The game mechanics try very hard to force gem purchases. I will usually buy few smaller package or two for games I enjoy(ed). I did for this game. Big waste. Ultimately the only thing that matters for progress is the refreshing of the devices that distribute the food you merge. With gems. You could bave 300 energy but can't do a single thing with it until devices refresh. This can take hours for every single food category. This developer's Seaside Escape is soooo much better.

If you enjoy spending money to play then this is the game for you. Otherwise, you have the energy but the suppliers are down for an unknown amount of time. There is little opportunity for gems. If you spend the gems to get more time with a supplier, you get maybe 10 taps before its down again. You can either have a few minutes of play time or pay to play. It's frustrating because I actually like the game 🤷‍♀️

I like this game. I find myself playing it more than any other game. the problem is you don't offer any other way to get energy, as in short videos etc. so I'm literally playing for a few minutes until energy runs out and then I have to wait so long for energy to be restored. it's annoying and I'm sad I have to Uninstall because it's getting frustrating to not be able to enjoy more time in the game without making a purchase for energy.