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Gem Blast

Mine gems on an infinite hex board. Play as a cute robot stranded on an alien planet. Find ship parts to repair your broken space ship. Use markers and logic to find gems and avoid bombs. Skillful play lets you dig longer. Spend gems to upgrade Dig Bot. Unlock achievements for even more power!

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Avalon Studios
Publisher
Avalon Studios
Release
August 1, 2024
2 years ago
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About the Game

Help Dig Bot repair his damaged ship and save his crew! You'll need to mine gems to power up Dig Bot while you search for stable ship parts buried under the surface, but watch out for damaged parts that will explode when uncovered! Power up your sensors to uncover markers as you dig that indicate where gems and bombs are. Use logic to deduce where to dig and dig further each day with skillful play.

Game Features

  • Play on an infinite hexboard. Rewards and difficulty improve as you dig deeper. Dig sideways when you've found the right balance for your current skill and power level.
  • Upgrade Dig Bot between days to improve energy, sensors and armor and prepare to dig deeper each day.
  • Dig deeper in search for stable ship parts that you can use to repair your ship.
  • Gain additional power by unlocking achievements as you dig.
  • Reveal markers that show the location of nearby gems and bombs and use logic to deduce where to dig and where to avoid.
  • Use Energy Extractors to convert dangerous unstable ship parts into energy for digging.
  • Finding gems restores energy. Play with skill and care to dig for as long as you like each day.
  • Discover other hidden treasures and boosts as you dig.
  • Dig through 4 biomes with unique graphics and a seamless sound track that blends through areas.
  • Overcome new obstacles as you reach greater depths.
  • Challenge yourself to see how fast you can repair your ship and complete the game.
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