How to Play Match Three

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How to play Match Three

Take a moment with Match Three before moving to another game. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.

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. Read that aim before choosing your first action. 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.

A useful example

A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.

Watch out for this

A swap making no match is reverted. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.

Common questions