📘 How to Play Gem Match?

Gem Match is a classic, calm matching game on a 7x7 board where you swap neighboring gems to line up 3 or more of the same color. There is no move limit, no level, and no goal you must finish — play for as long as you like.

1. Tap or start dragging a gem on the board.
2. Swap it with a horizontal or vertical neighbor; 3 or more of the same color in a row pops.
3. Gems above fall into place and new ones appear, which can create new matches on their own (a combo).
4. If no moves remain, the board reshuffles itself — or tap 🔀 to shuffle any time you like.

💎 6 real gems, 6 distinct colors

Red ruby, golden amber, emerald green, sky topaz, sapphire blue, and amethyst purple — each one was chosen to differ in both hue and brightness, so children with color blindness can tell them apart too.

⛓️ How do combos work?

When gems falling after a match create a new match on their own, that counts as a "chain" (combo) and the score multiplier goes up. The longer the chain, the higher the musical notes climb — a reward you can follow by ear alone.

👶 What to expect at age 4-10

For the youngest players, the skill is simple: "swap two, something happens." Older kids start predicting which move will trigger the biggest chain — thinking a few moves ahead.

🏠 Use at home

• With no move limit, a 2-minute break and a 20-minute session feel equally satisfying.
• The board never "locks up" — it reshuffles itself automatically, so a child is never stuck.
• An adult can support counting and observation skills by asking "which gem do you see the most of?"