Merchant Puzzle – Triple Match

 ### **2. Key Features**

* **Hybrid Gameplay:** Combines 3D tile-matching (triple match) with a progression-based restaurant sim.

* **Diverse Locations:** Includes over 8 different restaurant locations, each with 5 to 15 unique upgrades to unlock.

* **Whimsical Customers:** Serve standard diners or special "guest" customers like space crews, corporate executives, or even a swarm of bees.

* **Progression System:** As you serve more customers, you earn profits to upgrade your kitchen and unlock new culinary venues.

* **Offline Play:** The game is playable without an internet connection, though some features (like reward ads) require it.

### **3. How to Play**

* **The Matching Phase:** You are presented with a pile of 3D food items (burgers, fruits, snacks). Tap on an item to move it to the holding bar (which usually has 7 slots).

* **The Triple Rule:** When three identical items are in your holding bar, they vanish and are "collected" as ingredients.

* **Serving Customers:** Above the puzzle board, customers show their specific orders. You must match the specific tiles they need to complete their orders and send them on their way.

* **The Clock:** Levels are timed. You must fulfill the required orders before the timer runs out to progress.

### **4. How to Win: Strategy & Tips**

* **Manage Your Bar Space:** The most common way to lose is filling up your 7-slot holding bar with non-matching items. Avoid picking up "blocking" tiles unless you are certain you can find their pairs quickly.

* **Target Active Orders First:** Don’t just match everything you see. Focus on the specific items the current customers are requesting to clear the queue and bring in new high-paying diners.

* **Top-Down Strategy:** Since it is a 3D pile, always look for tiles on the top layer first. Digging deep for a third item can often trap you if the items on top aren't useful for your current orders.

* **Save Boosters for Tight Spots:** Use the "Undo" or "Shuffle" boosters only when your bar is nearly full and you have no clear matches.

* **Upgrade Early:** Use your profits to upgrade your restaurant facilities as soon as possible; this often increases your efficiency or the value of the dishes served.

### **5. Technical Details**

* **Developer:** SayGames LTD.

* **Platform:** iOS 15.0 or later (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch), macOS 15.0+ (with M1 chip), and Apple Vision.

* **Size:** Approximately 228.9 MB.

* **Monetization:** Free-to-play with Ad-supported rewards and In-App Purchases (to remove ads or buy currency/boosters).

* **Privacy:** Tracks location, identifiers, and usage data for advertising and analytics.

* **Energy System:** The game uses an energy mechanic where levels cost energy to play, which replenishes over time (approx. 1 energy every 6-7 minutes, capped at 8).