The Basics
Hex Match is a swap-based puzzle game.
- Goal: Achieve the highest score possible before running out of moves.
- Moves: You start with 30 moves. Every swap counts as 1 move.
- Matching: Align 3 or more tiles of the same color vertically or horizontally to clear them.
Combo Engineering
Novice players look for existing matches. Expert players create them.
The "Setup" Move
Sometimes it is worth wasting a move to position a tile so that the next match triggers a chain reaction.
SCORING FORMULA:
Score = (Tiles Cleared * 10) * (Combo Multiplier + 1)
Score = (Tiles Cleared * 10) * (Combo Multiplier + 1)
A 4-chain combo is worth exponentially more than 4 separate matches. Always look at the column above your target match to see what will fall into place.
Master Class Tips
Bottom-Up Strategy
Matches made at the bottom of the grid cause more tiles to shift than matches at the top. This increases the statistical probability of accidental "cascade" matches occurring.
Don't Rush
Unlike other arcade games, there is no time limit here. Only a move limit. Take your time to analyze the entire board.