Matchington Mansion

About

Matchington Mansion is a match-3 puzzle game with home decoration elements. Your task is to decorate and renovate a grand mansion by matching pillows and other items, while also uncovering hidden objects and following an adventure story. Along the way, you'll encounter quirky characters, unlock hidden areas, and can even spy on your neighbors' design choices. The goal is to hone your interior design skills and protect your new home from a mischievous cousin.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story284 positive mentions

monetization1.5k negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging storyline that keeps players interested.
The graphics are colorful and appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.
Players appreciate the ability to visit other players' mansions for inspiration and new decor options.

Many levels become excessively difficult, often requiring multiple attempts to pass, leading to frustration.
The game is criticized for its false advertising, as it does not include the problem-solving gameplay shown in the ads.
Players feel that the star system is unfair, as they often have to spend multiple stars on trivial tasks unrelated to decorating the mansion.

monetization
1,579 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
5%
92%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism for its misleading advertising and aggressive in-app purchase strategies. Many players express frustration over the disconnect between the gameplay and the advertisements, which promise a problem-solving experience but deliver a typical match-3 format. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for extra moves or lives, others find the frequency and length of ads intrusive, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a genuinely enjoyable experience.
- “I really enjoy this game; it's challenging without being so difficult that you have to spend money, and there's no ads!”
- “There are microtransactions, but they are in no way required to enjoy everything about the game, and you can easily progress without them.”
- “Best part is no ads to bother or delay your game.”
- “It has ruined the gameplay experience for me; now it is incredibly difficult to win without watching ads and getting extra moves. The game is engineered to make you watch more ads for the chance to finish the level.”
- “The game is designed for in-app purchases to make you buy coins to pass difficult levels, or you can be stuck on a level for a while.”
- “The ads for this game are completely misleading; this is not a game where you select tools to solve a puzzle but is instead just candy crush with pillows.”
story
816 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
58%
7%
The game's storyline is generally described as cute and engaging, with many players appreciating the character development and the intertwining of narrative with gameplay. However, there are significant complaints about the pacing and the excessive use of stars for trivial story-related tasks, which detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel misled by advertisements that suggest a more interactive story, while the actual gameplay resembles a typical match-3 format with a drawn-out narrative.
- “The storyline is extremely enjoyable (and I'm a writer!), not to mention the introduction of different characters gives it a multidimensional aspect with a touch of mystery and romance.”
- “The graphics were stunning, the gameplay was incredibly smooth, and the story was engaging from start to finish.”
- “I love the story line and how the non-player characters interact with each other and the player.”
- “The commercials have nothing to do with the story of Tiffany.”
- “The story line is way too bland, and the stars you earn are once per game!”
- “The story is convoluted, and it is so much effort just to progress.”
graphics
354 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
30%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charm and quality, with many users highlighting the adorable art style, vibrant colors, and smooth animations. However, some players have expressed dissatisfaction with recent updates that altered the graphics negatively, leading to a more juvenile appearance or making gameplay visually cluttered. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered a strong point, there are mixed feelings about changes and performance issues that affect the gaming experience.
- “The graphics were stunning, the gameplay was incredibly smooth, and the story was engaging from start to finish.”
- “The graphics are crisp and beautiful.”
- “Great graphics, nice stories, beautiful mansion.”
- “Furthermore, the graphics themselves look like something from a low budget children's show in my opinion.”
- “Graphics are getting worse with every update/event, that is why I downgraded my review to 3 stars.”
- “The graphics after this latest patch are horrendous.”
gameplay
224 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual mechanics, which primarily revolve around a standard match-3 format similar to Candy Crush. While some users appreciate the graphics and smoothness of the gameplay, others criticize the difficulty spikes, reliance on ads for extra moves, and lack of innovative features, leading to a sense of monotony and frustration. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable by some, but many feel it falls short of expectations set by promotional materials.
- “The gameplay is enjoyable but when you are playing a timed room and can't progress, then it becomes frustrating.”
- “The gameplay is good and the levels are tricky but not too hard where you might give up.”
- “Gameplay is fluid with no lags or loss of connection.”
- “It has ruined the gameplay experience for me; now it is incredibly difficult to win without watching ads and getting extra moves. The game is engineered to make you watch more ads for the chance to finish the level.”
- “The gameplay is completely different from the advertisement. I downloaded this game because I saw an ad for it with completely different gameplay.”
- “The ad for this game was completely misleading and a complete lie to get me to download it; the gameplay was nothing like what I was shown.”
stability
181 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as losing progress, having to restart the app, and encountering unresponsive screens, particularly after updates or during higher levels. While some users note occasional smooth gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from persistent technical problems that detract from the enjoyment.
