To Move a Gem...

To move gem select a gem first by clicking on it. Then click on an empty board cell where you want it to go. If nothing happens and the gem stays where it was then there is no clear path between its original position and the destination cell.

Scoring Formations

To score points and gain free board space one must form vertical, horizontal or diagonal lines of five or more gems of the same type. It's just like playing bingo game where your goal is to create a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line. Combined formations of vertical, horizontal or diagonal lines are also accepted.

Scoring

Bonus for scoring formations depends on the number of gems in formation. The more gems are information, the higher is the bonus.

Tricks

Tricks help playing the game longer. A trick turns a semi-scoring formation (i.e. a formation that looks like a scoring formation except for a single gem of a different type) into a scoring formation by altering color of the blocking gem. All it takes is a right-mouse click on the blocking gem. Tricks are awarded every 50 points. You can use the tricks to save the situation even at the end of the game when the entire board is full.

Game Setup

Starting with version 3.00 the game board is configurable and you can change the board size from small (5x5) to large (15x15).

Also, you can control how many different gem types will be used in a game (3 to 12), and how many gems are added with each turn (1 to 7).

Lastly, you can specify your own line size too ranging from 3 to 10 gems. In other words you can tailor the game to your experience level. All the rules discussed above still apply.

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