THE PLAYBOOK · COEYSHOES
How to play Match Three
Make Match Three your next activity in the game library. 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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
One thing to notice as you play
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you are aiming for
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
The playing sequence
- 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.
How to interact with the game
Tap adjacent cells. Use the control method described here for this activity. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
One way to understand the rules
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
An important reminder
A swap making no match is reverted. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Match Three?
The key detail is this: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Match Three?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap adjacent cells.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Match Three?
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
The key detail is this: A swap making no match is reverted.
For a quick reminder, what format does Match Three offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
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.