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Gem Spinner

by Tiny Bite Games
2.8 out of 5 stars109 customer ratings
All Ages
Price: $2.00
Sold by:Amazon.com Services, Inc
Languages Supported: English

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Latest updates

What's new in version 1.4.0
  • Fixed a problem where game was not correctly saved for some users.
  • Faster start-up time.

Product Details

Release Date: 2008
Date first listed on Amazon: December 31, 2008
Developed By: Tiny Bite Games
ASIN: B004JK5X9A
Customer reviews:
2.8 out of 5 stars109 customer ratings

Product features

  • Swap, spin, and slide the gems until you match three in a row
  • Learn from narrated instructions explaining every aspect of the game
  • Play Practice Mode with no time limits
  • Enjoy 35 levels at varying skill levels
  • Track your best scores and compare with other players all over the world

Product description

Swap, spin, and slide the gems until you match three-in-a-row. Engaging and thought provoking, you'll finagle these beautiful gems to earn points against the clock with each match-three. Fun to play, and aesthetically pleasant to look at, you'll find this is a challenging game with an animated, colorful and well-crafted interface.

Gems are arranged inside of pieces of different shapes and sizes. Swap adjacent gems to match three in a row. Double-tap a gem to spin its piece 180 degrees. Match all the gems in a piece to clear the piece from the board. Drag pieces to empty board spaces to create more match opportunities. Match enough spaces to complete the level goal and then continue to swap, spin, and drag to try to clear the entire board.

As you get better, the game gets harder. It's easy to learn with narrated instructions, but it's hard to master, so challenge yourself with 35 levels. Track your score, and compare your skills with others all over the world.

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Technical details

Size: 3.8MB
Version: 1.4.0
Developed By: Tiny Bite Games
Application Permissions: ( Help me understand what permissions mean )
  • Write to external storage
Minimum Operating System: Android 1.5
Approximate Download Time: Less than 30 seconds

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2.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the game enjoyable and appreciate its concept as a mixture of Tetris and Bejeweled, with one customer noting it's a fun new spin on gem matching. Moreover, the game features movable tetris-like pieces and works well on various devices. However, the graphics receive mixed feedback, with several customers finding them unspectacular, and the gameplay gets boring after about 10 minutes of play. The ease of use also gets mixed reviews, with some praising the excellent tutorial while others note the lack of instructions.

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46 customers mention "Enjoyment"43 positive3 negative

Customers find the game enjoyable and entertaining, with one mentioning it's great for wasting a few minutes each throw.

"...It's a shame too because it's a great game." Read more

"Pros: challenging, fun, different, easy to learn..." Read more

"...It is its own game. I find it quite enjoyable, and suggest to you that it is worth a try." Read more

"...I'm considering this a keeper! It is very addictive and a lot of fun. If you didn't get this the day it is free go ahead and pay the two bucks...." Read more

42 customers mention "Game concept"42 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the game's concept, appreciating its mixture of tetris and bejeweled elements, with one customer noting it's an interesting twist on a classic style game.

"While the gameplay is rather unique and the application did run on my tablet, my issue was that it did not take my tablet's display resolution into..." Read more

"Pros: challenging, fun, different, easy to learn..." Read more

"...from the standard 3-gem-match sort of game that it is familiar in aspects of game play, but quite different than the "same old same old."..." Read more

"...I love the challenge this game presents and its difference from other games. You really need to get creative sometimes in order to clear the gems...." Read more

13 customers mention "Movability"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the game pieces are movable, with the ability to spin and drag them around the board.

"...And, do take note that the game pieces ARE MOVABLE so that you can (and should) try to get them arranged in the most favorable way...." Read more

"...The game has movable tetris like pieces that contain jewels. The game requires you to line up three or more jewels to clear them...." Read more

"...the jewels are in side of different shapes and the shapes can spin and they can be repositioned if there is room...." Read more

"...These larger pieces can be spun, or moved around on the game board...." Read more

7 customers mention "Functionality"7 positive0 negative

Customers report that the mobile application works well on various devices, including phones, with one customer specifically mentioning its compatibility with the Motorola Photon and Nook Color tablets.

