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What kind of mechanics are there in Match-3 mode?

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The following mechanics can be found in Match-3 mode:

  • Rope Ladder mceclip0.png
    The player must make combinations next to any part of the Rope Ladder to gradually pull it up from the board.
  • Crossbow mceclip1.png mceclip2.png
    The Crossbow can destroy all clues in the row it targets. To fire a Crossbow, match a combination of clues of the same color next to it.
    After each move the crossbow turns, changing direction.
  • Mystery Sack mceclip3.png mceclip4.png
    To open the mystery sack, you should match it with clues of the same color. There may be both a useful bonus or a serious nuisance inside.
  • Chains mceclip5.png
    To remove chains from a clue, match it with other clues or detonate a Flask, Tesla Sphere, or Charge near it.
  • Magician’s Box mceclip6.png
    The player must place the required clues in the Magician’s Box. When filled, the box will disappear, making the investigation much easier.
  • Artist’s Palette mceclip7.png
    Make combinations next to the Artist’s Palette by removing clues of the same color. The palette will disappear once there is no more paint.
  • Tesla Sphere mceclip8.png
    Match clues in adjacent cells to overload the Tesla Sphere. It will result in a massive plasma discharge that will destroy all clues of the same type.
  • Stream mceclip9.png
    The stream shifts clues by one cell every move. If there is more than one in the level, they will be highlighted in different colors.
  • Devil’s Ink mceclip10.png
    To remove devil’s ink, match clues in adjacent cells in a row. You can’t let ink fill the whole field.
  • Ominous Bottle mceclip10.png
    The inhabitant of the Ominous Bottle never gets tired. It will still produce ink even after you’ve cleared all the tiles.
  • Brush mceclip11.png
    Combine clues of the same color next to the Brush, or touch it with the effects of special clues to fill it with paint. The filled Brush repaints 3 rows in front of it in its color.
  • Envelope mceclip12.png
    Match three clues on top of the envelopes to remove them from the field.
  • Mailbox mceclip13.png
    Match Mailboxes to reveal the letters beneath them that need to be removed.
  • Ice mceclip14.png
    You cannot move something that is frozen in ice. To free an icebound clue, combine it with clues of the same color.
  • Valise mceclip15.png
    Remove clues underneath the valise to drop it down and eventually remove it from the field.
  • Faustus the Cat mceclip16.png mceclip17.png
    Use treats to lure Faustus the cat out and help him find the way to his basket.
  • Feather mceclip18.png
    Remove feathers from the field by matching nearby clues.
  • Coin Purse mceclip19.png
    Match clues in adjacent cells to open the Coin Purse — its contents will help in your investigation.
  • Portal mceclip21.png
    Every clue that falls into it appears on the other side of the portal.
  • Steam Boiler mceclip22.png
    Collect clues of the corresponding color to heat up the Steam Boiler and cause a 5x5 cell explosion.
  • Jigsaw Puzzle mceclip23.png
    To remove the jigsaw puzzle, the player must find missing pieces in colored pouches by making combinations next to them.
  • Butterfly mceclip24.png
    To catch a butterfly, match it with clues of the same color. The butterfly will fly away if it reaches the top of the field!
  • Order mceclip25.png
    Match clues in adjacent cells to insert a gem in the Order. Once all the gems are in place, the Orders will disappear from the field.
  • Closed Door mceclip26.png
    Use a Poison Flask or a charge to break open the lock on the Closed Door. After that, match clues in adjacent cells to destroy the door itself.
  • Suspicious Trail mceclip27.png
    Collect combinations of clues to find Suspicious Trails under fallen leaves.
  • Magic Mirror mceclip28.png
    Collect the clues under the Magic Mirror to receive what it shows. But remember: it cannot be trusted...
  • Bomb mceclip29.png
    Remove all Bombs while the fuses are still burning. If a Bomb goes off, you will have to restart the level.
  • Locked Chest mceclip30.png
    To remove a Locked Chest from the field, bring a Key to it.
  • Balloon mceclip31.png
    Match Balloons with clues of the same color to clear them from the field. Don’t let Balloons fly away.
  • Box mceclip32.png
    To break Boxes, match clues next to them. Especially sturdy Boxes will have to be broken several times.
  • Dice mceclip33.png
    To reduce the number showing on the dice, make a row of clues in adjacent cells. Reach zero and the dice will disappear from the field.
  • Barriers mceclip34.png
    Barriers do not interfere with collecting the clues located on different sides, but they greatly slow down the process. You cannot remove a barrier from the field.
  • Colored Box mceclip35.png
    Match clues of the matching color next to a Colored Box to break it.
     
  • Poison Flask mceclip36.png
    Match five clues to get a Poison Flask.
    Match the Flask with clues of the same color to detonate it.
    When detonated, it will destroy clues in a 3x3 cell area.
  • Charge mceclip37.png
    Match four clues of the same color to get a Charge.
    Match the Charge with a clue of the same color to remove the whole row.
  • Colored Sphere mceclip0.png
    Match five clues in a row to get a Colored Sphere.
    Match the Sphere with a nearby clue to remove all clues of the same color.

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