Here's what I changed to make it easier and clearer:

**How clearing works:** Fill every cell in a complete line (any of the 3 hex directions: ↗ ↘ ↔) and it clears automatically, scoring points.

**Changes made:**
1. **How-to-play tutorial** - Shows on first visit explaining drag-to-place, line clearing, and objectives
2. **Smaller board** - Reduced from radius 5 to 4 (fewer cells to fill = easier lines)
3. **Fewer objectives** - 4-7 stars instead of 7-12
4. **Simpler pieces** - Removed the larger 4-cell shapes, added more single-hex pieces
5. **Green glow hints** - Empty cells that would complete a line now pulse green so you can see where to place
6. **Clear preview** - When dragging a piece, cells that would be cleared flash white so you know it'll trigger a clear
7. **Better text feedback** - Shows "LINE CLEAR!" when you clear a line

**Next Ideas:**
1. **Undo Button** - Add an undo for the last placed piece so mistakes aren't punishing
2. **Progressive Difficulty** - Start with a tiny 3-radius board and grow it each time you win

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