THE PLAYBOOK · KZZDM
How to play Match Three
Open Match Three, check the instructions and begin a round. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Read that aim before choosing your first action. 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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
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. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Match Three?
The key detail is this: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
How do I control Match Three?
Tap adjacent cells.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Match Three?
Here is the relevant explanation: A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
The key detail is this: A swap making no match is reverted.
For my first round, what format does Match Three offer?
Keep this in mind: 8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
On this playing page, which play mode does Match Three use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.