FACE MATCH
Swap. Line up three. Pop.
Your goal:
Make 3 matching tiles in a row 😍😍😍. Horizontal or vertical.
How to do that:
Swap two tiles that are touching (left, right, up, or down).
Example:
😍 😋 😍
😂 😍 😊 → swap 😋 → 😍
If your swap makes 3 in a row:
💥 They pop ⬇️ New tiles fall 📈 Your score goes up
If it doesn’t:
❌ The swap is rejected — try again.
How points work:
Match size → Base points
3 faces = 25 pts
4 faces = 50 pts
5+ faces = 90 pts
Cascades:
Every cascade adds +50 bonus points.
Here's the board.
HOW YOU COMPARE
Your score vs the average player
WHY YOUR BRAIN LIKES THIS
You're scanning the whole board at once, holding a plan in mind before you move, then reacting the instant the pieces line up. That mix of patience and quick reaction — plus a goal to chase and a streak counter egging you on — is exactly what makes it so hard to put down after just one round.
BENEFITS
- Pattern recognition. Spot matches hiding across rows and columns.
- Planning ahead. Think a move or two before you swap.
- Working memory. Track the whole board while you decide.
BENEFITS
- Visual scanning. Scan a busy grid without missing a match.
- Quick decisions. Commit to a swap and see it through.
- Mini mental reset. A minute of popping faces, a clearer head.
P.S. Beating your own best is the real game — chase the goal, then chase your Speedrun score.