🎯 OBJECTIVE: Connect FOUR gems of your color in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — to win the match! 🕹️ CONTROLS: • Desktop: Click any column to drop your gem, or use ← → arrow keys + Enter • Mobile: Tap any column to drop • Keyboard shortcuts: 1-7 for direct column drop, ? for tutorial 💡 BASIC RULES: 1. Gems always fall to the LOWEST empty slot in a column (gravity!) 2. Players take turns dropping one gem at a time 3. First player to connect 4 gems wins 4. If the board fills up with no winner, it's a DRAW ⭐ SCORING: • Win a match: +50 to +100 gems (based on difficulty) • Speed Bonus: Win in under 30 seconds for extra gems • Win Streak: Consecutive wins multiply your rewards • Daily Login: Up to 500 gems on day 7

🎮 FIVE EXCITING MODES: 🤖 SOLO CHALLENGE Play against AI on 3 difficulty levels: • Easy — Great for beginners • Normal — Balanced challenge • Hard — For master strategists (2× gem rewards!) 👥 PASS & PLAY Two players, one device. Perfect for family game night! 🧩 PUZZLE MODE A pre-set board where you must find THE winning move. Tests your tactical vision! ⚡ TIME ATTACK 60 seconds on the clock. Win as many matches as possible for massive gem rewards. 🏆 CHALLENGES 10 unique tasks like "Win 3 in a row", "Beat Hard AI", or "Solve 5 puzzles". Each rewards bonus gems! 💎 PROGRESSION: Collect gems to unlock 7 ranks and 14+ cosmetic themes. Your progress is saved automatically!

🧠 BECOME A GRANDMASTER: 1️⃣ CONTROL THE CENTER The middle column (column 4) is part of 12 possible winning lines — more than any other column. Always prioritize it! 2️⃣ BUILD "FORKS" A fork is when you create TWO threats at once. Your opponent can only block one, so you win on the next turn. Look for overlapping winning patterns. 3️⃣ PLAY DEFENSE FIRST Before attacking, check: "If I don't block here, will my opponent win?" Always block immediate threats. 4️⃣ THE "TRAP" TECHNIQUE Set up 3-in-a-row where the 4th spot is ABOVE your opponent's gem. They can't block without giving you the win! 5️⃣ SPEED = GEMS Win matches in under 30 seconds to earn Speed Bonuses. Fast thinking = more rewards! 6️⃣ USE THE HINT RING Hover over columns to see where your gem will land. Plan 2-3 moves ahead! 7️⃣ DAILY LOGIN Never miss a day! The 7-day reward cycle gives up to 500 gems on day 7.