THE PLAYBOOK · QINSMAN
How to play Match Three
Try Match Three at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
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. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
A swap making no match is reverted. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
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?
For clarity: Tap adjacent cells.
For my first round, what example helps explain Match Three?
The key detail is this: A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
What should I watch out for in Match Three?
Keep this in mind: A swap making no match is reverted.
While learning, what format does Match Three offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
On this playing page, 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.