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* The ''Cradle of/Jewel Master'' series, originally developed by Awem Studio, combines this with city-building elements. It consists of:

** ''VideoGame/CradleOfEmpires'' (2014): The first game in the series to not be released on any computers or consoles (it's only on [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]] and [[UsefulNotes/AndroidGames Android]]). Even worse is that it's an AllegedlyFreeGame.

* ''VideoGame/FrozenFreeFall'': This one features the characters and setting of the 2013 Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon film ''Disney/{{Frozen}}''.

* ''Gunspell'', which is an UrbanFantasy RPG where you match gems to get Mana (of three different colors) to power up your gear, green celtic crosses to heal, or skulls made out of precious metals to directly damage an enemy.

* ''Hexic''

* ''Jewel of Atlantis''

* ''Chromashift'', which uses a relatively unique game mechanic, in that you change the color of the gems, instead of moving the gem positions. [[http://www.msfhigh.com/chromashift/]].

* ''VideoGame/Knightfall'': In the first game, three is the minimal amount of same-color blocks that can be eliminated. When there are no combinations left, the game lets you switch blocks around. In the second game, blocks can be eliminated in pairs and individually, but doing so consumes you AP at double and triple rates.

** ''Videogame/MarvelPuzzleQuest''

** ''Cradle of Empires'' (2014): The first game in the series to not be released on any computers or consoles (it's only on [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]] and [[UsefulNotes/AndroidGames Android]]). Even worse is that it's an AllegedlyFreeGame.

* ''VideoGame/PokemonBattleTrozei'', a sequel to ''VideoGame/PokemonTrozei'' but removing the ''falling'' mechanic. Also, it has nothing in common with ''Puzzle League'' which is a simple ''VideoGame/PanelDePon'' reskin.

** ''Cradle of Egypt'' (2011): Originally released for PC (along with an UsefulNotes/AdobeFlash online demo version) by Awem Studio. Ported to the UsefulNotes/Nintendo DS as ''Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2'' and to the UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS as ''Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2 3D'', both in 2012 by Rising Star Games. The number 2 was added so it wouldn't be confused with the previous game ''Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt'', however the number 2 was retained even in the USA, where said game was just called ''Jewel Master: Egypt''.

** ''Cradle of Rome'' (2007): The first game in the series, originally released for PC (along with an UsefulNotes/AdobeFlash online demo version) by Awem Studio. Ported to the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS in 2008 with its original title by Creator/D3Publisher and ported to the Wii in 2009 with the title ''Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt'' by Destineer (the European DS version also used this name). The PC and Flash versions also uses the name ''Rome Puzzle'' on some versions of the game.

** ''Cradle of Rome'' (2007): The first game in the series, originally released for PC (along with an UsefulNotes/AdobeFlash online demo version) by Awem Studio. Ported to the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS in 2008 with its original title by Creator/D3Publisher and ported to the UsefulNotes/Wii in 2009 with the title ''Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt'' by Destineer (the European DS version also used this name). The PC and Flash versions also uses the name ''Rome Puzzle'' on some versions of the game.

** ''Cradle of Empires'' (2014): The first game in the series to not be released on any computers or consoles (it's only on [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]] and [[UsefulNotes/AndroidGames Android]]. Even worse is that it's an AllegedlyFreeGame.

* ''Taisen Puzzle Dama'' and its numerous sequels and themed {{Spin Off}}s:
** ''Susume! Taisen Puzzle Dama''

* ''VideoGame/{{Tidalis}}'' has you match disconnected blocks using "streams".
* [[VideoGame/{{Hebereke}} ''Hebereke's Popoon'']]

* ''[[http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/ohmygod/ohmygod.htm Oh My God!]]''

* ''Cradle of Rome''

* ''{{VideoGame/Knightfall}}'': In the first game, three is the minimal amount of same-color blocks that can be eliminated. When there are no combinations left, the game lets you switch blocks around. In the second game, blocks can be eliminated in pairs and individually, but doing so consumes you AP at double and triple rates.

* ''YesChef''

* ''Videogame/{{Alphacat}}'' combines this with TurnBasedCombat. The more matching tiles you draw a line through, the more effective your attack is.

* ''Blastris B'', one of the six games sold with the [[LightGun Super Scope]].

* Play until you run out of time or space.
* Match a certain amount of Object X to advance
* Rack up a certain amount of points to advance

* ''Zoo Keeper''

* ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure JOJO]] Pitter-Patter Pop''

* ''[[http://www.starthinker.com/sand/bubbles.swf Bubbles]]'' (browser game requiring Flash).
* ''VideoGame/BubbleWitchSaga''
* ''WesternAnimation/InsideOut Thought Bubbles''.
* ''Palamedes'', with the twist that blocks can only be matched after being individually eliminated from the board
* ''Plotting'' (match two)
* ''Money Idol Exchanger'' (match two or five)
* ''Pop'n Pop''
* ''Zuma'' from the UsefulNotes/XboxLiveArcade
* ''Puzzloop''
* ''7 Wonders''
* ''VideoGame/{{Luxor}}''

* ''Chromashift'', which uses a relatively unique game mechanic, in that you change the color of the gems, instead of moving the gem positions. [[http://www.msfhigh.com/chromashift/]].

* ''VideoGame/WreckingCrew '98'': Each row of panels can be shifted, though unwanted panels can usually be demolished individually.

* TabletopGame/TicTacToe (Noughts and Crosses) might be the simplest match-three game. Two players. The first to get three X's or O's in a row, column, or diagonal is the winner.
** Game show ''Series/TheHollywoodSquares'' and its UK counterpart ''Celebrity Squares'' are based on this.
* The game show ''Series/ThreeOnAMatch'' had contestants attempting to match either prizes or images (depending on when in the run it was) on a large 4x3 game board, using money earned from answering questions to uncover boxes.
* ''VideoGame/BestFiends'' has players create a line through at least three of the same piece to clear them off of the board, filling up meters to unleash special attacks and depleting slug hit points. Some levels require certain amounts of a piece to be cleared to finish it.

* ''VideoGame/DisneyEmojiBlitz'' features famous Creator/{{Disney}} and Creator/{{Pixar}} characters and items in emoji form. Its main draw is that it comes with a free mobile keyboard that allows players to use the emojis in their favorite messaging apps, but the emojis have to be unlocked by playing the game itself.

* VideoGame/FrozenFreeFall: This one features the characters and setting of the 2013 Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon film Disney/{{Frozen}}.

* ''VideoGame/AkanesasuSekaiDeKimiToUtau'', the SpiritualSucessor of ''[=Yume100=]'' above.

* ''VideoGame/AkanesasuSekaiDeKimiToUtau'', which combines the mechanic with a fantasy adventure OtomeGame plot.

* ''MauiWowee''

* ''MassiveMatch.io'', an IoGame (obviously) where everyone plays simultaneously on the same board. Rotates between several different cooperative and team-competition modes, though they all track individual scores as well.

A CasualVideoGame sub-genre that is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. The object is to match three objects of similar color/shape/species to eliminate said objects from the playing field. Specific objectives vary from game to game, but include: