# AI Crab Puzzle — Match-3 duels vs AI crabs

> Match-3 duels vs AI crabs (iPhone/iPad app by Daichi Watanabe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-crab-puzzle/id6773261188 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daichi Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889830619)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-crab-puzzle/id6773261188/reviews.md

## What is AI Crab Puzzle?

AI Crab Puzzle isn't just another match-3 — it's a match-3 you can DUEL
against an AI.

Meet OpenClaw: a turn-based AI crab opponent that shares your board, reads
every move, and plays to beat you. Outwit it, chain combos, and outscore
it. It's a mind game wrapped in a cozy pixel puzzle.

▶ DUEL THE OpenClaw AI
You and the AI crab take turns on the SAME board. The AI reads the layout,
grabs the big matches, and punishes lazy moves — so think ahead, deny it
the combos it wants, and set up cascades it can't answer. Eight boss crabs,
each with its own AI personality and play style.

▶ CHAIN HUGE COMBOS
Bigger chains, bigger scores. Special blocks — the Robot beam and the
Pyramid gong — clear rows and crosses, but the real points come from
planning your combos. Skill beats luck, and it beats the AI.

▶ STAGES THAT KEEP CLIMBING
Climb through eight sectors of escalating difficulty — and the ladder keeps
going. Clear stages, earn stars, and unlock new playable crabs along the way.

▶ MODES THAT UNLOCK AS YOU PLAY
- Adventure: stages that keep climbing + 8 boss duels
- VS Battle: free-play duels, build a win streak
- Survival: how long can you last as the speed ramps up?
- Daily Challenge: the same puzzle for everyone, every day — share your score

▶ COLLECT EVERY CRAB
Nine playable crabs, each with a unique ability that changes how you score.
Find your main.

▶ PLAY YOUR WAY
- Six languages (English, 日本語, 中文, 한국어, Français, Español)
- Game Center leaderboards (iOS)
- Plays offline
- Free to play

Match. Duel. Outwit the AI. Can you beat OpenClaw?

—
About the AI: OpenClaw is the on-device, turn-based opponent that powers
VS battles — no internet or account required. The puzzle gameplay is
classic match-3.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-23

minor bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-12

Localization and minor bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-10

Welcome to AI Crab Puzzle! Match-3 battles against AI crabs, boss duels,
Survival mode, and a daily challenge. This release adds in-game tutorials
and polish. Thanks for playing!

### 1.0 — 2026-06-10

No release notes.

## More apps by Daichi Watanabe

- [My OpenCrab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-opencrab/id6761470567)

All apps by Daichi Watanabe: https://appshunter.io/developer/1889830619

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