Daruma Matching
Free to play
Daruma Matching
Game by GamePix. The provider may show ads and use cookies. Learn more
- Category
- Arcade
- Platform
- Web browser
- Provider
- GamePix
- Price
- Free to play
About Daruma Matching
Daruma Matching is a color-linking puzzle starring Daruma dolls, the traditional round Japanese figures. The rule fits in one sentence: link three or more dolls of the same color to make a match. Each match is a move, and points come from those matches, so every link you make adds to your total.
The twist is efficiency. The aim is not only to score the most points but to do it in as few moves as possible, which favours planning over a string of quick, small matches. Difficulty escalates as you play, so the same simple rule asks for sharper eyes the further you get. It is simple to learn and hard to master, and it is laid out in portrait for playing on an upright phone, with the colorful dolls filling the screen.
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How to play Daruma Matching
Objective
Connect at least three same-colored Daruma dolls to score points, reaching the highest score you can in as few moves as possible.
Getting started
- Hold the phone upright, since Daruma Matching uses a portrait layout.
- Look over the dolls and find three or more of the same color that can be linked together.
- Make your first link to score; three dolls of one color is the minimum for a match.
- Before each move, look for longer chains, because the goal is the most points in the fewest moves.
- Keep matching as the difficulty climbs, and try to beat your previous high score.
Tips
- Because the goal is points in as few moves as possible, look for the longest same-color chain before settling for a three-doll link.
- Three dolls is only the minimum, so check whether a chain can stretch to include more dolls of that color before you make it.
- Difficulty escalates as you play, so practise spotting long chains early, before the harder stages leave less room for error.
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Daruma Matching FAQ
How many dolls do you need to link in Daruma Matching?
At least three of the same color. Linking more is allowed, and since the aim is the highest score in as few moves as possible, longer links are usually worth looking for.
What is the goal of Daruma Matching?
Score the most points while using as few moves as possible. Every match of same-colored Daruma dolls counts, so efficient play beats making lots of small links.
Does the game get harder?
Yes, the difficulty escalates as you play. The rule stays the same, linking three or more dolls of one color, but finding good matches becomes more demanding.
Is Daruma Matching made for phones?
It runs on phones and computers alike. On a phone, hold it upright, because the dolls are arranged for a tall portrait screen.