# RuneMaster Puzzle

> Match-3 puzzle game with strategic stone movement and combo mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by ATTOMEDIA Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runemaster-puzzle/id470156573 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ATTOMEDIA Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329003837)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 133 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2011-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runemaster-puzzle/id470156573/reviews.md

## What is RuneMaster Puzzle?

The Rune Master Puzzle is a groundbreaking brain teaser that you have never experienced before. You need to pass a series of stages to prove yourself to become a Rune Master. The puzzle will challenge every aspect of your brain in ways that you have never imaged before. 

None ever – EVER - has successfully become the Rune Master. The Rune Master Puzzle will challenge you and your brain. Do you want be the first Rune Master who cleared all stages? Come on, take our challenge.


● The rules are simple
- Move stones to align the same color of stones for 4 or more in a line, and crush them. 

● You will enjoy the thrilling of winning matches, tuples, and combos.
● Hone your tactical skills with planning and forecasting movement.
● You can spice up the puzzle with item deployment.
● The puzzle is optimized for iOS touch screens.
● Game Center available (Leaderboard and Achievements are supported)


Your mission is to match the same color Rune Stone for 4 or more in a line to advance to the next level before the Spirit runs out.

● You can swap a stone with any of the eight neighboring stones. 
● You can move stones as long as the Spirit remains
● You can regain the Spirit in various ways during the game.

● Move stones to align the same color of Rune Stones for 4 or more in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line. 
● You will experience a Tuple when four or more stones are aligned and crushed in a line. A “Match” is for a set of the same color of Rune Stones for 4 or more. A “Double” is earned when you crush two sets of matches with one swap. You will see a “Triple” when you make three sets of matches.  

● With a Tuple, you will gain points and increase the Spirit.

● The Rune Stones above the crushed stones will move downward to fill the empty spaces, and they can trigger Combos. You will gain various bonuses with Combos. 



Hints:

● You can earn the Spirit as matching SpiritStones whose Rune characters are luminescent. 
● You can get bonus when you make Tuples such as Double, Triple, Quadruple, and so on. 
● You will get extra bonus when you make Tuples as a part of Combo.
● You will need many Tuples and Combos successfully to become the Rune Master.

## Key features

- Align and match colored stones
- Create lines of 4 or more
- Trigger combos and earn bonuses
- Strategic stone movement
- Item deployment for spice
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Money 100,000 G | $4.99 | one-time |
| Game Money 300,000 G | $12.99 | one-time |
| Game Money 1,000,000 G | $36.99 | one-time |
| Game Money 3,000,000 G | $74.99 | one-time |
| get additional spirits. | $36.99 | one-time |
| get extra item slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 100 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 30 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 10 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of RuneMaster Puzzle?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and animations
- 🔊 Excellent sound effects and music
- 🧩 Unique match-4 puzzle mechanic
- ⏰ No time pressure, thoughtful gameplay
- 💰 Free-to-play model available
- 🎯 Strategic depth and challenge

**Cons**

- 🌐 Requires internet connection to play
- 💸 Aggressive in-app purchase model
- 😤 Extreme difficulty progression
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Poor optimization for newer iOS versions
- 🚫 Crashes and system errors
- 📖 Incomplete or unclear instructions
- 🔄 Cannot transfer progress between devices
- 🎵 Forces game sounds, blocks background music
- ⚠️ Server failures and payment issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game won't start or crashes on launch
- Rotating gear icon freeze
- Game progress not saving
- Sound settings not persisting
- Gems not received after purchase
- Points not being added to total score
- System errors during gameplay
- Incompatibility with iOS updates
- Unresponsive bonus tiles
- Game closes on menu screen

**Most requested features**

- Offline play capability
- Undo move option
- Carry over unused spirits/items to next level
- Progress transfer between devices
- Visual examples of bonus patterns
- Ability to play background music simultaneously
- Endless mode
- iPad version
- Better tutorial and boost item explanations
- Reduced difficulty curve or more gradual progression
- Achievement system improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 133)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runemaster-puzzle/id470156573/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 근 20년을

*2026-03-07*

근 20년 가까이를 동생이랑 같이 질리지 않고 잘하고 있습니다

### 3/5 — 보석 골드 구매 오류

*2025-09-10*

보석 골드 살때 한번씩 오류나면서 결제는 됐는데 보석,골드 늘지않았습니다
어디서 처리하죠?

