While the game is fully playable without spending money, progress can be slow for free-to-play (F2P) players.** Buying gems (the game’s currency) is one of the primary ways to speed things up. You could spend gems on items, such as extra rerolls, energy refills, unlocking Premium Equipment, Heroes and Pets and/or staying competitive in events.
How much you spend is a personal choice and depends on how much you value convenience and quicker progress, yet also how much is reasonable for you to spend/afford.
If you are enjoying the game and decide to spend money on gems, below are my recommendations for getting the most value for your money. Don’t forget to read this page: How to get gems for free.
You are also able to find other bundles and deals worth purchasing through Spending Money - What to Buy.
Note: These are USD prices rounded up for clarity. Prices outside the US may be higher.
- Player Level Rewards - These will always be the best deals. They range in price from $7 - $50 and have the best value: 1645 - 1681 Gems/USD
- Infinite Card ($50) - This gives an immediate 13,000 gems and then an additional 100 gems per day. In one year you will already have 49,500 gems. This is 990 Gems/USD just after the first year!
- Gem Piggy (3.5x) - See Gem Piggy Bank for details. These are better than 3x sale only if you purchase the silver piggy and above. They range from 820-1000 Gems/USD
- 3x Gems Shop Offers - Range between 482-840 Gems/USD
- Super Monthly Card ($20) - The value is less than the higher value 3x, but provides so much more. It includes: 11,000 gems, NO ADS (for the length of the card), +20% Player XP, Equipment, and Coins. This is a must for many players just for the quality of life benefit of the ad removal (lasts the length of the Card) alone. The XP, Equipment and Coin bonuses are also a huge benefit. Based on gems alone, the value is 520 Gems/USD
- Monthly Card ($8) - Includes 4,000 gems, +5% XP and coins. The value is 500 Gems/USD
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2x Gems Shop Offers - When there are no 3x sales. Range between 320-560 Gems/USD
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There are also Vaults and Board Games that were added. On Day 3 of the vault there is an offer of 5000 gems for $4.99. This is 1000 Gems/USD
Note: The last resort would be to purchase gems at full price. Below are the worst gem deals in the game and should be avoided.
Note: If there are no sales, such as during a gems event, you can buy up to 6 SMC at once (giving 5,000 gems each immediately) but you won’t be able to buy again until the “Days remaining” drops (I think it has to drop to 150 to be able to buy again).
If you find any other gem sales that you feel are a good value, please post them in comments!