How to Play Match Three

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Match Three: how a round works

Try Match Three at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.

Give this approach a try

Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.

Understand the aim

Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.

How a round unfolds

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.

Your inputs

Tap adjacent cells. Read a button’s label before selecting it. 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. Notice the change in the playing area.

A mistake to avoid

A swap making no match is reverted. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.

Game-specific help