Lost Treasures - Match 3
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This is your standard gem-swapping puzzle game, plain and simple. If you've ever played Candy Crush or Bejeweled, you already know the drill. Match three or more identical gems in a row to clear them from the board, meet level objectives before you run out of moves, and watch the same special effects trigger over and over. It's the kind of brain-training time-killer that hooks you for "just one more level" even when you know you've played a thousand versions of this exact game before.
Key Features
- Dozens of Levels: A linear map of stages with gradually increasing complexity and obstacles.
- No Time Pressure: Move-based gameplay means you can think before you swap—no frantic timer stressing you out.
- Power-Up Boosters: Create special gems by matching 4+ pieces to clear entire rows, columns, or blast large areas.
- Mobile-Friendly Design: Runs smoothly on phones and desktops with simple 2D graphics that won't drain your battery.
How to Play Lost Treasures - Match 3
Getting started takes about five seconds, but clearing later levels without using boosters? That's where it gets tricky.
Swap Gems to Match Three
You click or tap a gem, then click an adjacent one to swap their positions. If the swap creates a line of three or more matching gems (horizontal or vertical), they explode and disappear. New gems fall from the top to fill the gaps. On desktop, you use your mouse. On mobile, just tap and drag. The controls are responsive and simple—no complaints there.
Beat the Objective Before Running Out of Moves
Each level gives you a specific goal: collect 20 orange gems, break 5 stone blocks, or clear gems trapped in cages. You have a limited number of moves shown at the top of the screen. Run out before completing the objective and you fail the level. This is where the game pressures you—later stages introduce irregular board shapes and obstacles that eat up moves fast. You'll be staring at the board planning three moves ahead like it's a chess match.
Use Special Gems to Clear Faster
Match four gems in a row and you get a line-clearing power-up. Match five and you get a gem that clears everything of one color. Combine two special gems and the effects stack for massive chain reactions. The game showers you with particle effects when this happens, which feels satisfying the first dozen times. You can also use consumable boosters from the hotbar (hammers, extra moves) but those are limited—clearly designed to nudge you toward spending if this were a real mobile store.
Who is Lost Treasures - Match 3 for?
This is for casual players who want something mindless and colorful during a coffee break or commute. It's safe for kids—no violence, no complex mechanics, just bright gems and satisfying pops. If you're looking for innovation or a fresh spin on the genre, keep scrolling. This is comfort food gaming: familiar, predictable, and easy to chew through while your brain is on autopilot.
The Gameplay Vibe
It's super chill and meditative. There's no time limit so you can take your time planning moves, which makes it relaxing compared to other match-3 games that stress you out with countdown timers. The visuals are generic mobile-tier—blurred jungle background, glossy gems with basic shine effects, standard explosion particles. The audio is what you'd expect: light tinkly music and satisfying "pop" sounds when gems break. Nothing offensive, but nothing memorable either. You could mute it and listen to a podcast without losing anything.
Technical Check: Saves & Performance
The game saves your progress automatically using browser cache, so you can close the tab and pick up where you left off—just don't clear your browsing data or you'll lose everything. Performance-wise, this runs smoothly even on older phones and budget laptops. It's built in Unity but optimized for low-end hardware with simple 2D assets. I didn't experience any lag or stuttering, which is exactly what you want from a browser puzzle game.
Quick Verdict: Pros & Cons
It's a competent clone that does exactly what it promises—nothing more, nothing less.
- ✅ Pro: No time pressure means you can play at your own pace without stress.
- ✅ Pro: Runs perfectly on any device—phones, tablets, old laptops, whatever.
- ❌ Con: Zero originality. This is the same jungle-themed match-3 you've seen a hundred times with nothing new added.
Controls
Simple and responsive—no issues at all.
- Desktop: Click a gem, then click an adjacent one to swap. That's it.
- Mobile: Tap and drag to swap gems. Works perfectly on touchscreens.
Release Date & Developer
Developed by bee smart games and released on January 1, 2023. It's a straightforward browser game built in Unity that delivers exactly what the genre promises.
