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Match

Find sets of 3 cards with matching patterns

  • ~4 min
  • Set finder
  • Spatial

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How to play Match

  1. 1Find sets of 3 cards where each property is all same OR all different
  2. 2Each card has 4 properties: shape, color, fill, and count
  3. 3Select 3 cards that form a valid set

Tips and strategy for Match

  • Compare one property at a time, starting with the number of shapes on each card.
  • If two cards match on a property, the third card must match them too or the trio fails.
  • Cards inside a set you have already found are locked, so scan the untouched cards next.

Questions about Match

What makes three cards a set in Match?

For all four properties, shape, color, fill and count, the three cards must be either all the same or all different.

How long does a Match board take?

The estimate is about four minutes, and the board holds twelve cards with several sets hidden among them.

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