Cursed Treasure: Don’t Touch My Gems!

In Cursed Treasure: Don’t Touch My Gems!, you play as the dark overlord who must protect a stash of magical gems from waves of heroic invaders. This addictive Flash-based tower defense classic mixes humor with strategic depth, giving players control over orc, undead, and demon towers. With polished visuals, RPG-style upgrades, and a satisfying progression curve, it’s no wonder this 2010 game remains a fan-favorite even today.

How to play Cursed Treasure: Don’t Touch My Gems!

Objective

Your mission is simple yet sinister: prevent noble heroes from stealing your precious gems. These do-gooders will follow set paths, enter your cave, and attempt to carry the gems back out. If even one gem survives, you complete the mission—but only a perfect defense keeps your rating high.

Basic Controls

Use your mouse to build towers and interact with the game. Hold SHIFT while placing towers or casting spells to act multiple times quickly. Flash emulation via Ruffle allows you to play on modern browsers without extra plugins.

Tower Types & Placement

• Den (Green): Orc-based tower. Only buildable on grass tiles.
• Crypt (Blue): Undead-based tower. Only buildable on snow tiles.
• Temple (Red): Demon-based tower. Only buildable on rock tiles.

Each tower type has unique attack styles and upgrade paths. Note: you cannot build on forest tiles—unless you later unlock a spell to clear trees.

Combat and Upgrades

Towers shoot automatically at enemies within range. As they destroy enemies, towers gain experience and can be upgraded. When you see an “UP” icon above a tower, click to level it up and unlock new powers.

Spells and Mana

You can cast powerful spells—like meteors—using mana, which regenerates over time. Strategic spell use is key in tougher waves where regular towers might be overwhelmed.

Waves and Speed Controls

Enemies come in waves. Hover your mouse over the wave indicators on the right to view upcoming enemies. Use time control buttons to slow down or speed up the game pace depending on your strategy.

Tips for a Perfect Defense

• Start with cost-effective towers early on.
• Focus fire on fast units that can outrun your tower coverage.
• Use mana spells to intercept enemies who’ve picked up gems.
• Prioritize upgrading your most central towers first.

FAQ

Can I play Cursed Treasure in my browser without Flash?

Yes! Thanks to Ruffle emulation, you can play the game directly in modern browsers at PEXY.IO—no plugins needed.

What’s the goal of the game?

To stop heroes from stealing your gems by placing and upgrading towers strategically. You win a level by keeping at least one gem safe.

How many types of towers are there?

Three: Den (Orc), Crypt (Undead), and Temple (Demon). Each has unique attacks and placement rules.

Can I upgrade my towers?

Yes. Towers gain XP by destroying enemies and can be upgraded for better range, damage, or abilities.

What happens if an enemy takes a gem?

All is not lost! If you destroy them before they leave the map, the gem is dropped and returned to the cave.

How do I build multiple towers quickly?

Hold the SHIFT key while building to place multiple towers without reselecting.

Why can’t I build on some tiles?

Tower placement is restricted by terrain: grass for Dens, snow for Crypts, and rock for Temples. Forests are off-limits unless cleared later.

Is there a way to fast-forward the game?

Yes, use the time control buttons to speed up or slow down the wave progression.

Does this game support mobile devices?

Limited support via mobile browsers is possible, but for best experience, play on desktop using mouse controls.

Who developed Cursed Treasure?

The game was developed by IriySoft and originally published by Kongregate in 2010.