# The Merge Spire: Stack & Merge — Strategic tower puzzle!

> Strategic tower puzzle! (iPhone/iPad app by Yejoon kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-merge-spire-stack-and-merge/id6755941732 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yejoon kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857502890)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-merge-spire-stack-and-merge/id6755941732/reviews.md

## What is The Merge Spire?

THE MERGE SPIRE - Strategic Block Puzzle Adventure

Master strategic placement, trigger massive chain reactions, and discover powerful augment combinations to reach unprecedented heights.

CORE GAMEPLAY
- Place blocks on 3 towers with gravity-based stacking
- Merge identical blocks to level up (1, 2, 3... up to 999!)
- Trigger automatic chain fusions for explosive combos
- Strategic tower management with 15 total slots

SPECIAL BLOCKS (11 Types)

Strategic Tools:
- Bomb: Destroy blocks instantly
- Catalyst: Force merge with bonus levels
- Swap: Pull blocks from below
- Adaptive: Match any block level

High-Risk, High-Reward:
- Freeze: Lock tower for 3 turns, then +1 to all
- Cursed: Powerful blocks (Lv.6-8) but locks tower for 5 turns

AUGMENT SYSTEM (33 Unique Powers)

Unlock permanent upgrades at milestones (Lv.10, 20, 30, 35, 40):
- Dice: Reroll blocks every 10 turns
- Clairvoyance: Preview 5 blocks instead of 3
- Ice Age: Frozen blocks grow stronger over time
- Necromancer: Transform curses into opportunities
- Super Catalyst: 5-chain rewards grant powerful catalysts

Build devastating combos:
- Chain Boost + Super Catalyst = Infinite power scaling
- Ice Age + Refrigerator = Growing fortress strategy
- Bomb Maniac + Sniper = Precision destruction

CHAIN SYSTEM

Create cascading merges for massive rewards:
- 3-Chain: 1-2 special blocks
- 4-Chain: 2-3 special blocks
- 5-Chain: 3-4 special blocks + Super Catalyst or Super Bomb!

Feel the satisfaction with haptic feedback and visual effects!

DIFFICULTY CURVE
- Early Game (0-30 turns): Learn mechanics with 70% helpful blocks
- Mid Game (31-99 turns): Balance strategy and risk (45%/55% split)
- Late Game (100+ turns): Hell mode with 65% high-risk blocks!

VISUAL PROGRESSION

Watch your blocks evolve through stunning visual tiers:
- Lv.1-30: Classic colorful blocks
- Lv.31-50: Rainbow gradient spectrum
- Lv.51-70: Luxurious gold shine
- Lv.71-100: Elite platinum glow
- Lv.101+: Legendary diamond sparkle

COMPETE & SHARE
- Global leaderboard with max rank tracking
- Show off your augment builds to other players
- Challenge your personal best: highest level & longest survival

PERFECT FOR
- Puzzle game enthusiasts who love strategic depth
- 2048 fans seeking fresh challenges
- Players who enjoy roguelike progression systems
- Anyone craving satisfying chain reaction gameplay

FEATURES
- 7 Languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, German
- Offline play supported
- No energy system - play as much as you want!
- Regular updates with new augments and features

Download now and see how high you can build your Spire!


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.5 — 2025-12-14

v1.1.5 Patch Notes • Fixed Solvent augment to work properly on frozen blocks • Improved Last Stand augment activation logic • Fixed game soft-lock when only Companion block remains • Fixed floating blocks after Freeze block release

### 1.1 — 2025-12-08

Bug Fixes
Fixed dynamite targeting empty spaces
Improved deadlock handling for cursed blocks
UX Improvements
Added icons to augment descriptions for better readability
Streamlined augment description text

### 1.0 — 2025-12-03

No release notes.

## More apps by Yejoon kim

- [Dorian: Editorial Film](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorian-editorial-film/id6756085506)

All apps by Yejoon kim: https://appshunter.io/developer/1857502890

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