Game guide · 2COPE
Your guide to Match Three
Try Match Three at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Take a closer look while playing
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
Aim for this result
Score 900 points in twenty-five moves. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Tap adjacent cells. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use one clear input at a time.
An example before you play
A horizontal swap can complete a vertical line. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Check this before moving on
A swap making no match is reverted. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the goal of Match Three?
For clarity: Score 900 points in twenty-five moves.
As a new player, how do I control Match Three?
Tap adjacent cells.
As a new player, what example helps explain Match Three?
Keep this in mind: 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.
What format does Match Three offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 8×8 board, move budget, cascades and no-legal-move handling.
Which play mode does Match Three use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For my first round, where should I start with Match Three?
Swap adjacent pieces to make a line of three or more.
While reading the Guide, do I need an account or a payment for Match Three?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, how can I find Match Three again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Match Three?
For clarity: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.