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Match Three: what to know before playing
Bring your attention to one round of Match Three. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Practice with a purpose
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you need to achieve
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the 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.
Follow the example
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Read the matching step again.
Check this before moving on
A swap making no match is reverted. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
More answers before you play
As a new player, what is the goal of Match Three?
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
When I return, how do I control Match Three?
Tap adjacent cells.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Match Three?
Here is the relevant explanation: A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
For clarity: A swap making no match is reverted.
While learning, what format does Match Three offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Before I begin, 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.