Match It

Tamtex’s Match It, released in 1989, offers a tabletop puzzle experience for two players simultaneously. The game draws its gameplay from the Japanese title Shisen-shou - Joshiryou-hen, though this export version has had all explicit content removed. Two players face off against each other on identical grids filled with colorful tiles; the objective is to clear the grid by strategically swapping adjacent tiles, creating rows or columns of matching colors that disappear from the board. Gameplay involves careful planning and anticipating your opponent's moves as you compete to be the first to empty your respective playing field. The game’s simple mechanics are easy to learn, but mastering the strategic elements requires foresight and a keen eye for patterns. Match It marked the beginning of a series, with Match It II following in 1993. This two-player tabletop arcade game provides a straightforward yet engaging competitive puzzle experience, ideal for quick matches and casual play.