About Shadow Match
Shadow Match trains mental rotation. A pattern of lit squares is shown, and you must find the option that is exactly the same pattern turned by a quarter, half or three-quarter turn. The other options are different patterns with the same number of squares.
How to play
- Study the big pattern at the top.
- Tap the option that is the same pattern rotated.
- Wrong answers cost one of your three lives.
Tips and strategy
- Pick one distinctive corner of the pattern and track where it ends up.
- Rotate your head or tilt your phone to check your guess.
- Count the squares in each row to compare patterns quickly.
Levels, stars and XP
Finish a level to earn one to three stars and XP towards your player level. Replay any unlocked level to improve your stars. From level 151 the game enters endless mode, where each level is a remix of an earlier one with fresh colours and a slightly higher difficulty.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I play Shadow Match?
- Study the big pattern at the top. Tap the option that is the same pattern rotated. Wrong answers cost one of your three lives.
- What is a good strategy for Shadow Match?
- Pick one distinctive corner of the pattern and track where it ends up.
- How many levels does Shadow Match have?
- Shadow Match has 150 levels that rise gradually in difficulty. After level 150 the game continues without end: levels are drawn from the first 150 in a newly shuffled order, with new colours, flipped or rotated layouts and a small difficulty boost, so the level number keeps increasing.
- Is it free to play?
- Yes. Shadow Match is completely free and runs in your browser on phones, tablets and computers. No download or account is needed.
- Does my progress save?
- Your level, stars and XP are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your site data will reset them.