Gem Match
In Gem Match you swap two neighbouring shapes to line up three or more and clear them. Six plain geometric shapes, no clock. Free, no install, no sign-up.
In Gem Match you tap two neighbouring shapes to swap them. Line up three or more of the same shape and they clear, the shapes above fall down, and new ones come in from the top. Chain them together to multiply your score.
about 17.4 KB
Works offline after the first visit. No install, no sign-up.
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How to play Gem Match
How a move works
Tap one shape, then tap a neighbour to swap the two. If the swap creates a line of three or more, it clears. If it does not, the two shapes swap straight back and nothing else changes.
You cannot get stuck
The board is built with at least one working move on it, and if clearing ever leaves a board with no working move at all, the shapes are rearranged automatically. You will never sit there tapping at a board that cannot do anything.
Chains pay much more than single lines
Clearing shapes makes others fall, and if that falling creates another line it clears too, without you doing anything. Each clear in a chain is worth more than the one before it, so setting up a chain is where the score is.
Lines can cross
A shape that is part of both a horizontal and a vertical line is cleared once and counted once. Crosses and T-shapes are often the most valuable move on the board.
Six shapes, told apart by outline
Every shape is a different outline — circle, square, triangle, diamond, hexagon and star — so the board is still readable if you have trouble telling the colours apart.
No clock, no move limit
Nothing counts down and there is no limit on how many swaps you make. The only thing that moves is your score.
Gem Match Tips and Strategy
Plan the fall, not the match
A clear on the bottom row is worth exactly what a clear in the fourth row is worth, but the fourth row pulls a stack down into new combinations. Before you tap, check what sits directly above the row you are about to empty, because that is where chains come from. Finding the line is the easy half.
Hunt for crosses
A shape that belongs to both a horizontal and a vertical line clears five or six at once for one swap, the most efficient move on the board. Scan for T and L junctions before straight runs of three. A plain row of three clears the same number of shapes but sets up nothing above them.
Work where falls land
Falls only move downwards, so a clear high on the board shifts nothing and creates no new options. Keep your attention on the lower rows, where each removal drops pieces into place. Watch for a column already carrying four of one shape: a fifth is usually one swap away, and that is the cheapest chain available.
Gem Match — Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I swap two shapes that do not match?
They swap straight back. There is no penalty and no lost move.
Does the board ever become impossible?
No. It always starts with at least one working move, and it is rearranged automatically if clearing leaves no working move.
Is there a time limit or a limited number of moves?
No. There is no timer and no move counter. Rounds end when you decide to stop and start again.
Do I need an account to keep my score?
No account. Your best score is kept in your browser on this device and is never uploaded.
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