About Number Match
Number-pairing puzzles like Numberzilla are a popular brain-training trend, mixing simple arithmetic with spatial logic.
Number Match at a glance
| Genre | Logic game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap |
| Typical game length | 5 to 20 minutes |
| Lives | None |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Number Match
- Pick two numbers. Equal numbers, or two that add up to 10.
- Check they are neighbors. Across, down, diagonal, or end of a row to start of the next, with only crossed cells between.
- Add numbers. When stuck, copy the remaining numbers to the end.
Rules
- Empty rows vanish for bonus points.
- The game ends when no pairs are left and you have no additions.
Levels and difficulty
Each cleared board starts a bigger stage.
Scoring
10 points per pair, 50 per cleared row, and a bonus for clearing the board. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Number Match
- Clear pairs that empty a row first.
- Save additions for when you are truly stuck.
History of the game
The rules come from a pencil-and-paper puzzle often called "Take Ten" or "Numberama".
How we built and tested Number Match
We tested the adjacency rules in every direction, including across line breaks, to match the standard rules.
Frequently asked questions
Which numbers match?
Equal numbers or two numbers that add up to 10.
What does Add numbers do?
It copies remaining numbers to the end of the board.