The original Bejeweled puzzle game can be played for free online. Bejeweled 2 Deluxe is an improved, stand-alone version of the game. The core purpose of the game remains the same: to match “jewels” in a grid by threes by exchanging neighboring jewels of different hues. This game is an expansion of the award-winning original game. Higher-resolution graphics and additional special effects enhance the overall quality of the experience.
In addition, Bejeweled 2 introduces a variety of additional gameplay styles. Just to kill some time, there is “Classic” (no time limit, limited possible moves), “Action” (time limit, endless activities), and “Endless” (no time limit, unlimited activities). Each mode features stages of progressively increasing difficulty. A “Puzzle” option provides the player with additional challenges, with over 50 different preset configurations.
Bejeweled Blitz, a level that lasts 60 seconds and has a variety of special power-ups, was subsequently included in the game’s release for the iPhone. After playing, a player’s score can be posted to Facebook and compared with their friends.