Odd Question about Match 3 Algorithms

Unity Engine
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Hi guys,

I was thinking of doing yet another match 3 game. My question, is there an algorithm these games use to make sure there are always solutions to win or are the jewels, etc. just placed randomly?

I don’t know how you would make the game more difficult from level to level.

Thanks,

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random would work, for each level you have you could add a new color or a new “special” jewel that does stuff. So level 1 would have 2 colors, 3 would have 3, 4 would have a multi jewel added, 5 would add another color, 6 would have a timed bomb jewel. and so on and on and on.

I can see a jewel eating worm that starts munching through, unless you drop a jewel on him, he will start eating jewels as he goes, leaving his turds which you cant match with… lol

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Thanks :slight_smile:

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I think you’ll find that games are made each way. Some have algorithms to guarantee matches, and some don’t. The ones that don’t usually have a way of dealing with it, though… Either the game ends, or the board is cleared and repopulated.