Number Match - Number Games

Abstract

Number Match - Number Games is a grid-based logic puzzle for players who enjoy quiet, methodical number games. The aim is to remove every number by selecting pairs that are either identical or add up to 10, making it suitable for short sessions as well as longer attempts to improve a score.

How the puzzles work

Numbers can be paired across adjacent horizontal, vertical and diagonal spaces. A pair may also connect the end of one row with the beginning of the next. When no useful pairs remain, the remaining numbers can be moved into additional lines, giving the board more possibilities without changing the central rule.

• Match equal values, such as 1 and 1 or 7 and 7.
• Match combinations totalling 10, such as 6 and 4 or 8 and 2.
• Tap each number in a pair to cross it out and earn points.
• Use hints when the available moves are difficult to spot.
• Clear the whole grid to complete a puzzle.

Scoring and play style

Number Match rewards clearing space efficiently. Removing rows and pairing numbers that are far apart can add to the score, while clearing the entire board gives a larger bonus. The result is less about rapid tapping than about scanning the grid, considering future moves and choosing when to extend the number lines.

At a glance

Published by Easybrain in the Puzzle category, the game has a 4.47917 rating from 524,791 reviews and 50,000,000+ installs. It is a mobile interpretation of the paper-style number puzzles also known as Take Ten, Numberama and 10 Seeds, so it should appeal to players looking for a familiar ruleset in a more portable format.