The game is so popular that has made more than 150 million downloads until now. The first game was released in 2001, then came the second one in 2004 with the name of Bejeweled 2 and in 2008 came the third game - Bejeweled Twist.
The game original name was the Diamond Mine and it was created as a web-based game. The name so popular nowadays was suggested by Microsoft because the original name was too similar with an already exiting game – the Diamond Mines
The objective when you are playing Bejeweled is to be able to swap a gemstone next to one with the same feature and to make a vertical or horizontal chain which is made from 3 gemstones. If you make a chain with more than 3 gemstones with the same, you will get bonus points. When you make a chain you will see that the chain is going to disappear and other gemstones fill in the gaps. The game is over when you don’t have any move to make.
Bejeweled Classic for iMac has the following system requirements: Mac OS 10.3.9 or a better version, G5, G4 or Intel Core Duo Processor and a memory of 256 MB RAM. And you also need an Internet connection to back-up the version and to register the game.
With this game you get a satisfying and relaxing gameplay. If you want higher score you will have to make more marches with more gemstones. The graphics and the music of this game are also relaxing and if you don’t know the next move you can get hints-on-demand. If you want a bigger challenge, you can try the expert mode and the advanced more both available in Time Trial.
Bejeweled 2 for iMac is the sequel of Bejeweled Classic. This one has 4 modes: Endless, Action, Puzzle and Classic. You will also find 2 new special gemstones: the Hyper Cube and Power Germ. Both of them will light up your game screen with a lot of power. In order to create a Hyper Cube you have to match up 5 gemstones and in order to create a Power Gem you have to match up 4 gemstones. If you created one of those special pieces you will see that they will help you clear all the gemstones in the game.
To finish this game you have to pass through 16 alien planets and in each planet you will have to solve 5 fantastic puzzles. The game has in the high resolution mode amazing and intensive graphics. You have the possibility to play on a full screen or off line.
It has amazing animation and graphics in 4 modes: in the Endless Mode you can relax and play in a never-ending game; in the Action Mode you have to finish the game before the clock stops; in the Puzzle Mode you have to clear the screens game from all the gemstones to find the solution to the puzzle and the Classic untimed mode is the classic gameplay when you have to swap and match to clear all the gemstones.
If you don’t know what move to make next and you take too long to make a decision, the game will help you by giving you suggestions and possible matches. If you press the “Hint†button or you use the Hint options many times you will see that you will not be penalized but you will lose points.
Bejeweled 2 for iMac is better than the original game because it has better graphics and a better gameplay.
Bejeweled 2 for iMac has the following system requirements: Mac OS 10.3.9 or a better version, G5, G4 or Intel Core Duo Processor and a memory of 256 MB RAM. And you also need an Internet connection to back-up the version and to register the game.
Bejeweled Twist is the latest version from PopCap. The first difference between this game the other two is that Bejeweled Twist is not available for Mac users, but we hope it will be soon. If you have a Mac and you want to play it you can try CrossOver Games, Parallels and Boot Camp.
You have 4 modes in this game: Zen, Challenge, Blitz and Classic. In the Classic mode you will see gemstones bombs from time to time and if you want the bombs to disappear you will have to match them. The Blitz mode is a time mode, you have 5 minutes to do as many point as you can. Zen mode is the one when you won’t have to worry about the booms from Classic mode. Challenge mode, as the name implies, is the most challenging one because you will have to pass a number of tasks, for example you will have to match 8 gemstones in one move.
The goal of the game is to make a very high score and, of course, to keep you entertained. To make this thing happen you have to find the most effective way to play it and the best way is the practice.  Bejeweled Twist has the same matching experience and with a new and exciting method of play.