About Number Match
Play Number Match online for free. Clear the board by selecting two tiles that are either equal or sum to 10 — the tiles must be adjacent, or have a clear line between them with only empty spaces in the way. Clear every tile to win.
The Rules
Pair up matching numbers, or pairs that sum to 10, to clear them from the board before you run out of moves.
Step by Step
- Tiles can be matched if they're equal (like 4 and 4) or sum to 10 (like 6 and 4).
- Two tiles can be matched if they're directly adjacent, in the same row or column with only cleared cells between them, or adjacent diagonally.
- Matched tiles clear from the board, opening up new adjacent pairs.
- Clear the entire board to solve the puzzle — a shuffle button helps if you get stuck.
Tips & Strategy
- Scan the edges of the board first — tiles there often have fewer neighbors to check.
- Clearing a tile can open up a long-distance match across a row or column, so recheck after every move.
- Prioritize matches that unblock the most other tiles rather than the first pair you spot.
- Pairs that sum to 10 are easy to miss under time pressure — deliberately scan for them (1+9, 2+8, 3+7...) rather than only hunting for exact matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a valid pair in Number Match?
Two tiles with the same value, or two tiles whose values sum to 10.
Do matched tiles have to be next to each other?
They can be adjacent (including diagonally), or in the same row/column with only already-cleared cells between them.
What happens if I run out of moves?
Use the shuffle button to rearrange the remaining tiles into a new layout without losing your progress — it's there specifically for when no valid pair is left.
