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Threes
A merge puzzle in which the player slides numbered tiles to combine matching pairs and multiples of three.
Origin and context
Released in 2014 by Asher Vollmer and Greg Wohlwend. Threes predates 2048 and was the direct inspiration for it. The mechanic differs slightly: Threes pairs 1 with 2 (to make 3), then doubles thereafter; 2048 only pairs equal values.
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What is Threes?
A merge puzzle in which the player slides numbered tiles to combine matching pairs and multiples of three.
Where does Threes come from?
Released in 2014 by Asher Vollmer and Greg Wohlwend. Threes predates 2048 and was the direct inspiration for it. The mechanic differs slightly: Threes pairs 1 with 2 (to make 3), then doubles thereafter; 2048 only pairs equal values.
What's related to Threes?
Related puzzle terms include 2048. See the linked entries for full definitions.