Game Overview

MATCH is a clean, competitive twist on match-3 with a strict, readable UI and instant response. The game is fully ported to C++ + SDL2, improving performance, input precision and native controller support on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Minimalist interface. Fast turns. Precise swaps. No distractions.

Basic move — swap, match, cascade.

Features

• C++ + SDL2 engine — low latency, smooth timing, fast startup.
• Modes: PvC (adaptive), local PvP, Tournament, Classic and Blitz.
• Saves & Autosaves: enter a save name; autosaves after each finished round; resume interrupted matches.
• Dynamic control hints: UI switches between KB/mouse and controller depending on last input.
• 20×20 grid, clean flat style, tight interactions.
• Optional rules: Bombs (2×2 → 4×4) and Color-chain clears.
• Controller + Keyboard/Mouse, windowed/fullscreen modes.

Tournament Mode

Elimination-style bracket: progress match by match and watch the structure update.

Rules

• Goal: swap adjacent tiles to create chains of three or more.
• Valid matches: horizontal, vertical, L-, T- and plus-shapes.
• Bomb rule: matching a 2×2 block triggers a 4×4 explosion (optional).
• Color-chain: adjacent tiles of same color also clear (optional).
• Turn flow: every swap must produce at least one match; cascades resolve automatically.

Bomb rule — optional 4×4 blast.

Controls

Menus: Arrow keys navigate, Enter confirms, Esc / right-click returns. Controller: D-Pad / A / B.

In-game: select a tile and swap with an adjacent tile using KB/mouse or controller.

Save & Autosave

• You enter a save name before starting.
• The game autosaves after each completed round (PvC/PvP).
• You can resume an interrupted match from the last auto-save.

System Requirements

• OS: Windows / macOS / Linux
• CPU: 2.0 GHz+ x64
• RAM: 4 GB
• GPU: any OpenGL/SDL2-capable adapter
• Storage: ~200 MB

Roadmap

• Implement full online multiplayer mode.
• Prepare an optimized release for the Microsoft Store.
• Evaluate a potential Steam launch.
• Explore console ports using the SDL2 engine.

Feedback is welcome — especially regarding balance, pacing and controller layout.