GEMBOT: Unlocked

Large Update posted Today to add the following FUN:

Music Tracks added as Achievements:

• There are now 3 variants of David KBD's awesome "Nebula Run" with the 2nd and 3rd Tracks Unlocked at High Scores of 75 & 150
• Players with an existing Profiles (Saves) will find their highest unlocked Track played on Start
• You can Skip to the Next Track with the addition of the Skip Track Icon adjacent to the existing Music toggle at the bottom-right

To Assist in achieving these Unlocks, an additional Scoring Combination has been Added, along with 2 Bonuses:

• 31 (Thirtyone):
  • 4 or more adjacent Gems in the same Row Totaling 31 for 2 Points
    
  • Each additional 31 in the same Drop is worth Double
• His Boots!
  • If the First Gem in a New Game is a Jack, Score 2 Points
    
• Shooting Star!
  • Complete a Game with No Gems Remaining on the Board for 10 Point
• Of Note, both 31 and His Boots (or Heels) are based on actual Cribbage, the Roots of GEMBOT :)

For those seeking the Highest of Scores, a new Surrender (White Flag) Icon is available during Play to immediately End the current Game and prepare anew (for those playing on Desktop, this is also available via RMB).

You will also find a new Color Indicator at the Top-left advising how many Gems of each color remain in the Deck; This new insight will, undoubtedly, affect Strategy!

A note on 31: Yes it's an opportunity to Score but, like any Scoring Combination, it can also scuttle your current Strategy or Build Up so use it wisely. I personally use it as an Escape Hatch when I've simply got to free up some space, or near the End when i'm trying to squeeze a few more points out of the Deck. And, sometimes it naturally falls into place with other combinations for some of the biggest Drops you'll see :)

Finally, a Special Acknowledgement to AJK who, despite my having these new opportunities available while developing, is STILL beyond my grasp with a monster 270 High Score. Thank you for providing such lofty Stars to chase.

And, I will continue; UPWARD!

~VN