The game starts with a grid of tiles featuring various winter-themed icons, such as snowmen, reindeer, and Christmas trees. Players can swap adjacent tiles to try to create sets of matching tiles. As the player clears more sets, the tiles will disappear, and new tiles will drop down to fill the grid.
The game requires quick reflexes and strategic thinking to clear the grid as fast as possible. Players can adjust their speed and strategy to suit their playstyle. Christmas MatchUp runs in the browser without the need for download or registration, allowing players to jump right in and start playing.