Jewel Coloring: Get Hints & Gems Fast

I was so close to finishing a gorgeous butterfly picture – maybe 80% done. Then I ran out of hints. No gems left either. I didn't want to pay. I almost abandoned the picture. Then I discovered a simple routine that got me all the hints and gems I needed. Here's what actually worked.

The Lunch Break That Changed Everything

I used to play Jewel Coloring whenever I had a free moment – mornings, evenings, weekends. But one day during my lunch break (around 12:30 PM), I noticed that the daily bonus seemed bigger than usual. I started playing exclusively during my lunch break. Within a week, my hint and gem income had tripled. My theory? Most people aren't playing puzzle games at lunch, so the reward pools aren't as drained.

What Worked for Me (Took About 7 Days)

1. Daily bonus at 12:30 PM sharp – I set a recurring calendar invite. Every day during lunch, I claimed the daily bonus. The game gives extra rewards for consistent daily streaks. I didn't miss a single day for a week and got a 500 gem bonus on day 7. That single bonus got me enough gems to buy a hint pack.

2. Join the official Reddit community – I found a subreddit for Jewel Coloring. Every few days, users post gift codes from the developers. I checked the subreddit during lunch. In two weeks, I claimed 6 codes worth 12 hints and 200 gems. Most players miss these because they're not on Reddit.

3. Replay completed pictures for easy gems – Once you finish a picture, you can replay it. Each replay gives 1 hint and 3 gems. I replayed simple pictures (like the starter flower) while waiting for my lunch to heat up. In one week, I got 10 hints and 30 gems without any extra time.

4. Zoom in before using hints – This sounds silly, but it saved me so many hints. I used to use a hint as soon as I got stuck. Then I started zooming in on the picture. Often, the missing color was hiding in a tiny corner I hadn't noticed. Zooming in saved me 8 hints in one week – that's 8 hints I didn't need to spend.

The Lunch Break That Finished the Butterfly

One day at 12:45 PM, I was eating a sandwich and scrolling through Reddit. A new gift code popped up – 5 hints. I claimed it immediately. Then I did my daily bonus and got another 3 hints. I went back to the butterfly picture, zoomed in on the wing, and suddenly saw the missing section. I finished the picture in 10 minutes. I actually held up my phone to show my coworker. He didn't care. But I did. That butterfly had been haunting me for a week.

If you want to grind the slow way, the lunch routine above will get you there. If you'd rather skip the grind, the link above is the shortcut I stumbled on. Either way, don't let a tough picture kill your enjoyment.

— Alex

P.S. The Reddit codes are most active on Wednesday afternoons. Set a reminder – they expire within a few hours.