Mobile game maker Jam City has launched Disney Magic Match 3D, a new casual game developed in collaboration with Disney and Pixar Games.
Now available for download on iOS and Android, Disney Magic Match 3D brings Disney and Pixar’s cherished nostalgia to life through sorting and collecting challenges of 3D pile puzzle play.
It’s part of a wave of games based on the 3D match mechanic, where players look at a montage of 3D images and come up with as many matches as they can.
In Disney Magic Match 3D, players are invited to restore order to the enchanted Book of Magic, whose magic has gone awry, spilling iconic Disney and Pixar items across the pages. Players must match enchanted objects, organize the whimsical clutter, and rediscover the joy of tidying up to restore order to the Book of Magic—one cozy level at a time.
With its vibrant, tactile art style and charming characters, the game features a calming and
comforting soundscape inspired by ASMR and lo-fi content. Disney Magic Match 3D was created by the world-class development team behind the widely popular Disney Emoji Blitz, bringing decades of experience in game development. More than a puzzle game, it is a mindful, relaxing escape that builds on Jam City’s reputation for creating some of the world’s most beloved casual games.
“Disney Magic Match 3D is designed to be a calming, joyful experience,” said Jam City
CEO Josh Yguado, in a statement. “Working with Disney, we’ve created a soothing game for players to reconnect and relax with the stories and characters they love, reveling in the nostalgic magic that makes Disney and Pixar so timeless.”
Yguado said the company has been working on the game for approximately two years. It’s the newest 3D match mobile puzzle adventure from Jam City.
“The core of the game is players are sorting and matching iconic 3D Disney and Pixar items that have fallen out of Disney’s book of magic,” he said. “They are doing this in order to restore order and magic to the Disney universe one level at a time.”
Jam City has combined the 3D matching mechanic with a collection mechanic.
“It’s not just about progressing through these levels. It’s also about restoring and collecting pieces of Disney magic that build a personal storybook over time,” Yguado said. “As you play, you’re getting these nostalgic magical items like Woody’s boots rr Belle’s dress. And then as you collect these items. If you do very well, you’ll eventually also be able to collect what we call minis, the mini Disney characters. So collection ends up being a pretty deep and compelling component of the game that hopefully will really be able to drive long-term engagement.”
“Disney Magic Match 3D is a charming new entry in the casual puzzle space that is sure to
delight Disney and Pixar fans,” said Luigi Priore, general manager of Disney & Pixar Games, in a statement. “The team at Jam City has done a great job combining this new expression of our characters and worlds with cozy, compelling gameplay.”
Players can watch the official trailer and download the game today on the App Store and
Google Play. To stay up to date on new features and events, follow Disney Magic Match 3D on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
The genre has been developing for years and now it’s common for match-3 games to have 3D puzzle mechanics. It provides tactile gameplay, Yguado said.
Yguado said that IP from Hollywood accounts for perhaps two-thirds of Jam City’s games. They include Harry Potter, Disney Emoji Blitz, the Family Guy games, and Frozen Free Fall.
But the latest game wasn’t easy to build.
“The core mechanic is simple to build. I think creating something that feels immersive and magical and gives you that snappy gameplay that really, really doesn’t become boring, but stays interesting round after round. That’s something that takes a lot of iteration, so you have to get the core mechanic absolutely tight,” Yguardo said.
He added, “I’d say the most time for us went into really getting the environments and objects really, really to a high level of polish, so that the video and audio design, for instance, let us go to the next level. It’s visually rich. We have live events where players can keep coming back and compete and collaborate.”
The combined appeal: You can get the core mechanic and right and make the world fee like one you enjoy coming back to.
” You feel like it’s a world you want to come back to. And it’s more than just about puzzles. It’s about being in that world and and progressing in that world is something that takes time to get right,” Yguardo said.
Disney Magic Match 3D features:
● Delightful Story – Step into the Book of Magic, a living book whose magic has gone awry,
spilling Disney and Pixar characters, stories and objects across its pages. Match enchanted
items to restore order to the book.
● Charming 3D Puzzles – Collect and organize enchanting 3D puzzles immersed in Disney
nostalgia for a soothing escape.
● Disney Classics – Engage with 12+ iconic Disney and Pixar franchises at launch—including Cinderella, Encanto, Moana, Toy Story, Snow White, Aladdin, and Disney Parks—with new additions monthly.
● Iconic Items – Find and collect hundreds of beloved, iconic Disney and Pixar items from
the Glass Slipper, to Woody’s Hat, and even Disney Park classics like a turkey leg.
● Magic Moments Card Album Collection Events—Collect themed film still cards that capture scenes and songs such as “Be Our Guest” from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
and “A Whole New World” from Disney’s Aladdin, unlocking adorable new 3D collectible
characters.
● Magic Minis – Play through Card Album events to unlock and collect unique and adorable 3D characters. New characters are available each month.
● Enchanted Levels – Discover rare items and story moments that deepen the connection
to Disney and Pixar’s most magical tales.
● Immersive Experience – Elegant visuals, high-quality haptics, and rich audio create a
warm and polished world of cozy, relaxing gameplay.
Regarding the growth in the games industry, Yguado was optimistic.
“We’ve always been saying that games are the ultimate form of content, but get short shrift, and it’s beautiful to see them taking a bigger role,” he said. “At New York Times and LinkedIn, games are doing quite well. I know Netflix wants to do more. It’s exciting.”
Yguado said Jam City will be able to cross-promote the new game to Jam City’s other Disney titles.
“Absolutely, yeah, we’re hoping to add to their game rotation of games they love,” he said.
most of the games are pretty standalone,” he said.