Description
Instructions: Use your mouse to play this game.
Most match 3 games are a quiet solo puzzle. Match Arena changes that by putting you up against another real person, which its makers present as a first for the genre. You still make matches of three or more, but now someone else in the arena is trying to do it better than you. That is why we file it under Multiplayer.
The appeal is the rivalry. A move that would be fine in a relaxed game matters a lot more when a real opponent is in the match with you, so sharp eyes count as much as planning.
Winning a match 3 duel
The basics are those of any match 3 game. Swap two neighboring pieces to form a line of three or more alike, and that line is cleared from the board. Longer lines and chain reactions are generally worth more. The difference in Match Arena is who sits on the other side, since your opponent is a real player, so the aim is to outplay them rather than simply finish a level.
Beating a real opponent
- Check every corner of the grid before moving, the best match is rarely the first one you notice.
- Look for swaps that set up a second match as the new pieces fall.
- Pay attention to how your opponent plays, a real player's habits are worth learning.
Game details
- Platforms
- Desktop
- Categories
- 1 Player, Matching Game, Multiplayer, Puzzle, HTML5, Match 3
- Rating
- 90.97% (15.957 votes)
- Times played
- 802.798
Frequently asked questions
Do I play against the computer?
No, the game is presented as match 3 against real players.
Do I need to know match 3 rules first?
It helps, but the core idea is simple. Put three or more matching pieces in a row and they disappear.