Magic Lines is a sliding puzzle game where the player must place water pipes within a time limit on a 5x5 grid to create a path for a red spark to travel.[2][3]
Aktueller Software Markt compared the game to Super Pipeline and Block Hole, and called the game unoriginal but well staged and fun.[1]Power Play said the same concept is done better in the Game Boy game, Blodia.[2]Amiga-Magazin compared the game to Pipe Mania and thought the game was too difficult.[5]Joystick also compared it to Pipe Mania and said the game will appeal to fans of puzzle games.[4]ST Format liked the graphics and sound but said the gameplay is frustrating.[3]