"While the gameplay is rather unique and the application did run on my tablet, my issue was that it did not take my tablet's display resolution into..." Read more

"This app worked pretty well both on my phone (2.2 / 2.3.3) and on my tablet (3.1 / 3.2) it was a little hard to understand what I was doing but once..." Read more

"...Works perfectly on my Droidx." Read more

"Great game idea, and well executed. Works great on my Droid X running 2.3.3. Makes you stop and think about each move." Read more

5 customers mention "Game quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the game's quality, with one customer highlighting its unique combination of match-3 and Tetris-like puzzle elements, while another appreciates the fascinating constraints in the match-three type gameplay.

"...new mechanics that allows for more complicated solutions and also crazier combos...." Read more

"...It combined a match 3 with a Tetris like puzzle...." Read more

"A fun new spin on gem matching..." Read more

"Matching can be fun!..." Read more

17 customers mention "Ease of use"11 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the game's ease of use, with some finding it very easy to master and appreciating the excellent tutorial, while others note the lack of instructions.

"Pros: challenging, fun, different, easy to learn..." Read more

"...Oddly, the game is a bit weak in the instructions...." Read more

"This game is pretty simple, like others have started another gem game. My major problem is how the game looks...." Read more

"...it and started playing I was a little confused, even with the excellent tutorial...." Read more

31 customers mention "Graphics quality"7 positive24 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the graphics quality of the app, with some finding them nothing spectacular and looking bad, while one customer notes the lack of great variety and animations.

"...not being a problem on most phones (perhaps on some,) but it looked quite ugly when the gameboard was stretched to accommodate the tablet's screen..." Read more

"...Cons: graphics aren't great, but worse than that is some system tic that doesn't count matches I've made...." Read more

"...The graphics are not spectacular, but they are fine for playing the game...." Read more

"...I really like the marble background and the gem pictures. While it lacks great variety and animations, the images look like real gemstones...." Read more

24 customers mention "Gameplay"7 positive17 negative

Customers find the game boring after about 10 minutes of play and describe it as terrible, with one customer noting it lacks polish and fun.

"...Now that I have Jellybean, I'm disappointed. The app is garbled just like many other programs that haven't had revisions for compatibility with..." Read more

"...Just overall not a good game experience." Read more

"...Includes a practice level and four progressively harder play levels, with each level containing many individual mini-levels...." Read more

"...First of all, the game is just plain old ugly, & the graphics are cheap looking...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Tobie
    2.0 out of 5 stars Broken for Jellybean
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2013
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    I loved this game when I was running Gingerbread. Now that I have Jellybean, I'm disappointed. The app is garbled just like many other programs that haven't had revisions for compatibility with Jellybean. It's a shame too because it's a great game.
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  • Siikik
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not the best...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2011
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    While the gameplay is rather unique and the application did run on my tablet, my issue was that it did not take my tablet's display resolution into consideration. I can see that not being a problem on most phones (perhaps on some,) but it looked quite ugly when the gameboard was stretched to accommodate the tablet's screen... The other apps I have automatically adjust their graphics accordingly so the images are crisp and sharp, not blurred like this game.
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  • Cindle Kustomer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Like... but could love
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2011
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    Pros: challenging, fun, different, easy to learn

    Cons: graphics aren't great, but worse than that is some system tic that doesn't count matches I've made. You have to make a certain number of matches to clear a level. unfortunately it doesn't always count a match and you have to keep going. If that was fixed I would give this one 5 stars.

