Christmas 2020 Match 3 Deluxe
A dated title on an undated game — the year in the name is the only thing that aged.
The year in the title is worth addressing first: nothing in this game is tied to 2020, and nothing in it has expired. It is a festive board that happened to be published with a year stamped on it, and it plays exactly as it did then.
Underneath, it is the familiar deluxe structure — a target per level, three helpers, difficulty climbing as you go. Hourglasses buy time, bombs open a region, the jolly item covers whatever is missing.
The one practical consequence of the dated name is that this edition tends to be overlooked in favour of its undated siblings, which means the boards themselves are no worse and the queue in front of them is shorter. If you like the family, there is no reason to skip this one.
Controls
Click or tap two adjacent items to swap them.
How to Play
- Read the target before opening the board.
- Match three or more identical festive items.
- Diagnose a stuck level: short of time, or short of space.
- Answer with an hourglass for the first, a bomb or jolly item for the second.
Tips & Tricks
Ignore the year and judge it against the other deluxe editions on this site. They share a skeleton, so the only real question is which set of pieces your eye reads fastest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the game out of date?
No. The year appears in the title only; nothing in the game depends on it.
How does a level end?
By matching three or more identical items until the level target is reached.
What are the helpers?
Hourglasses, bombs and a jolly item.
Is it free?
Yes, free in the browser here.
