Glam Guru Puzzle Collection

Glam Guru Puzzle Collection is a puzzle video game developed and published by a small independent studio, released in 2023 for mobile platforms (iOS and Android). The game combines elements of match-three mechanics with a fashion and beauty theme. Players progress through a series of levels set in a virtual salon, boutique, or makeup studio environment. Each level presents a grid of colored tiles, often styled as cosmetic items such as lipsticks, eyeshadows, nail polishes, and perfume bottles. The objective is to clear the grid by matching three or more identical items in a row or column. Successful matches generate points and fill a progress bar, which unlocks new cosmetic items or decor for the player’s virtual character or salon. The game includes over 200 levels, each with specific goals such as reaching a target score, clearing a set number of a particular item type, or removing obstacles like locked tiles or ice blocks. Power-ups are available, including bombs that clear a small area, color bombs that remove all tiles of a chosen color, and line blasters that clear an entire row or column. These power-ups are earned through gameplay or purchased via in-app currency. The game features a color palette dominated by pastel pinks, purples, and golds, with a user interface designed for touch screens. No narrative or character dialogue is present; the focus is solely on puzzle completion and cosmetic progression.

Gameplay is turn-based and operates on a standard match-three grid. The player interacts with the game exclusively through touch input. To make a move, the player taps and drags an adjacent tile to swap its position with a neighboring tile. A valid swap must create a horizontal or vertical line of three or more identical tiles. After a successful match, the matched tiles disappear, and tiles above them fall down to fill the gaps. New tiles then drop from the top of the grid. If no valid moves remain, the grid automatically reshuffles. Each level has a limited number of moves, displayed at the top of the screen. The player must achieve the level’s objective within this move limit to progress. Failure results in a loss of one life; lives regenerate over time or can be purchased. Power-ups are activated by tapping their icon on the side of the screen before making a move. The game provides a tutorial for the first three levels, which explains the basic swap and match mechanics. No additional controls, such as keyboard or controller support, are available. The interface includes a pause button, a settings menu for sound and music, and a shop for in-app purchases. The game does not support multiplayer or online leaderboards.