Cradle of Empires: 3 in a Row

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.5
255K reviews
5M+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this game

Match gems and jewels, search for the truth & restore an ancient city! Are you ready for a journey in a world of exciting matching and building games, mysterious stories and fascinating landscapes?

Cradle of Empires is a captivating casual 3-match game that combines the excitement of building empires and puzzles with addictive gameplay.

Embark on an epic match 3 journey through the ancient world in this three in a row puzzle quest, build a city, and see the rise of Empire!

Relax with a unique mix of 3-match game and city builder full of secrets. Build a city, meet interesting characters, unlock new parts of the story and piece together fragments of the ancient civilization.

🧩 Enjoy unique gameplay
Match gems and jewels, meet new friends, rebuild an ancient city and uncover a gripping story as you solve puzzles in ancient Egypt.

🧩 Unlock intriguing story
Discover the heartbreaking story of how the city first came to ruin. Collect jewels of Egypt, solve challenging match 3 & connect 4 levels, and unravel the secrets of the Empire.

🧩 Join amazing events
From time-limited gems and jewels puzzle quest to special 3-match games with exclusive rewards, there's always something happening in these building games for adults to keep you entertained and engaged. Participate in events, compete with other players, and earn bonuses and rewards!

🧩 Play exciting match-3 levels
More than 4500 levels and 6 different modes to play! Start with easy three in a row levels, then progress to more challenging match 3 & connect 4 levels that will test your skills and strategic thinking. No two levels are the same, providing endless hours of puzzle-solving fun!

🧩 Play with friends
Connect with your friends and play building games for adults together! Team up with friends, earn more rewards, and achieve victory in this jewel puzzle quest.

🧩 Win bonuses and rewards
Match gems, connect 4 jewels and earn special power-ups, boosters, and bonuses. Use these powerful artifacts to win challenging match 3 levels & build a city.

…and many more!

💎 Stay tuned for the latest news and updates! 💎
-Join us on: facebook.com/cradleofempires
-Find us on: facebook.com/awemgames
-Have more fun: awem.com

If you love building empires and puzzles games, this is the perfect 3-match game for you! Cradle of Empires is a thrilling casual mix of city builder & matching games that you can play online or offline. Join this addictive adventure,match gems, solve riddles, and build your own city.

Are you ready to see the rise of Empire? Let the adventure begin!✨
Updated on
Sep 30, 2025
Available on
Android, Windows*
*Powered by Intel® technology
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Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Financial info and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.6
189K reviews
Ronnie Melvin
July 23, 2020
Been playing this game a few months now & enjoy it, (Any issues I've had I've reported & they've been resolved.) However, you have to spend an extortionate amount of money to progress @ more than a snails pace. The rate that crystals are 'given' for 'extra moves' are ridiculous. Starting at 4, then 6, 7, 9, 10 etc.. until you complete. If you're playing 'Storybook' you can't re-do the level you will lose your progress!! There are ways to get crystals, nonimal amounts that won't last long!!
77 people found this review helpful
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Awem Games Limited
July 29, 2020
Ronnie, thank you for sharing your experience with us. Please note that you do not have to buy crystals in order to play. Of course, your progress won't move fast, but all the quests and levels can be completed without buying anything. The game is designed to play in small amounts, gradually.
A Google user
July 29, 2019
Enjoy game. Have just "suffered" a phone reset ( own fault, not games ) But that has left me in interesting position of dropping from level 165, with ship, cave and pyramid finished, to zero. It is weird changing from getting 3000 points a game to 25. But it also returns to those easy games completed in a minute and also coming up with a prize that's wanted. Heighho, will play for a while longer but don't think I want to play for another three years to regain where I was at.
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Awem Games Limited
July 30, 2019
Hello Cathy, sorry for this inconvenience. Please contact us from inside the game. Here is how: Go to the Settings / Help and Support / Write to us. We will do our best to help you!
Colin Briggs
September 25, 2022
Like so many games now this is another money pit. Starts off ok but then you need to use green crystals to buy extra moves to complete the game. On the plus side, Complete a game and you win 5-7 of the crystals. On the downside, they go into a piggybank and you have to pay £13.50 to open it and use them. Shame as fun to play but way to expensive.
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Awem Games Limited
September 26, 2022
Hi! Sorry to hear that some levels give you so much trouble! Please check our hints on beating levels on our website: http://bit.ly/2UZVqD5 http://bit.ly/2UZkvOD If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at support@awem.com

What’s new

- Fixed bugs and added improvements.