Detailed steps, unique tips, and video context for Match Factory Level 3013. Source video: Match Factory Level 2759.
1Quick Steps
- 1.Start by focusing on clearing the left side of the board to access more items and create possible matches. This side is densely packed, and clearing it early will give you more room to maneuver.
- 2.Look for opportunities to make vertical matches, especially with the items that are more frequently found in the center and right side of the board. This can help clear some of the more stubborn items.
- 3.Pay attention to the collection bar and try to clear matches before it fills up. Prioritize using items that are close to reaching the top of the bar to prevent it from overflowing.
- 4.Utilize power-ups strategically. Save them for when you have multiple matches lined up. This can lead to chain reactions, clearing more items at once and making better use of your power-ups.
- 5.Try to make matches that involve items from different rows and columns to break up clusters and create more space for matches. This will also help in preventing the collection bar from filling up too quickly.
Still stuck?
Try a different opening sequence, focus on tray space, or consider boosters.
!Pro Tips
- •Avoid focusing too much on just clearing items from the collection bar as it might lead to more items being added and the bar filling up faster.
- •Be patient and look for the right moment to use your power-ups. Using them prematurely can waste valuable resources.
- •Watch out for items that are blocked by other items. Plan your moves to unblock them as they can often lead to high-scoring matches.
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If Match Factory Level 3013 has you stuck, the issue almost certainly isn't luck. This high-tier stage has a reliable solution path once you understand the underlying puzzle structure. The walkthrough and tips below are distilled from repeated playthroughs and community input to give you the fastest, most booster-efficient route to the finish.
Level 3013 in Context
Level 3013 is in the high-difficulty tier of Match Factory — levels that have defeated many experienced players who thought they had the game figured out. Board complexity at this stage combines deep item burial, misleading item clusters, and limited tray breathing room in a way that demands the same strategies at every stage.
What Makes Level 3013 Distinct
Level 3013 ships with 5 walkthrough steps and 3 pro tips — about 240 words of board-specific guidance. Reading those first is worth more than any general advice, because they describe this exact pile rather than Match Factory in general.
None of this requires fast reflexes. Level 3013 rewards a player who reads the pile before clicking, and punishes one who treats the board as a race.
What Level 3013 Tests
- Rim control on Level 3013 — Outer pieces are the ones you can see but usually should not take first. Use them as a reserve so that when the tray needs a quick completion you already know where the third copy sits.
- Move sequencing on Level 3013 — This step is about sequencing, and sequencing is what separates a two-attempt clear from a ten-attempt clear on a board like this.
- Centre-first excavation on Level 3013 — The centre of the pile is where item density is highest, so breaking it open early pays for itself twice: you expose more pieces and you create the cascades that make the rest of the board readable.
How to Start: The Opening Phase
On Level 3013, what you do in the first ten seconds matters more than anything in the middle of the run. Many players jump straight for the most visible or shiniest items — but the better play is to systematically expose the pile.
Target the center-top of the board first. In most Match Factory layouts, the center pile has the highest item density and the most hidden items beneath. By breaking open the center early, you give yourself maximum flexibility for the rest of the level.
After opening the center, look for item clusters — spots where you can see 2 or more of the same type close together. Matching a cluster early locks in a quick 3-item match without consuming tray space for long. These early "free matches" are crucial for maintaining breathing room in your tray.
Tray Management: The Core Skill
Tray discipline is the single most important skill to bring to Level 3013. Unlike earlier stages where you can recover from a cluttered tray by matching your way out, this level's layout means a full tray is almost certainly a failed run.
Here's the key discipline to practice: commit to finishing one item type before picking up another. If you spot a green bottle and pick it up, your next two clicks should be hunting for the other two green bottles — not grabbing a coin or a red sneaker that caught your eye.
Also pay attention to how deeply buried certain items are. On boards like Level 3013, some item types appear mostly near the bottom of the pile. If you pick up one of them early but can't complete the trio for 10+ moves, you've effectively given up a tray slot for a long time. Prioritize item types that you can see at least two of before you start collecting.
Mid-Game Strategy
The mid-game phase on Level 3013 is when you need to shift from reactive clicking to proactive planning. You've probably got a rough sense of the board layout by now — use that knowledge.