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  • M Segalis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice twist on match the gems games
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2011
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    This game is challenging, and different enough from the standard 3-gem-match sort of game that it is familiar in aspects of game play, but quite different than the "same old same old." Similarities to Tetris that are frequently mentioned are almost entirely on the surface. Yeah, there are shapes that fit together (or don't!) but game play resembles Tetris not at all. Includes a practice level and four progressively harder play levels, with each level containing many individual mini-levels. A nice aspect of the game is that you can pick whichever individual level and board you would care to play at your discretion -- sort of like entering a channel number directly on your TV remote. No need to start all over at the easiest levels if you crash and burn on a higher level. Or, stay at the level you are trying to master until you feel ready to move on. The graphics are not spectacular, but they are fine for playing the game. I assume that the adequate but not super level of graphics puts less of a demand on your device, helping smoother game play. Oddly, the game is a bit weak in the instructions. You will probably have to figure out a few of the details for yourself - but the instructions get you off to a good start, and allow for enjoyable play anyway. The missing details will become apparent to you as you play, and are not a deal-breaker IMO. And, do take note that the game pieces ARE MOVABLE so that you can (and should) try to get them arranged in the most favorable way. They are moved by dragging and placing them, which takes a bit of practice to do well. But if you think of the pieces the same way that you think of Tetris game pieces, you will only confuse yourself and get frustrated. This ain't Tetris, nor is it Bejeweled. It is its own game. I find it quite enjoyable, and suggest to you that it is worth a try.
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  • James Duckett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very addictive, I would have paid the two bucks!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2011
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    I've never seen this game before. When Amazon offered it as the free app of the day I decided to give it a go despite it being, "yet another match 3 game."

    So I hopped in and realized very quickly I had no idea what I was doing on this game. The moves I wanted to make it would not let me make so I went back to the main menu and hit the tutorial.

    This is more than a match 3 game. There is the matching aspect, but there are so many ways you can work it into matching 3 or more in a row. Such as moving or flipping (spinning) the shapes the gems are in.

    Each level gives a very easy goal to beat the level and go on. But I have found myself continuing on afterwards trying my best to clear the level. It isn't easy, I think I've only done it thrice in the four hours I've been playing this (yes, I could not put the thing down).

    I love the challenge this game presents and its difference from other games. You really need to get creative sometimes in order to clear the gems. I'm considering this a keeper! It is very addictive and a lot of fun. If you didn't get this the day it is free go ahead and pay the two bucks. I think it is worth it!
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  • Keith
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth $2
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2011
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    The game is innovative as far as jewel puzzle games go yet I would not pay for it.

    The problem with this game lies in it's extremely poor graphics.

    The game has movable tetris like pieces that contain jewels. The game requires you to line up three or more jewels to clear them. It then grays out the area dropping more jewels into place.

    The object is to gray out an entire tetris like piece to clear it (similar to the alchemy puzzle game)

    Once again the game is unique but the lackluster graphics make it borderline unplayable.
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  • Matt .
    1.0 out of 5 stars Good concept ,bad implementation
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2011
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    Graphics are nothing of interest yet passable. Easily could be ignored yet at full price (no). Jumping to game controls makes the graphics more painful as it is hard to swap gems, doesn't seem to read double trap to rotate pieces. Just overall not a good game experience.
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  • Bruce
    3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't suck
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2011
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    The idea is good but it seems to need a slightly better interface for movement and it REALLY needs better visuals. The gems seem slightly stretched and the rest seems a bit out of date. Still generally, it's worth trying and I'll look forward to any updates.
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  • Keen Crafter
    2.0 out of 5 stars Gem Spinner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    Played the free (lite) version first on my android phone and had to get it on the kindle too. I am such a puzzle fiend and in my opinion Gem Spinner is such a great logical game. You can move the 'sections' holding groups of gems anywhere on the screen (as long as they fit in the available space), double tap to spin and swipe gems to make matches of 3 gems or more to complete. There is also the added perk of the advance option that can take you to the next stage/level once you have reached the goal for the stage! No need to clear the screen of gems if you don't want to but a great challenge if you do. The downside to the game is that progress cannot be saved....not cool.....at all! Every time you go back to the game you have to start again. Why??
    Taken down my 5 star rating to 2 now, developers need to look into this.
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