sometimes it'll freeze and not let you connect past a certain number, even if there are still gems next to it you can legally connect to. there's also no "lack of legal connection" recognition in the system that would shuffle the board and get you unstuck.

It's okay, but there's no endgoal. Every met quota and level-up just seems to be for the sake of it.

Add clearer instructions. Otherwise, clever game.

Challenging yet fun concept good work