THE PLAYBOOK · XYKLJ
How to play Match Three
Start Match Three by looking at the playing area and its controls. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. 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.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. 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. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. 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. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Match Three?
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Match Three?
Keep this in mind: Tap adjacent cells.
For my first round, what example helps explain Match Three?
For clarity: A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
For clarity: A swap making no match is reverted.
For this browser game, what format does Match Three offer?
Keep this in mind: 8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
While learning, 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.
