Match-three on a gem grid: swap two adjacent gems to form a line of three or more identical gems. Matches clear, gems fall, and new ones fill from above. Combos raise your score.
Look one swap ahead for cascades — a single move can trigger multiple clears.
How to play Gem Cascade
- Swap two neighboring gems (horizontal or vertical adjacency).
- Lines of three or more identical gems clear.
- Gravity fills empty cells; new gems drop from the top.
- Chain reactions count toward score.
- Keep playing until no productive swaps remain or you reset.
Strategy tips
- Prioritize swaps that create two matches at once or set up a falling combo.
- Clear gems from the bottom when possible — drops above can chain.
- Do not swap randomly — only swaps that make a line of three are valid.
- Longer lines of three or more clear more gems at once — hunt L and T shapes when the grid allows.
- When stuck, scan the whole board once before swapping — the best move is often peripheral.
Common questions
Is there a move limit?
Play until you choose New game or the board stalls — focus on score from combos.
