THE PLAYBOOK · LUODIQIAN
How to play Match Three
Open Match Three, check the instructions and begin a round. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
A swap making no match is reverted. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Match Three?
Keep this in mind: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
On this playing page, how do I control Match Three?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap adjacent cells.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Match Three?
Keep this in mind: A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
The key detail is this: A swap making no match is reverted.
What format does Match Three offer?
The key detail is this: 8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
When I return, which play mode does Match Three use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.