The key mid-game skill is "look-ahead" — instead of clicking the next obvious match, trace 2–3 moves into the future. "If I pick up this yellow star now, what opens up? Can I complete the yellow star match in the next 2 clicks? What does that expose?" Players who think one move at a time in the mid-game almost always find themselves in trouble by the final third of the level.
Also watch for "dead end" item types — items where you can only see 1 copy and there's no way to know where the other two are. Avoid picking these up until you can see all three. Holding a dead-end item in your tray for 8+ moves while hunting for its partners is a classic trap on Level 3013.
Step-by-Step Analysis (5 phases)
- Step 1 is the one most players skip: "Start by focusing on clearing the left side of…" The rim of the board is an information resource. Reading it tells you which item types are plentiful, and that read is what should decide your first committed match.
- This is where the level starts to tighten: "Look for opportunities to make vertical matches, especially with…" Working the middle first is the difference between playing the board you can see and playing the board that is actually there — the outer pieces are mostly a distraction until the centre has moved.
- The opening step sets the tone: "Pay attention to the collection bar and try to…" The top layer is thin and misleading. Treat it as a lid: lift it in the first handful of clicks and every later decision gets easier.
- The mid-phase step is the pivot of the run: "Utilize power-ups strategically. Save them for when you have…" Edge work is about access: rim pieces rarely block anything important, so they are the safest place to spend clicks when you are waiting for a buried item to surface.
- The final step is a cleanup instruction: "Try to make matches that involve items from different…" The collection bar is the real clock on this level — not the move count. Every pick-up that does not move a trio closer to completion is effectively a lost slot, and slots are the resource you are actually managing.
Booster Strategy
There is no rating on file for Level 3013, which usually means the board is winnable with clean play and punishes impatience instead of demanding resources. Treat boosters on Level 3013 as insurance, not as part of the plan.
The one exception worth planning for: a first attempt on Level 3013 that ends with two items of the same type stranded in the tray and no visible third copy. That is the classic Magnet scenario, and recognising it early saves you from repeating the same failed run three times.
Otherwise, spend your attention rather than your coins on Level 3013. Reading the pile before each click costs nothing, and on a board with no recorded rating that discipline is worth more than any single booster.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Picking up items from too many different categories in the opening moves, filling the tray with unmatched pairs.
- Ignoring the center pile in favor of outer-edge items, which are easier to click but often block access to the most important pieces.
- Forgetting that the physics engine can shift items. Sometimes matching one cluster causes buried items to roll out — watch for this instead of immediately clicking.
- Neglecting to use the Undo button after a clear tray mistake. One Undo used immediately can save an entire run.
Pro Tips Explained
The 3 pro tips above come from the failure patterns that show up repeatedly on Level 3013. Taken together they point at one theme — rim control — which is the skill this particular board is really testing. Read them as a checklist before your next attempt rather than as background reading.
Frequently asked questions
What should I focus on first in Level 3013?
Start with visibility, not matches. Level 3013 hides part of its item distribution under the surface layer, so your first job is to expose enough of the board to know which types are plentiful. Once you can see two copies of a type, that type becomes a safe commitment; until then, treat every pick-up as a slot you may not get back.
How many steps does it take to clear Level 3013?
The walkthrough for Level 3013 is broken into 5 phases, backed by 3 pro tips and roughly 240 words of board-specific guidance. An efficient clear generally lands somewhere in the 20–35 move range depending on how the pile settles, and runs that stretch well past that usually indicate a clogged tray rather than bad luck.
What is the best booster to use on Level 3013?
The Fan booster is the most versatile choice for Level 3013. Use it during the mid-game when your tray has two or fewer items and the board layout has turned unfavourable. The Magnet booster is the better secondary option when you are missing the third copy of a type that seems permanently buried. Never fire either one into a nearly full tray — the board changes and you have no room to react.
With this guide in hand, you have everything you need to tackle Level 3013 systematically. The strategies covered here — opening excavation, tray discipline, mid-game sequencing, and smart booster timing — aren't just for this level. They're the foundational skills that will carry you through everything ahead in Match Factory. Apply them consistently and the wins will follow.
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