Match Masters: The Ultimate Boosters & Perks Guide

Dominate every match by mastering your arsenal. This guide breaks down every Booster and Perk, revealing their secrets, strategic uses, and how to get more of them.

Boosters vs. Perks: What's the Difference?

Before diving in, it's crucial to understand the distinction between Boosters and Perks. While both give you an advantage, they function differently.

• Boosters are single-use power-ups that you choose and equip before a match begins. They charge up as you collect blue stars. Once charged, you can activate them at a strategic moment to unleash a powerful effect on the board. You can only bring one type of Booster into a match.
• Perks are passive abilities or items that provide an instant, one-time benefit during a match or just before it starts. They are often purchased with coins right before you start a match and don't require charging.

Your journey to a full inventory starts with collecting freebies. Make sure you're grabbing the daily free boosters and coins from our homepage!

Complete Guide to Match Masters Boosters

Each booster has a unique role. Choosing the right one for your playstyle and the specific opponent can be the difference between a narrow victory and a crushing defeat.

Standard Boosters

These are the boosters you'll encounter most frequently.

• On Fire: When activated, your next move will score double the points (blue stars). This is the perfect booster for comebacks or for sealing a victory when you're slightly ahead. Best used on a move that will create a large combo.
• UFO: Summons a UFO that zaps a random 2x2 area on the board, clearing those pieces and awarding you points. It's excellent for clearing obstacles or when you have no good moves available.
• Laser Beam: Shoots a laser across a random row, clearing all pieces in its path. Very useful for hitting hard-to-reach pieces or clearing a path for a bigger match.
• Mighty Hammer: Allows you to manually select and destroy any single piece on the board. Incredibly versatile for setting up combos, breaking tricky blockers, or collecting a specific color you need.

Advanced & Legendary Boosters

These are rarer and more powerful, often changing the entire flow of a match.

• Drill: Clears an entire column. Similar to the Laser Beam but vertical. Excellent for dealing with vertical obstacles.
• Magic Wand: Randomly transforms a number of pieces on the board into a single color, setting up a massive match. This can instantly turn a bad board into a winning one.
• Shuffle: Reshuffles the entire board, giving you a fresh set of potential matches. Use this as a last resort when you're completely stuck.
• Legendary Boosters (e.g., The Collector, The Painter): These are the pinnacle of power. The Collector might suck up all pieces of a certain color, while The Painter could change a large section of the board to one color. They are extremely rare and usually won from top-tier event rewards or album completions.

Mastering Match Masters Perks

Perks are the tactical "buy-ins" that can give you an immediate edge. They are purchased with coins, one of the game's key resources.

• Extra Move: Starts the match with one additional move. It seems small, but in a tight game, one extra move can be everything.
• Starting Booster Charge: Gives your chosen Booster a head start on its charge meter. This allows you to unleash your power-up earlier than your opponent.
• Shield: Protects you from your opponent's first attack (like a UFO or Laser). Essential when facing opponents with powerful offensive boosters.
• Color Collector: Starts you with a special piece on the board that, when matched, collects all pieces of a specific color.

How to Get More Boosters and Perks

A powerful arsenal is a well-stocked one. Here’s how to keep your inventory full:

1. Daily Gift Links: This is the easiest method. Check our homepage daily for links that provide free boosters.
2. Events, Events, Events: The absolute best way. Competing in and completing milestones in events is the primary source of advanced and legendary boosters.
3. Completing Sticker Albums: Finishing a set or an entire sticker album yields massive rewards, including rare boosters.
4. The Spin Machine: Using your spins can land you on a booster reward.
5. The In-Game Shop: You can always purchase boosters directly with coins or through special sale bundles.

Strategic Use of Boosters: When to Activate

Knowing *when* to use your booster is just as important as knowing *what* it does.

• Defensively: Use a Hammer or UFO to break up a big combo your opponent is setting up.
• Offensively: Use "On Fire" right before a huge match to maximize your score and widen your lead.
• For Utility: Use a Shuffle or Hammer when you have no other good moves to reset your options.
• Timing is Everything: Don't waste your booster early if it's not necessary. Save it for a critical moment in the mid or late game. Sometimes, just having a fully charged booster is enough to make your opponent play more cautiously.

By understanding the nuances of each booster and perk, you transform from a casual player into a tactical mastermind. Experiment with different combinations, learn to anticipate your opponent's moves, and you'll find yourself climbing the ranks in no time. For more in-depth strategies, consult our general gameplay guide.