- “Gameplay is very smooth, no glitches.”
- “No glitches, exciting, entertaining and big fun!”
- “Love playing this game, no glitches and great fun.”
- “As much as I enjoyed the game, it's laggy and glitches and constantly restarts my mobile device.”
- “This was my favorite game until a few days ago. Now it seems to do nothing but freeze up and you lose pretty much everything that you worked for.”
- “After the last update, my game glitches and freezes and forces me to restart. I tried everything except uninstalling because I have spent too much on boosters to lose my progress.”
grinding
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as it often requires excessive repetition of levels to earn stars for tasks that feel unimportant or mundane. Many reviews highlight that the slow progression and limited rewards lead to boredom, making the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience. While some enjoy the design elements, the overall sentiment is that the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the fun.
- “Initially really enjoyed the game but now it's just farming me for ad watches.”
- “It's getting tedious and quite frankly boring.”
- “The game was fun to play at first but quickly became tedious as I had to repeat levels over and over, or spend money to get boosts.”
music
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its soothing and enjoyable qualities, while others find it repetitive and annoying over time. Some users express frustration over recent updates that disrupt their ability to listen to external music while playing. Overall, the music is often described as beautiful and relaxing, contributing positively to the gaming experience, despite some complaints about monotony and technical issues.
- “Also beautiful classical music that players can listen to.”
- “The music is so beautiful and peaceful, both in the mansion and in the gameplay.”
- “It's a relaxing kind of game, love the music.”
- “Music is annoying but can be turned off.”
- “After playing several levels, the music is so monotonous and if I switch it off, it's just not as satisfying to play anymore.”
- “Since the last update, the game stops my streaming music, so I can no longer listen to music and play at the same time.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding the dialogue and character interactions amusing, particularly the quirky situations and corny storylines. However, many users express frustration over misleading advertisements and the game's increasing difficulty, which detracts from the humor and enjoyment. While some moments, like funny glitches and character antics, elicit laughter, others criticize the use of inappropriate themes in advertising, suggesting that the humor often falls flat or feels forced.
- “The story is easy to follow with more fleshed out characters; the dialogue has even made me laugh a little.”
- “I do think it's funny that in this big old mansion, there is only one bathroom!”
- “This is a really amazing game. I love it so much! The graphics are good, levels are hard but not impossibly hard, and the characters are especially funny, particularly Tiffany.”
- “It's a beautiful game, but the levels become too hard too soon and it gets frustrating and not funny at all.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a mix of emotional responses, with some players expressing frustration over gameplay issues and a lackluster storyline, while others appreciate the wholesome aspects and family-friendly nature of the game. The emotional impact is largely negative due to feelings of disappointment from false advertising and technical bugs, overshadowing the enjoyment of decorating and problem-solving elements. Overall, the emotional experience is marred by gameplay frustrations, despite some positive sentiments about its wholesome fun.
- “The idea of restarting the entire game for no reason makes me want to cry.”
- “I recommend it to anyone who loves a good wholesome game.”
- “Good old wholesome fun for the entire family.”
- “Anyway, between the boring story and weird decoration choices, I'm done.”
- “Boring storyline that doesn't match the advertisement, which shows the player being able to choose what item to fix a leak... this is false advertising.”
- “Way too much time spent on boring storyline activities. Of the 50 stars per level, you're lucky if 15 go on decorating or renovating.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players experience stuttering and loading issues that disrupt gameplay, others report improved performance after updates, noting that the game runs smoothly in certain areas. Overall, the optimization appears to vary, with some users enjoying seamless interactions and opportunities for social engagement, while others face frustrating technical difficulties.
- “I'm also a fan of the optimizations and endless opportunity to meet new players and see how they are decorating and designing differently or how similarly at times. It's a great, fun way to come together over a game worldwide!”
- “After the update, everything runs smoothly!”
- “The first 3 areas, it was okay; the game runs smoothly.”
- “Stuttering and not wanting to load, so I have to close it out and start again, many times causing me to lose lives.”
- “I've played games with heavier graphics and more dynamic interactions that don't require as much performance from my phone.”
- “The optimization issues make it frustrating to enjoy the game, especially when other titles run smoothly on my device.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability significantly diminishes after level 75, with players expressing frustration over being stuck on the same level for extended periods. While updates have improved playability, many find it less enjoyable compared to rival games.
- “I'm happy to see the updates have made the game more playable.”
- “When you're stuck at the same level for 2 weeks, it's not enjoyable anymore.”
- “The replay value of this game is almost zero after level 75.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally regarded as decent, contributing positively to the storyline, although it may not reach the depth found in similar titles that prioritize this aspect more heavily.
- “The gameplay is fairly smooth with decent character development and storyline.”
- “Compared with similar games that prioritize character development and plot.”
- “Compared to similar games that prioritize character development and plot, this one falls short.”