THE PLAYBOOK · SALESWOOD
The Match Three playbook
Make Match Three your next activity in the game library. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Practice beyond the first move
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Aim for this result
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Using the playing area
Tap adjacent cells. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Try this example
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
One detail worth checking
A swap making no match is reverted. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
More answers before you play
As a new player, what is the goal of Match Three?
Keep this in mind: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
Before I begin, how do I control Match Three?
The key detail is this: Tap adjacent cells.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Match Three?
For clarity: A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line.
What should I watch out for in Match Three?
For clarity: A swap making no match is reverted.
For this browser game, what format does Match Three offer?
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
While learning, 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.