Gem Quest: Match & Blast
By @JSodsod
Swap adjacent gems to form lines of three or more, clearing obstacles and collecting target stones before you run out of moves or time.
How to play
- Drag a gem toward an adjacent space to swap their positions.
- Form a straight line of at least three identical gems to clear them.
- Break adjacent crates or ice blocks by making matches right next to them.
- Tap a power-up icon at the bottom, then tap a gem to use it.
Controls
- Touch
- Swipe a gem to swap it, or tap power-ups to activate them.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click and drag a gem to swap it with an adjacent piece.
More about this game
Your goal is to reach a target score and collect a specific number of requested gems on each board. You swap adjacent pieces to create horizontal or vertical lines of three or more matching colors. As you progress through 50 distinct stages, the required score rises and new obstacles like ice blocks, locked chains, and wooden crates block your path. A run ends if your timer hits zero or you run out of moves before finishing the objectives.
Tips
- Matching intersecting horizontal and vertical lines creates a powerful cross blast, which clears a large area, earns you bonus points, and shakes the board.
- Save your freeze power-up for when the default 180-second timer runs dangerously low, as it stops the clock completely for 10 full seconds.
- Focus on your specific collection goal early in the level; each cleared gem of the target color brings you closer to finishing the stage.
Questions
How do I break the wooden crates?
You need to make a match directly next to a crate to damage it. Some crates require two adjacent matches to fully break and reveal a new gem inside.
What happens if there are no moves left on the board?
If the board has no possible valid swaps available, the game will automatically reshuffle all the gems for free so you can keep playing without losing a turn.
How do I get three stars on a level?
You earn three stars by completing both the score and collection goals while keeping at least half of your starting moves unused, which also awards a 50-coin bonus.