THE PLAYBOOK · ZJTANSHI
Rules, controls and help for Match Three
Match Three gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Something to practise
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you need to achieve
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 steps to play
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
One way to understand the rules
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
An important reminder
A swap making no match is reverted. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
If you are unsure
As a new player, what is the goal of Match Three?
Keep this in mind: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
As a new player, how do I control Match Three?
The key detail is this: 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.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
The key detail is this: A swap making no match is reverted.
While learning, what format does Match Three offer?
For clarity: 8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
While learning, which play mode does Match Three use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.