Match-3 Game Articles

Match-3 Game Glossary

By GILWGN | Updated 2025

Common Terms

Swap - exchanging two pieces. Cascade - chain reactions. Boosters - special power-ups. Lives - energy system limiting play.

Power-up Vocabulary

Bomb - clears surrounding area. Color Blast - removes all pieces of one color. Wrapped - explodes in a cross pattern.

Game Mode Names

Main Story - primary level progression. Challenge - limited-move special levels. Rush - time-based modes.