match-three game
Align identical icons
A match-three game is a puzzle video game where players swap adjacent tiles to align three or more matching elements in a row or column, causing them to disappear and score points.
The genre became massively popular with *Bejeweled* and later *Candy Crush Saga*, which pioneered the free-to-play mobile format.
Most match-three games add complexity through special tiles, obstacles, and level objectives.
- candy crushTile-matching mobile game
- combosGrouped elements together
- color schemesCoordinated sets of hues
- animationsMoving image sequences
- power-upsCollectible game bonuses
sound effects · achievements · chain reactions · level design · replayability · accessibility features · tutorials · themes · social sharing · app stores · scoring systems · high score · time limits · user interface · boosters · gems · fan art · freemium
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Genre of dense-projectile shooters
platformer · first-person shooter · racing game · fighting game · rhythm game
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Unstructured exploratory video game
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