondering why Gardenscapes now has only one Bomb and no Rainbow Blast with Dynamite? Here's what changed and why it affects every player.

If you've been playing Gardenscapes recently, you've probably noticed a major change before starting a level. Where you used to be able to choose two Bombs as a pre-level booster, you now only get one. At the same time, the Rainbow Blast placed next to Dynamite is no longer available as a starting booster combination.

This is no longer something that affects only a small group of players. It has become part of the game's new design, alongside BlackBerry Treasure and Explosive Reward.

What Has Changed Before a Level Starts?

The biggest changes appear before you even enter a level. On the screen where you choose your starting boosters, Gardenscapes now offers a different setup than it did in the past.

• Two Bombs have been replaced with a single Bomb.
• The Rainbow Blast next to Dynamite starting combo is no longer available.
• The old Glove booster has been removed from the game.
• BlackBerry Treasure and Explosive Reward are now permanent parts of the weekly gameplay cycle.

As a result, players begin each level with less starting power than before. This is not just a cosmetic adjustment. It directly affects how every level begins and how it develops.

The New Weekly Event Cycle

Gardenscapes now follows a consistent weekly schedule built around two recurring events.

BlackBerry Treasure runs from Monday through Thursday, while Explosive Reward takes over on Friday and continues throughout the weekend. Instead of relying mainly on powerful pre-level boosters, the game now encourages players to progress through these weekly events.

This shows that Gardenscapes is shifting part of the player's starting advantage into longer-term event progression.

Why Was the Second Bomb Removed?

Starting with two Bombs gave players a powerful opening. It allowed them to clear blockers, open space on the board, and create new combinations almost immediately.

With only one Bomb available, the opening moves become much more important. Players must think more carefully about how they use their first explosive instead of relying on two immediate blasts.

The Bomb itself has not become weaker. However, the overall starting advantage has clearly been reduced. Players now need to create more opportunities during the level instead of receiving them before it begins.

Why Was the Rainbow Blast Next to Dynamite Removed?

The Rainbow Blast combined with Dynamite was one of the strongest possible starting combinations in Gardenscapes. It could instantly clear large sections of the board and completely change the outcome of difficult levels.

Having this combo available before making the first move significantly increased the chances of completing challenging stages, especially those filled with blockers or limited space.

Its removal reduces the explosive power available at the start of each level. Rainbow Blast still exists in the game, but players now need to create powerful combinations during gameplay rather than receiving them automatically.

More Than a Booster Change

This update is not simply about removing one Bomb or one starting combo. It changes the overall balance of each level.

When players begin with less power, they need more moves to achieve the same result. Every mistake becomes more expensive, every booster becomes more valuable, and failed attempts become more likely.

In other words, Gardenscapes has reduced the amount of immediate power available before a level starts and shifted more of the gameplay toward progression inside the level itself.

The Connection Between BlackBerry Treasure and Explosive Reward

BlackBerry Treasure and Explosive Reward are no longer occasional events. They have become permanent parts of Gardenscapes' weekly structure.

Instead of giving players maximum power before entering a level, the game now rewards longer play sessions through these recurring events. Progress, rewards, and bonuses are increasingly tied to continuous participation rather than powerful starting boosters.

This helps explain why the strongest pre-level options have disappeared. Gardenscapes now encourages players to earn advantages through gameplay instead of receiving them immediately.

Why the Game Feels Harder Now

Many players feel that levels have become more difficult, and these changes help explain why.

• You now start with one Bomb instead of two.
• The Rainbow Blast next to Dynamite combo is gone.
• The old Glove booster has been removed.
• More moves are needed to open the board.
• Weekly events play a much larger role in overall progression.

Even when the level layout remains unchanged, the opening strategy is different. Starting with fewer powerful tools naturally makes many levels feel longer and more challenging.

What This Means for Players

Players now need to approach levels differently than before. Powerful pre-level combinations can no longer solve many problems immediately.

The single Bomb must be used more carefully. Rainbow Blast combinations must usually be created during gameplay instead of being available before the level starts. Weekly events have also become a much more important part of long-term strategy.

This does not mean the game has become impossible. It simply requires more planning, patience, and efficient play than before.

Conclusion

The removal of the second Bomb and the Rainbow Blast next to Dynamite was not a random decision.

These changes are closely connected to Gardenscapes' new weekly structure, where BlackBerry Treasure and Explosive Reward have become permanent recurring events. The game now gives players less immediate power before a level begins while placing greater emphasis on event progression and gameplay itself.

That is why Gardenscapes feels different today. The levels themselves are only part of the story. The way every level begins has fundamentally changed.

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