# Combo Ace — World Tour Poker Puzzles

> Poker hand puzzle game with world tour and strategic tile-matching mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Kenny Preston.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-ace/id6761933536 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kenny Preston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367105104)
- Category: Games, Card, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 119 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-07-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-ace/id6761933536/reviews.md

## What is Combo Ace?

Deal your way around the world.

  Combo Ace takes you on a World Tour of poker-hand puzzles across 20 iconic cities — from the neon glow of Las Vegas to the bustling streets of Tokyo. Swap tiles,
  form poker hands, and trigger cascading chain reactions to clear the board and unlock your next destination.

  MATCH POKER HANDS
  Form Pairs, Straights, Flushes, Full Houses, and even the legendary Royal Flush. Every hand you make clears tiles and scores points — bigger hands trigger powerful
  special tiles that can clear entire rows, columns, or the whole board.

  TRAVEL 20 CITIES
  Each city brings a unique visual theme and tougher puzzles. Start in Las Vegas, jet to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, Rio, Dubai, Tokyo,
  Sydney, and beyond. Every destination looks and feels different.

  OUTSMART 17 BLOCKERS
  Frozen Cards, Ticking Chips, Sticky Spills, Jackpot Locks, and more stand between you and victory. Each blocker type demands a different strategy — brute force
  won't cut it.

  CHAIN REACTION CASCADES
  Card Rockets clear entire lines. Jackpot Bursts explode in all directions. Suit Storms wipe every matching card from the board. Combine specials for even bigger
  fireworks.

  USE YOUR BOOSTERS WISELY
  Vault Hammer, Free Switch, Shuffle Deck, and Dealer Assist give you an edge when the board gets tough. Choose pre-game power-ups or activate them mid-level.

  COMPETE WITH FRIENDS
  Weekly and all-time leaderboards. Add friends with friend codes and see who can earn the most stars. Cloud save keeps your progress safe across devices.

  DAILY REWARDS
  Come back every day for bonus gems and rewards. Earn Star Chests as you progress through the World Tour.

  145 handcrafted puzzle levels. 9 poker hand types. No luck required — just smart swaps and sharper strategy.

## Key features

- Match poker hands
- Travel to 20 cities
- Outsmart 17 blockers
- Trigger chain reactions
- Use boosters wisely
- Compete with friends
- Daily rewards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Side Pot | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Blind | $14.99 | one-time |
| Rail Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Roller | $7.99 | one-time |
| World Champion | $29.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Combo Ace

### What is Combo Ace?

Combo Ace is a puzzle game where you match poker hands to clear boards and travel to different cities. It features 145 handcrafted levels and requires strategy rather than luck.

### Does Combo Ace have ads?

No, Combo Ace does not contain advertisements. It is a free-to-play game with optional in-app purchases.

### What devices does Combo Ace support?

Combo Ace is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Combo Ace updated?

The latest version, 1.3, was released on April 24, 2026, indicating regular updates for new content and improvements.

### What are the blockers in Combo Ace?

Blockers are obstacles like Frozen Cards, Ticking Chips, and Sticky Spills that stand between you and victory. Each blocker type requires a different strategy to overcome.

### Can I play Combo Ace offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities. However, features like cloud save suggest an online component for progress synchronization.

### What is the age rating for Combo Ace?

Combo Ace has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How does Combo Ace compare to other poker games?

Unlike traditional poker games, Combo Ace focuses on puzzle-solving by matching poker hands to clear levels, rather than direct card play against opponents.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-04-24

New Look

  New app icon, title banner and title background.

Twice the Adventure

  Started with 10 cities. Now there are 20 Las Vegas to London, Tokyo to Chicago with 145 puzzles total. Each one has its own mix of blockers, board shapes, and objectives.

A Spinning Globe

  The flat map is gone. You play on a 3D globe with real coastlines, mountains, clouds, and day-night lighting. Unlock a new city and watch your plane fly there with contrails and a camera that tracks the flight.

Full Sound

  Every swap, match, cascade, and chest has its own sound. Music changes with each world. Buttons click when you tap them. Big wins get a coin shower.

Friends & Leaderboards

  Add friends with a code, climb the weekly leaderboard, and compare scores. Your progress saves to the cloud switch phones and pick up where you left off.

More to Earn

  Star Chests reward you for collecting stars. Daily Rewards keep gems coming. Stock up on boosters before tough levels with the inventory system. The Starter Bundle is there if you want a head start.

Full Screen, No Bars

  The game fills your entire display. Dynamic Island, notch, home bar all handled. Cascades build with hype text with escalating colors.

The Small Stuff

  Retry button on failed levels. Tutorials that walk you through new mechanics. Better balance across all 145 puzzles. Lots of bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2026-04-17

Twice the Adventure

  Started with 10 cities. Now there are 20 Las Vegas to London, Tokyo to Chicago with 145 puzzles total. Each one has its own mix of blockers, board shapes, and objectives.

A Spinning Globe

  The flat map is gone. You play on a 3D globe with real coastlines, mountains, clouds, and day-night lighting. Unlock a new city and watch your plane fly there with contrails and a camera that tracks the flight.

Full Sound

  Every swap, match, cascade, and chest has its own sound. Music changes with each world. Buttons click when you tap them. Big wins get a coin shower.

Friends & Leaderboards

  Add friends with a code, climb the weekly leaderboard, and compare scores. Your progress saves to the cloud switch phones and pick up where you left off.

More to Earn

  Star Chests reward you for collecting stars. Daily Rewards keep gems coming. Stock up on boosters before tough levels with the inventory system. The Starter Bundle is there if you want a head start.

Full Screen, No Bars

  The game fills your entire display. Dynamic Island, notch, home bar all handled. Cascades build with hype text with escalating colors.

The Small Stuff

  Retry button on failed levels. Tutorials that walk you through new mechanics. Better balance across all 145 puzzles. Lots of bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2026-04-17

What's New in v1.0.9

  Fly the Globe
  - A stunning 3D globe now connects each world — watch your plane soar between cities with real geography, day/night shading, clouds, and contrails.

  Voice & Sound
  - City announcements play as you arrive at each destination ("Welcome to Tokyo!")
  - Tutorial steps now have voiceover narration to guide new players
  - Richer sound effects throughout — card clears, gem spending, engine hum during flights
  - Retuned audio mix so music sits behind the action instead of competing with it

  More to Play
  - New world: Chicago — 7 new levels (139–145)
  - 9 additional worlds added since launch (worlds 11–19) with unique themes and music
  - 40+ levels rebalanced for better pacing — tighter puzzles that reward smart play over luck

  Smoother Feel
  - Haptic feedback on matches, clears, and big combos
  - Animated projectile streaks when specials fire across the board
  - Blockers now visibly crack and show remaining hits instead of just disappearing
  - The board fills your whole screen edge-to-edge on every device

  Quality of Life
  - "Restore Default Settings" button in Settings
  - Ticking chip explosions now show a clear explanation instead of generic "Out of Moves"
  - A quick tip explains the leftover-moves rocket bonus the first time you see it
  - Starter Bundle and store pricing refreshed

  Reliability
  - Fixed audio cutting out or popping after switching apps on iPhone
  - Fixed visual glitches where tiles could get stuck mid-animation
  - Faster app loading with smarter asset bundling

### 1.0 — 2026-04-16

No release notes.

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All apps by Kenny Preston: https://appshunter.io/developer/1367105104

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