THE PLAYBOOK · HONGYIWEN
How to play Match Three
Bring your attention to one round of Match Three. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
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. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Match Three?
Keep this in mind: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
As a new player, how do I control Match Three?
Keep this in mind: Tap adjacent cells.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Match Three?
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
Keep this in mind: A swap making no match is reverted.
Before I begin, what format does Match Three offer?
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Match Three use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.