Link matching animals, even diagonally, before time ends
Animals Crush Match 3 fills a grid with cartoon animal tiles and starts a clock. You drag a line through at least three identical animals to clear them, and because links can run diagonally as well as across and up, a quick eye can stretch a simple match into a long zigzag chain. Longer chains are worth more, so speed and vision both count.
How to play Animals Crush Match 3
- Press on an animal and drag through neighboring tiles showing the same animal.
- Link at least three in any direction, diagonals included, then release to clear the chain.
- Fresh animals fall in to fill the gaps and open up new chains.
- Rack up as many points as you can before the timer hits zero.
Controls
| Mouse: click and drag | Draw a chain through matching animals |
|---|---|
| Finger drag | Draw chains on a touchscreen |
Tips to play better
- Hunt for L shapes and zigzags; diagonal links hide chains you'd miss scanning only rows and columns.
- Before you let go, check whether another matching animal touches the end of your chain.
- Clear tiles low on the grid when you can, since the animals that drop in may line up your next chain.
- In the last seconds, stop searching for the perfect route and clear every quick chain you can find.
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Animals Crush Match 3 gameplay video
Gameplay recorded by the Vogimo team.
Animals Crush Match 3 FAQ
Do diagonal links count?
Yes. Animals can be linked diagonally as well as horizontally and vertically, and using those corners is the easiest way to build long chains.
Should I make many short chains or a few long ones?
A long chain earns more from a single move, so take a moment to extend it while time allows. Switch to fast, short chains when the clock is almost out.
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