Where Vita Mahjong or Tile Club have you clearing a board alone, Match Masters puts a second player on the same grid. Candivore's game has been around since June 7, 2017, and Google Play lists over 50 million installs. Turns alternate, so every move helps you and may help your opponent too.
First steps after you install Match Masters
The game needs Android 7.1 or newer and is free to download. Version 5.824 was the current build as of November 5, 2026. Expect the first matches to teach the turn-based format, where you and a rival play on one shared board.
You can link a Facebook account to challenge friends directly, or take on random opponents from around the world. Matching blue stars charges your Booster, while your opponent gathers red circles. Learning when to fire it is the first real skill to build.
Shared boards, 20+ boosters and sticker albums
The core idea is that a good move is not just the one that scores most. You have to weigh what the board looks like afterwards, because your opponent plays on the same layout. That makes each turn a small decision rather than a reflex.
More than 20 boosters are available, each with its own effect, so strategy changes with the one you pick. Knock-out tournaments award trophies that unlock new studios, and leaderboards and rotating events add reasons to return. Sticker albums reward completion with prizes, outfits and style packs.
Google Play rates the game 4.8 from about 2.5 million ratings, and the content rating is Everyone.
When Vita Mahjong or Ball Sort Puzzle fit better
Match Masters is built around live competition. If you prefer solo play with no opponent waiting on your move, Vita Mahjong, Tile Park or Ball Sort Puzzle are closer to that. Magic Sort! and Mahjong Blast also sit in the same puzzle space without the head-to-head format.
The game also contains ads and in-app purchases. Players who want an uninterrupted puzzle session may find a quieter alternative more comfortable.
Match Masters pros and cons
Pros
- Free to download, with a 4.8 rating on Google Play from about 2.5 million ratings
- Turn-based PvP on a shared board adds tactics beyond simple matching
- More than 20 boosters, each with a different effect
- Knock-out tournaments, leaderboards and rotating events
- Friends can be challenged through a Facebook connection
Cons
- Contains ads
- Offers in-app purchases
- Needs Android 7.1 or newer
- Competitive format may not suit players who want relaxed solo puzzles
Is Match Masters safe?
Match Masters comes from Candivore and is distributed through Google Play, which lists it with an Everyone content rating. The game shows ads and sells in-app purchases, so keep purchase controls in mind on shared devices. Linking Facebook is optional for friend challenges.
How to install Match Masters
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Match Masters when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.