A simple interface, but the gameplay quickly gets challenging (pictures)
Threes for iOS is currently at the top of the charts, but only when you play it do you understand its addictive qualities.
Jason Parker
Jason Parker has been at CNET for nearly 15 years. He is the senior editor in charge of iOS software and has become an expert reviewer of the software that runs on each new Apple device. He now spends most of his time covering Apple iOS releases and third-party apps.
Push like numbers together to get higher and higher multiples of three. You'll notice that the tiles have unique faces, and the biggest tile here (192) is wearing headphones.
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The tiles have names
As you first complete a big tile, the game introduces you to the "character," often with a silly bio.
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Adding up your score
At the end of the game your scores are added up onscreen. As you can see, it pays to have the big numbered tiles, and the more you have the better your score will be.
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Look at your past games
You can flip through games you've already played to see how you stacked up.
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What's your best score?
Check out the Hall of Records to see your high scores and the number of larger combos you've recorded.
