Bejeweled

App review by Erin Bell, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 8+

Spiffy update breathes new life into match-3 puzzle classic.

iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad Puzzle Games
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age 5+

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age 10+

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A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this app.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Bejeweled is an updated version of the classic match-3 puzzle game with three new modes. It replaces the app called Bejeweled 2 following PopCap's decision to retire Bejeweled 2 from the app store. Players who have already purchased Bejeweled 2 can update to the new Bejeweled for free, or they may continue to play Bejeweled 2 if they prefer.

Community Reviews

T J.
T J. Adult
September 25, 2018
age 5+

Not as good as Candy Crush.

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What’s It About?

In Bejeweled, players drag their finger to swap jewels in a grid in order to create rows of three to five like-colored jewels and clear them from the board. Players advance to the next level by achieving a certain numbers of points. The game ends when there are no more moves left.

Is It Any Good?

Apparently sequels are confusing, at least on the app store. Bejeweled, which replaces Bejeweled 2 on iTunes, actually incorporates three new modes from Bejeweled 3 on PC. Confused yet? The good news is that the classic match-3 gem swapping gameplay is as fun as it is simple, and the new modes and graphical upgrades breathe new life into the classic gem-swapping format. Besides Classic mode, there's also Diamond Mine (where players swap gems to break ground at the bottom of the screen before time runs out), and Zen, a relaxed mode that lets players choose soothing ambient sound effects, modulate their breathing with an on-screen guide, and display positive mantras like "I am strong and secure."

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • If your kids like match-3 puzzles, check out a few others so kids can compare and contrast gameplay to discover their favorites.

  • Spend some time brainstorming some personal mantras with your kids that could help them recognize and reinforce the positive things in their lives.

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Our Editors Recommend

For kids who love puzzle and arcade games

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