THE PLAYBOOK · NMGDASHUJU
Match Three: how a round works
Match Three gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
A focus for your next round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
Aim for this result
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Making your moves
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Tap adjacent cells. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A closer look at one example
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
A useful caution
A swap making no match is reverted. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Read these answers for extra help
For this browser game, what is the goal of Match Three?
The key detail is this: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
Before I begin, how do I control Match Three?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap adjacent cells.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Match Three?
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
For clarity: A swap making no match is reverted.
Before I begin, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.