Number Match: Ten Crush Puzzle

### **1. Description**

**Number Match: Ten Crush Puzzle** is a modern evolution of the classic logic puzzle *Numberama* (or *Ten Pair*). While the original game focuses simply on clearing the board, "Ten Crush" introduces **level-based targets**. Instead of just matching numbers until the board is empty, you must clear specific obstacles or collect items (like grass, lilies, or slime) by making matches adjacent to them. It is marketed as a brain-training tool for improving memory, concentration, and basic math skills.

### **2. Key Features**

* **Target-Driven Levels:** Thousands of stages where you must collect specific elements to win, adding a layer of strategy over the basic matching mechanic.

* **Intuitive Match Rules:** Match numbers that are **identical** (e.g., 2 and 2) or **sum to 10** (e.g., 4 and 6).

* **Multiple Connection Angles:** Pairs can be connected horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or through "wrap-around" moves (end of one line to the start of the next).

* **Special Props/Boosters:** Includes **Hammers** (to break a single block), **Swaps** (to rearrange), **Undos**, and **Hints**.

* **Progress Syncing:** Recent 2025/2026 updates have introduced Facebook account linking to save progress across devices.

* **Offline Mode:** Playable without Wi-Fi, making it a reliable casual game for travel.

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

1.  **Identify the Target:** Look at the top of the screen to see what you need to collect (e.g., "Collect 10 Grass tiles").

2.  **Find a Pair:** Locate two numbers that are the same or add up to 10.

3.  **Check for "Clear Paths":** Numbers can be matched if they are touching or if there are only **empty cells** between them. 

4.  **Crush and Collect:** Tapping the pair removes the numbers. If they were next to a target element (like grass), that element is collected.

5.  **Add Rows:** If you run out of matches, use the "Add Row" button to generate a new set of numbers at the bottom of the grid.

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

* **The "Target First" Mentality:** Don't match numbers just because you see them. Prioritize matches that are physically next to the target items (grass, slime, etc.).

* **Keep the Middle Open:** Try to clear numbers in the center of the board first. This creates "empty paths" that allow you to match numbers from the far left to the far right.

* **The Wrap-Around Vision:** Always check the very last number of a row and the very first number of the following row. This is the most commonly missed match by beginners.

* **Conserve the Hammer:** The Hammer is your most valuable booster because it can remove a single "blocker" number that is preventing multiple long-range matches. Save it for the final 5% of a level.

* **Avoid Over-Adding:** Adding rows too quickly can clutter the board and make it harder to reach targets buried in the middle. Only add a row when you are 100% sure no matches or wrap-arounds remain.

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### **5. Technical Details**

* **Developers:** * **Unico Studio** (Package: `com.unicostudio.numbermatch.tencrush` or similar)

    * **Microjoy Games** (Package: `com.microjoy.number.crush.match.numberzilla.ten.saga.puzzle`)

* **Category:** Puzzle / Casual / Board.

* **Monetization:** Free-to-play; contains ads (typically after every level) and In-App Purchases for ad-removal bundles and "Pick One" packages.

* **OS Requirements:** Android 6.0+ or iOS 13.0+ (iOS 15.0+ for Unico's latest version).

* **Size:** Approximately 200–225 MB.

* **Data Safety:** Encrypted in transit; generally collects app activity and device IDs for advertising purposes.