3D Match Puzzle Mania is a timed match-3 sorting game. On each level, the player completes tasks by matching items in sets of three across easy, medium and hard modes. They receive stars and coins for their winnings. They receive the highest number of coins possible when they play the hard mode. They use the coins to purchase boosters that help them sort and match items faster.
The game displays the items in a mix floating on the playfield. Typically, the player faces obstacles that prevent them from making easy matches, such as too many objects with similar colors, items blocked by other items, and distractions from the floating movements.
The player uses goal cards on the far left side of the screen to guide their actions. When they select items, they must use caution. The game only provides them with eight slots on the left side to collect the pieces. When they complete a set, the objects disappear from these slots. If necessary, they can use the boosters, which are located on the far right of the field. For example, they might use a rocket to remove a set automatically or a fan to blow some floating items into new positions to reveal hidden ones.
3D Match Puzzle Mania penalizes the player by rewarding them with fewer stars if they play too slowly. They can track their star progress by using a horizontal progress gauge and timer in the upper-center area above the playfield.
If the player does extremely well, they receive access to gift boxes that reward them with coins and boosters. They can also acquire more coins by viewing ad videos and completing goals known in-game as quests.