Hammer
Removes a single gem of your choice. Perfect for popping one awkward blocker or finishing a collect goal that is one gem short.
Boosters & power-ups
GemGame boosters & power-ups: helpful, never required
When a board gets stubborn, GemGame gives you four helpers. Each one bends the rules of the match-3 grid in a different way — but none of them is ever required to finish a level. Use them when they save a run, and save them when you do not need them.
The four helpers
Shuffle
Reshuffles the whole board. Reach for it when there are no good moves left, or when you want a fresh layout to build a special gem.
Extra Moves
Adds moves when you finish a level just short of the goal — turning a near-miss into a win without replaying.
On-demand Hint
Highlights a valid move when you are stuck. A gentle nudge that keeps the session relaxing rather than frustrating.
When to use vs save them
Boosters are earned through play or bought with coins, and they are designed as a safety net rather than a crutch. Save Extra Moves for levels where you finish one or two moves short. Hold a Hammer for a single blocking gem on a clear goal. Use Shuffle the moment the board dries up. Because every level is solvable without spending, you can treat boosters as a convenience, not a tax. For move-by-move strategy, see the tips page and the how-to-play guide.
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