Match Masters is a competitive PvP match-3 puzzle game where you and an opponent take turns swapping tiles on the same board, racing to outscore each other with strategic matches, special pieces, and powerful boosters. Developed by Candivore with over 60 million downloads worldwide, this HTML5 version lets you play free in your browser on PLRun — no download needed.

Match Masters takes the classic match-3 formula and turns it into a head-to-head competitive experience. Both you and your opponent play on the same board, taking turns swapping colored tiles to create rows or columns of three or more matching symbols.

Every move you make affects the board state your opponent inherits, which means you're not just scoring — you're also denying setups and controlling the grid. The strategic depth comes from the booster and perk system.

Matching blue star tiles charges your booster meter, and once filled, you can activate a booster ability that clears tiles, creates special pieces, or disrupts the board in your favor. There are over 20 boosters in the game, each with unique effects — from Sticky Goo that spreads across connected symbols to Firecracker that destroys random tile groups.

Beyond 1v1 matches, the game features narrative paths like Center Stage, The Sorcerer's Pit, Cottage Garden, and Alien Abduction — each with its own themed progression and narrator. You earn coins from wins and daily rewards, unlock cosmetic skins, join Teams for sticker trading and team events, and compete on global leaderboards.