THE PLAYBOOK · 373GS
How to play Match Three
Try Match Three at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
A swap making no match is reverted. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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
On this playing page, what is the goal of Match Three?
Keep this in mind: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Match Three?
The key detail is this: Tap adjacent cells.
What example helps explain Match Three?
Keep this in mind: A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
A swap making no match is reverted.
When I return, what format does Match Three offer?
Keep this in mind: 8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
While reading the Guide, 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.