How to Play Match Three

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How to play Match Three

Bring your attention to one round of Match Three. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.

8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.

A careful first round

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.

Your goal

Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.

Step by step

1. Swap adjacent pieces to make a line of three or more.
2. Matched pieces disappear.
3. Falling pieces can trigger cascades.
4. Reach the target before running out of moves.

Controls

Tap adjacent cells. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Check any mode label before starting.

A useful example

A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.

Watch out for this

A swap making no match is reverted. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.

Common questions