### 1/5 — 결제했는데

*2025-07-28*

보석 안들어왔어요
어디 문의하나요

### 3/5 — 8800원으로 보석을 구매했는데,

*2024-12-26*

8800원으로 보석 결제를
했는데, 갑자기 에러가 나고 
결제는 되어버리고
보석은 추가가 안되어 있네요. ㅜㅜ
어디에 문의해야 하나요?

### 1/5 — 결제관련

*2024-12-09*

돈주고 아이템을 구매해도 아이템은 빋지도 못하고 환불은 안해주고 너무하는거아닙니까? 아이폰 초창기때부터 게임해왔고 아이템구매도 여러번했는대 이렇게 소비자 우롱하면안되죠!아이템도 안줘!돈 환불도 안해줘!이런게임이 어디있나요

### 1/5 — 아이템 구매 오류

*2024-05-03*

수년간 재밌게 하는 게임이지만 아이템 구매 시 결제할 때 카드승인만 되고 아이템이 들어오지 않는 경우가 많습니다. 애플측에 아이템을 받지 못했다는문의로 환불을 받았었지만 최근 2건의 경우는 받지 못했습니다. 저와 같은 경우가 많을 것으로 보입니다. 
결제세 톱니바퀴 모양의 이미지가 돌아가면서 뭔가 전송이 되는 것 같아 보이는데 그 이후에 재시도 하라는 문구와 함께 돈만 결제됩니다.

### 1/5 — 결제

*2024-03-25*

십만골드 6,600원에 2회결제했는데
2회모듀 돈만빠져나가고 충전안됨 ㅡㅡ빨리 돈 내놓으셈

### 5/5 — the best game

*2024-02-15, version 3.5.2*

love it

### 1/5 — 갑자기 초기화(비슷한 게임 추천해주세여)

*2022-05-12*

갑자기 다시 별명입력하라고 하더니,,,, 초기화 되었는데 무슨상황인가요

초기화 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
다시 될까봐 중독성 있는 게임인데 휴....
깔지 말지

### 3/5 — Instructions not complete

*2021-12-16, version 3.5.2*

I have played this game for years and racked up thousands of points. I have been stalled for months because there are no instructions for the numerous boost items. No hints on how they work, no tutorial beyond what appears here in vendor’s listing.

## Frequently asked questions about RuneMaster Puzzle

### What is RuneMaster Puzzle?

RuneMaster Puzzle is a brain teaser game where you must align and match colored stones to clear stages. The goal is to become a Rune Master by successfully completing a series of challenging levels.

### How do I play RuneMaster Puzzle?

The core gameplay involves swapping stones with their neighbors to create lines of four or more of the same color. These matches are then crushed, and new stones fall into place, potentially triggering combos for bonus points and spirit.

### Is RuneMaster Puzzle free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases can likely be used to acquire items or regain spirit, aiding progression through the challenging levels.

### What platforms is RuneMaster Puzzle available on?

The puzzle is optimized for iOS touch screens, indicating it is available on Apple devices. Game Center support is also mentioned, which is an iOS feature.

### What are the main objectives in RuneMaster Puzzle?

The primary objective is to match four or more Rune Stones of the same color in a line to advance to the next level before your Spirit runs out. Successfully creating tuples and combos is key to earning points and regaining spirit.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.5 — 2025-07-25

Fixed some bugs

### 3.5.4 — 2025-07-23

Fixed some bugs

### 3.5.3 — 2025-07-22

Fixed some bugs

### 3.5.2 — 2020-12-29

1. Changed the potion charging time to 20 minutes
2. Changed the needed gems to open quest mode to 10
3. Fixed bugs causing app crash

### 3.5.1 — 2020-12-23

1. Revamped User Interface
2. Randomly selected item will be given in the Quest mode
3. Needs a Potion to start a level
4. Adjusted the Quest mode Difficulty
5. Bug fixes were made

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