Jewel Drops - Match 3 is a game by BULLBITZ in the Board category, listed since at least August 2024. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 7.0.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 7 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 7.0.0.
What's new in v8.0.0
App optimization
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Scarab scourge
Jewel Drops begins as a simple match three board
game and gradually increases difficulties as obstacles
are added and level objectives becomes more
challenging.
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* Introducing the Scarab Obstacle
* 300 levels over five difficulty modes including relaxed no timer special.
* Multiple objectives ,challenges and obstacles
* 15 Dazzling power up combinations
* Each level presents you with unique Objectives and Challenges.
* Obstacles mixed with unique level board shapes will keep you swiping and matching for more.
* Create powerful chained power up cascades to level up!
* No in-app purchase, one time payment for the whole gaming experience.
* Hints/Music/Banners can be disabled.
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There are five possible objectives on each level.
1. Score quota
2. Removing dark pulps
3. Bringing down Crown(s).
4. Removing Net(s)
5. Removing Scarab(s)
There are two possible challenges on each level.
1. Complete the objective before time runs out.
2. Complete the objective before you ran out of swaps.
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Obstacles.
1. Crook and Flail and Jar: These items can not be moved, can only
be cleared if an adjacent match item is cleared or if an
arrow jewel or a double jewel item power up is triggered.
A jar leaves a level three dark pulp.
2. Netted Jewel: A jewel behind a net can not be swapped.
Can only be removed by matching the jewel behind the net
with two other jewels of the same type, or if it's in the
path of a triggered power up chain.
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Objectives.
1. Score quota - You need to reach a certain score in order to
level up.
2. Remove dark pulps.
Dark pulps are removed be clearing the jewel ontop of the
dark pulp. There are three levels of dark pulps. The darkest
pulp needs to be removed three times, which means you need
to clear three jewels ontop of that dark pulp.
3. Bring down the crowns.
Bring down the crown to the bottom of the gameboard.
4. Free the netted jewel.
5. Remove all Scarabs.
There are four Scarab phases.
Scarab(s) are not switchable and can not be swapped.
You need to match an adjacent jewel around the
Scarab to change its phase
In order to remove a Scarab, the Scarab needs to
cycle to all the phases, from enclosed sleeping Scarab to
open winged Scarab.
All Scarab(s) needs to be removed in order to
level up.
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Matching 4 or more jewels rewards the player
with a power up jewel.
There are three power ups.
1. Arrow jewel (horizontal and vertical).
2. Double jewel.
3. Clustered jewel.
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Mystery items.
Mystery items are unraveled by matching the mystery item's color
with the jewel color. Mystery items could be power ups or an
obstacle - making the level easier or harder; it's up to your
luck
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Auto hints can be disabled/enabled
Banners can be disabled/enabled
Music and sound can be disabled/enabled
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Version history
2 versions are listed, going back to v7.0.0. Since v8.0.0 it requires Android 5.0+.
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Permissions (7)
Jewel Drops - Match 3 requests 7 permissions, none of them sensitive.
Access adservices ad idandroid.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Is there a version of Jewel Drops - Match 3 for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 7.0.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 7.0.0 · All versions
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the Jewel Drops - Match 3 APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 20767cfbc36cd7443b1fa7ca69c0c174.