match-three game
noun1
Video games A tile-matching game in which sets of three must be matched.
- A match-three game built into a very basic RPG framework, Infinite Interactive's title was a sleeper hit, sucking people in before they'd realized they were even in danger.2010, “Puzzle Quest”, in 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die, page 741:
- This enjoyable match-three game features warriors with different special moves to help you clear a path on each grid.2015, “Quick Hits”, in Android Magazine, number 55, UK, page 85:
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- This great match-three game offers dozens of modes and hundreds of levels, so I'm sure it will keep me busy for quite some time.2016, "Around The IPhone Life Office", iPhone Life, Spring 2016, page 12