In the Ocean of Games it is not easy today to make something new from a popular Genre.
A few days ago i reviewed LEGENDARY MAHJONG 1+2, who brought the Mahjong Genre on a new Level.
Another beloved Genre is the Match 3 one.
There are so many of them out there, mostly in the typical Stone changing Mode to get 3 or more in a Row to vanish them.
So, what...
engineering: mystery of the ancient clock is a match-3 from 2009. it's of the line-sliding variety (or whatever it's called), so plays like 10000000, you must build a boat, or the developer's own akhra: the treasures.
the in-game help explains the basics and the story in spotty english, but basically you're collecting parts of a clock. quick actions...
https://youtu.be/hZYJujxHsBU
Rough around the edges would be underselling how many elements of this matching game appear unfinished and lack the ability to engage players in an interesting way.
Match 3 + unique + UI = A different way to play match 3. Slide each row or column to match 3 or more of the same color. Some gears have special effects. I don't really get the mini game though.