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How to play Match Three
Match Three gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Practice beyond the first move
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
The objective of a round
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
How to interact with the game
Tap adjacent cells. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
See the idea in action
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Where a round can go wrong
A swap making no match is reverted. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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.
More answers before you play
For this browser game, what is the goal of Match Three?
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
While learning, how do I control Match Three?
The key detail is this: Tap adjacent cells.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Match Three?
For clarity: 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.
When I return, what format does Match Three offer?
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
For this browser game, which play mode does Match Three use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
