Question 1

Should I clear the flag or the note head first on the Eighth Note board?

Accepted Answer

The flag, by a wide margin. The flag's hook rests on the top of the stem and the upper-right of the note head, so it comes free with only a tile or two removed. The note head is the densest part of the board and should be your last major area, kept in reserve while you open the lighter stem and flag.

Question 2

Why do a few tiles where the stem meets the note head stop being selectable?

Accepted Answer

Those seam tiles are sandwiched: covered by the note head on one side and pinned by stem tiles on the other. If you dig into the top of the head before clearing the stem down to that join, both supports vanish together and the seam tiles go dead until you reopen the area. Clear the stem first to avoid it.

Question 3

Is the Eighth Note good for a beginner?

Accepted Answer

Yes. At 2 out of 5 it is among the easier symbol boards. The thin stem hands you free tiles immediately, the small flag rarely traps anything for long, and only the single stem-to-head junction needs real care. It is a forgiving place to practice working a dense cluster from the outside in.

Question 4

What do flowers and seasons match with here?

Accepted Answer

As on every board, any flower tile pairs with any other flower, and any season pairs with any other season. On the Eighth Note they often surface around the rim of the note head, so you can usually grab them whenever two are exposed rather than holding out for an exact match.