THE PLAYBOOK · ZHYCMS
Learn the rules of Match Three
Open Match Three, check the instructions and begin a round. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Give this approach a try
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your objective
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Work through an example
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
Keep this in mind
A swap making no match is reverted. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions about this game
What is the goal of Match Three?
Keep this in mind: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
While learning, how do I control Match Three?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap adjacent cells.
What example helps explain Match Three?
The key detail is this: A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Match Three?
For clarity: A swap making no match is reverted.
For my first round, what format does Match Three offer?
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
As a new player, 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.