Crystal Hexajong
Faceted crystal tiles on an untimed board, with a shuffle for locked layouts.
Crystal Hexajong builds its set out of cut gemstones, faceted pieces that catch the light differently depending on where they sit in the stack. Colour is the first thing you sort by, facet pattern is the second, and on the denser boards it is the second that decides a match.
There is no time limit at all, which puts this at the unhurried end of the tile-removal spectrum. A level is cleared by finding identical crystals and removing them until the board is empty, and without a clock the failure state is a locked arrangement rather than an expired one. Pairs leave the stack the same way in the Cartoon board.
For those moments there is a hint, which marks a legal match, and a shuffle, which rearranges the crystals still in play. Since nothing is being timed, the honest way to use them is late, because the whole point of an untimed board is that a long look costs nothing. A second stacked layout here is The Sort Agency.
The game is built on Flash technology and is meant for desktop browsers driven with a mouse. It supports full screen, and that is the mode to use, since faceted crystal artwork at small sizes turns into indistinguishable glitter. Working the covered edges first pays in Mahjong Pyramids as well.
Controls
Mouse.
How to Play
- Look over the crystal stack for two identical facet patterns.
- Select the matching pair to remove it and expose the pieces beneath.
- Work down through the layers rather than picking off loose edge pieces.
- Keep matching until the board is clear, then move on to the next level.
Tips & Tricks
- Sort by facet, then colour — Crystal Hexajong repeats hues across different cuts, and the cut is the reliable identifier.
- Take the covering crystals — with no clock, the only real risk is locking yourself out of the remaining pieces.
- Leave the hint until late — an untimed board rewards a second look more than a pointer does.
- Shuffle only on a dead layout — rearranging a board you have not read fully just resets your bearings.
- Turn on full screen — the sparkle effects make small crystals hard to tell apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Crystal Hexajong have a time limit?
No. The levels are untimed, so a board can be studied for as long as you like.
What can be done if Crystal Hexajong locks up?
Use the shuffle to rearrange the remaining crystals, or a hint to be shown a legal pair.
What does Crystal Hexajong need to run?
It is built on Flash technology and intended for desktop browsers driven with a mouse.
Does Crystal Hexajong have a full screen mode?
It does, and the faceted crystal artwork is much easier to read that way.
What do you match in Crystal Hexajong?
Identical crystal tiles, removed until the board is empty.
