# Rune Gems - Deluxe — An brain training game > Unique match-3 puzzle game with Mahjong-like mechanics and gemstone tiles. (iPhone/iPad app by STARSPRITE PTE. LTD..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-gems-deluxe/id563177688 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [STARSPRITE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/541532539) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 739 App Store ratings · 892 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 103 MB - Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 5 more - Released: 2012-10-08 - Data updated: 2026-09-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-gems-deluxe/id563177688/reviews.md ## What is Rune Gems? Rune Gems is a unique style match 3 puzzle game. Pick up color tile creating 3 matches. It’s really that simple, but it’s a neat and unique approach to the match 3 genre that we think you’re going to like. it’s neither a Bejeweled nor a Diamond Dash clone, instead of having more in common with Mahjong/Shanghai than anything else. ----------------------------------------------- How to play: ● you have on your screen a tray holding 7 tiles that are populated from a game board. ● You tap a tile to make it go into your tray. The goal is to match every three colored tiles as quickly as possible from the game board, lest you fill up your 7 tile tray without any matching 3. ● Once you fail to have a matching group after putting down 7 tiles, you’ve failed. ----------------------------------------------- Rune Gems Features: ● The tiles are colorful and have a gemstone appearance to them. each tile board is different and varies from one to the next, giving the game a different flair for every level you play. ● Rune Gems is one of those games that’s perfect for picking up and playing for just a minute or two, or for a long time to waste the day away. Grab it and see how far you can get. ● Players have optional use of both “magic” and “time” runes to help them — the former automatically picks a good gem to take, while the latter allows for an “undo.” ----------------------------------------------- A little trick:
Since a grouping can NEVER be more than 3, is to simply match as many triplets as fast as possible for an escalating speed combo bonus...but be careful, if in your haste you end up tapping on 4 red pieces, that 4th piece will now sit on the tray clogging stuff up until you find it two more partners. So always be mindful of what you put on the tray and make sure you can match it off quickly or letting it clog the flow up a bit is worth it if it is blocking your access to many other tiles underneath. ----------------------------------------------- Reviews: “A match 3 puzzle game set on a Majong style puzzle game board.” - Appsaga.com “Rune Gems is an excellent, well-presented game, friendly to both long and short play sessions.” - insidemobileapps.com “The whole game is well executed and we really love to tap on one of the runes, for the animation is so smooth.” - fun2tap.com ----------------------------------------------- if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us: http://starsprite.com/ Have fun & enjoying Rune Gems! ## Key features - Unique match-3 puzzle gameplay - Mahjong/Shanghai style board - Gemstone tile matching - Tray-based tile selection - Optional magic and time runes - Escalating speed combo bonus ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Time Rune Big Pack | $9.99 | one-time | | Time Rune Little Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Time Rune Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Magic Rune Big Pack | $9.99 | one-time | | Magic Rune Little Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Magic Rune Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Rune Gems? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Enjoyable and addictive gameplay - 💡 Unique and challenging puzzle mechanics - 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls - 🎨 Vibrant and appealing visuals **Cons** - 🐛 Certain levels are impossible to complete without using in-app purchases - 🔇 Inability to mute or adjust the background music - ⏱️ Lack of clear instructions on how to earn 3 stars - 🔋 Game crashing or freezing issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Achievements not registering correctly - Certain levels having game-breaking bugs - Crashes and freezes on older devices **Most requested features** - More levels and content updates - Option to earn in-game rewards without using in-app purchases - Ability to customize music and sound effects ## Recent user reviews (10 of 892) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-gems-deluxe/id563177688/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Ab Level 6/5 unlösbar *2026-05-20* trotz dutzender Versuche ist der Level auch in der Deluxe Version nicht lösbar. Sieht so aus, als ob darauf spekuliert wird, dass dann Cheats gekauft werden. Hab’s gelöscht. ### 1/5 — Не можу відновити свої досягнення *2025-12-27, version 4.6.1* Після довгої паузи знову встановила гру і не змогла відновити свій результат. Потрібно починати спочатку, а я мала 22,5 млн балів! ### 1/5 — 最低 *2025-03-08, version 4.6.1* レベル6になってから、全く進まず、イライラ精神衛生最悪 なのでリタイア さようなら アプリも削除 課金で運営しているから理解しょう アプリ削除せずに未だに挑戦しいるお馬鹿さんでした ### 5/5 — 14-05 не могу пройти месяц 👀 *2024-07-01* 14-05 не могу пройти месяц 👀 Что за баг? ### 5/5 — Super Spiel *2024-05-09* Spiele es oft. Fange immer wieder vorn an.... Wann gibt es mal wieder neue Level? ### 5/5 — Rune *2024-02-27, version 4.6.1* Игра перестаёт быть интересной и нужной, если шансы пройти уровень равны нулю. Так например : 18 уровень, 6 эпизод! ### 5/5 — A best game *2023-12-10, version 4.6.1* Good ### 5/5 — Rune Gems *2023-11-17, version 4.6.1* Excelente juego ### 5/5 — i love this game *2023-04-21, version 4.6.1* i love it. i hope the developers update it eventually to add more levels and stuff. also would be nice to be able to play it in portrait mode. ### 1/5 — 什麼時候要更新關卡 *2023-02-22, version 4.6.1* 等好久都不更新 ## Frequently asked questions about Rune Gems ### What is Rune Gems? Rune Gems is a unique match-3 puzzle game with a style that draws inspiration from Mahjong or Shanghai. Players select colored gemstone tiles from a game board and place them into a tray. The objective is to create matches of three tiles before the tray becomes full. ### How do you play Rune Gems? You tap tiles on the game board to move them to your tray, which holds up to seven tiles. The goal is to match three tiles of the same color in your tray. If you fill your tray with seven tiles without making a match, you fail the level. Successfully matching tiles clears them from the board and your tray. ### Are there any special features or power-ups in Rune Gems? Yes, Rune Gems offers optional 'magic' and 'time' runes. The magic rune can automatically select a beneficial gem to pick up, while the time rune allows you to undo your last move. These can be crucial for strategizing and recovering from mistakes. ### Is Rune Gems free to play? The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may include items like the optional magic and time runes to assist players in their gameplay. ### What makes Rune Gems different from other match-3 games? Unlike many other match-3 games, Rune Gems features a unique tray-based mechanic and a gameplay style that is more akin to Mahjong or Shanghai. The focus is on strategic tile selection and managing the limited space in your tray, rather than simply swapping adjacent tiles. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.6.1 — 2019-04-03 + Improve performance. ### 4.6 — 2019-04-01 + Bug fixes ### 4.3.1 — 2019-03-21 + Bug fixes ### 4.3 — 2019-03-14 1.Add new levels. ### 4.2 — 2018-12-04 + Bug fixes + Add new levels. ## Apps similar to Rune Gems | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Diamond Drop - Gems & jewel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-drop-gems-and-jewel/id1163575738) | 4.7 (67) | Free | Games | | [Merge Frenzy - Sort Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-frenzy-sort-puzzle/id1339010844) | 4.7 (306) | Free | Games | | [Stakking Disks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stakking-disks/id6472043830) | — | Free | Games | | [Jewel Mystery Quest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-mystery-quest/id1228507736) | 4.4 (592) | Free | Games | | [Farm Blast - Garden game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-blast-garden-game/id1191733572) | 4.6 (86) | Free | Games | | [Fruit Garden - Pop New](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-garden-pop-new/id1147971825) | 4.5 (234) | Free | Games | ## More apps by STARSPRITE PTE. 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