The basic rule
Swap blocks to form a line of three or more matching blocks. A basic match clears those blocks and changes the position of the pieces above them.
What makes a chain different?
A chain happens when one clear changes the board and causes another clear to occur. The official description identifies chaining as the main learning curve because chains create more pressure than isolated matches.
A five-step practice routine
- Clear simple groups without letting the board reach the top.
- Before swapping, look at where the blocks above the match will fall.
- Prepare a second match one row above the first.
- Use campaign matches to practice the same setup repeatedly.
- Move to PvP only after you can build a planned two-step chain.
Common beginner mistake
Clearing the first available match can keep you alive briefly but destroy the setup for a larger chain. The better question is not only "what can I clear?" but "what will fall after this clear?"
What still needs frame-by-frame testing
Exact garbage values, timing windows, character-specific modifiers, and optimal openings require repeatable tests in the release build. This guide does not invent those numbers.