Select a gem by clicking or tapping it. It will glow to show it is selected.
Swap with an adjacent gem (up, down, left, or right) by clicking the neighboring gem. The swap only works if it creates a match of 3 or more identical gems in a row or column.
Score points by matching gems: 3 in a row = 100 points, 4 in a row = 300 points, 5+ in a row = 500 points. Cascade combos multiply your score!
Reach the target score before you run out of moves to advance to the next level. Each level requires a higher score and gives fewer moves.
Chain reactions happen when new gems falling in create additional matches. These cascade combos give bonus multiplied points!
Match-3 games originated with Shariki in 1994 and were popularized worldwide by Bejeweled in 2001 and Candy Crush Saga in 2012. Candy Crush alone has generated over $20 billion in lifetime revenue, proving the universal appeal of this simple mechanic. The core idea of swapping adjacent pieces to form groups of three or more matching colors is intuitive enough for anyone to pick up, yet deeply strategic at higher levels. Chain reactions and cascading combos, where one match triggers another as gems fall into place, create satisfying moments that keep players coming back. PlayBrain's version captures this timeless formula with level progression and score tracking, completely free in your browser.