# Match242

> A puzzle game where players match stones by color or number to clear the board. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Wyckoff.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match242/id1195711892 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Wyckoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/954159048)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-01-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match242/id1195711892/reviews.md

## What is Match242?

In Match242 players slide stones around the board to match others by color or number or both. When a match is made, both stones are removed from the board and you earn points based on the numbers. If both the color and number match, the points are doubled. The goal is to clear the board to advance to the next level, and to get bonus points for clearing levels. After you have cleared about of any level, several more stones are added, two at a time, to make it more challenging. There are also cool sound effects as you drag stones, make matches, and stones tiles are added.

The game starts with a 3x4 grid, then moves up to 4x5, 5x6 and finally infinite levels at 6x7. The number of colors increase up to 8, and the numbers on the stones keep increasing as you level up. If you find that there are no more stones to match but you haven't cleared the board, you can use bonus points to get more stones - each bonus point is worth two new stones. The game ends if you can't clear a level and you run out of bonus points.

## Key features

- Match stones by color or number
- Earn points for matches
- Clear the board to advance levels
- Increasing difficulty with more colors and numbers
- Use bonus points for extra stones
- Cool sound effects

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match242/id1195711892/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Totally hooked!

*2017-02-19, version 1.0*

This is a great game!  Easy to play, but still requires strategy to win.  Cool sound effects!

## Frequently asked questions about Match242

### What is the main objective in Match242?

The main objective in Match242 is to clear the board by matching stones of the same color or number. Successfully clearing levels earns you points and allows you to advance.

### How does the difficulty increase in Match242?

The difficulty increases as you progress through levels. The grid size expands, the number of colors increases up to 8, and the numbers on the stones become higher.

### Can I get stuck in Match242, and how do I get out?

Yes, you can get stuck if there are no more stones to match but the board is not cleared. You can use bonus points to get more stones, with each bonus point providing two new stones.

### What happens if I run out of bonus points in Match242?

If you cannot clear a level and you run out of bonus points, the game ends. This means you have exhausted all options to continue playing that level.

### What devices is Match242 available on?

Match242 is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for Match242?

Match242 has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### How often is Match242 updated?

The latest version of Match242 is 1.1, which was last updated on March 2, 2020. It has not received updates since then.

### Does Match242 have ads?

The provided data does not specify whether Match242 contains advertisements. The 'hasAds' field is null.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1 — 2020-03-02

Version 1.1 includes free-form dragging of stones, a new color scheme, new sound effects and new levels that make the game more challenging.

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