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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. 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.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Step by step
- Swap adjacent pieces to make a line of three or more.
- Matched pieces disappear.
- Falling pieces can trigger cascades.
- 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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
A swap making no match is reverted. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Match Three?
Keep this in mind: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
Before I begin, how do I control Match Three?
Tap adjacent cells.
While learning, what example helps explain Match Three?
The key detail is this: A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
The key detail is this: A swap making no match is reverted.
While reading the Guide, what format does Match Three offer?
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
On this playing page, which play mode does Match Three use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.