Ultimate Empires and Puzzles Guide: Gameplay Tips, Farming Hacks & How-To’s

With more than 40 million downloads, Empires and Puzzles is one of the most popular mobile RPG puzzle games. It blends classic match-3 gameplay with base-building, hero collecting, and player-vs-player battles.

The game gets even better when you play through Fetch Play. Each in-game task you complete earns Fetch Points, which you can redeem for free gift cards at top retailers. Download Fetch today to start earning rewards while you play.

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What is Empires and Puzzles and how do I play?

Empires and Puzzles is a match-3 puzzle RPG. You battle enemies by matching tiles, build a stronghold to unlock resources, and collect heroes to strengthen your team.

• Puzzle mechanics: Match three or more tiles to attack.
• Heroes: Level them up and unlock special abilities.
• Base-building: Upgrade your stronghold to craft resources.
• Strategy: Position heroes, pick attacks, and time skills.

Is Empires and Puzzles free to play?

Yes, Empires and Puzzles is free to download and free to play. Players can buy gems to speed up progress, but purchases are optional. Buying gems doesn’t guarantee better loot, so free-to-play users can still compete at a high level.

Can I make money playing Empires and Puzzles?

No, the game itself does not pay real money. You can’t trade gems or sell items to other players. Some players sell leveled accounts, but that’s not reliable or encouraged.

Instead, you can earn real-world rewards by playing through Fetch Play. Fetch gives you points for completing in-game tasks, which you can redeem for free gift cards to Amazon, Target, Starbucks, and more.

How to earn gift cards playing Empires and Puzzles with Fetch Play

1. Download Fetch and open the app.
2. Go to the Social tab, then tap the Play tab.
3. Browse your available game library and download any titles you want to play.
4. Complete in-game tasks to earn points.
5. Redeem points for free gift cards in the Rewards tab.

Empires and Puzzles forums and community tips

Forums are the best place to find strategies and news. Official forums and community spaces share farming routes, hero tier lists, and event tips.

• Use forums to learn new farming tricks and team comps.
• Watch for redeem code announcements and event schedules.
• Connect with alliances and veteran players for mentorship.

Empires and Puzzles redeem codes and store guide

Redeem codes give free rewards like gems, loot tickets, or items. They’re released during promotions and events.

• Where to find codes: Official announcements and community forums.
• How to redeem: Open in-game settings → tap Redeem Code → enter the code exactly.

The Empires and Puzzles store sells gems, offers, and ascension materials. Some bundles include bonus rewards—pair store purchases with Fetch Play gift cards to stretch your budget.

Empires and Puzzles farming guide

Farming is the process of replaying specific map stages to collect resources.

• Best farming levels: Season 1, Province 8-7 (recruits and XP) and Season 2, Province 15-9 (crafting materials).
• Tips: Focus on energy-efficient stages, and farm while filling monster chests to double progress.

Farming is essential for building heroes, crafting items, and leveling troops.

Empires and Puzzles elemental chest rewards

Elemental chests are special Wanted Missions that require defeating enemies of one color. They appear randomly and take longer to fill, but they offer higher-value loot.

• Expect gems, ascension materials, and tokens.
• Target stages with high counts of the required element to fill them faster.
• Time openings alongside raid or monster chests for efficient loot cycles.

Empires and Puzzles soul exchange explained

The Soul Exchange is a limited-time event where you trade duplicate 5-star heroes for a new one. It typically requires 10, 15, or 20 duplicates and runs only a few times a year. Check community posts for the current hero pool before trading.

More Empires and Puzzles hacks, tips & tricks

How to level up troops in Empires and Puzzles

Reach Stronghold level 10, build a barracks, and use feeder troops to level your main troops for stronger heroes.

How to use emblems in Empires and Puzzles

Class emblems unlock hero class talents. When a hero is fully leveled and ascended, assign emblems from your inventory to boost stats and abilities.

How to get barracks in Empires and Puzzles

After your Stronghold reaches level 10, convert any eligible building above level 5 into a barracks to train and upgrade troops.

How to get fine gloves in Empires and Puzzles

Fine gloves are a 3-star ascension material that don’t drop from map stages. Earn them via Wanted Missions, titan kills, wars, Challenge Events, and Path of Adventure milestones.

How to get free gems in Empires and Puzzles

Collect gems from quests, events, elemental chests, and missions—or buy them in the in-game store. Some bundles include bonus gems, which pair nicely with Fetch Play gift cards.

Earn free gift cards playing Empires and Puzzles with Fetch

Don’t wait to start earning while you play. Download Fetch Play now and turn every battle into progress toward your next free gift card!