Bejeweled® 3

Swap adjacent gems to line up three or more of the same kind. Matches clear gems from the board, and falling gems can create further matches and cascades. Special gems add ways to clear gems and set off larger chain reactions.

Eight modes offer different goals and pacing. Classic continues until no moves remain, while Zen allows ongoing play with adjustable sounds and other relaxation options. Lightning is timed, and Quest presents 40 puzzles; other modes add objectives such as digging for treasure or keeping butterflies safe.

Some modes are available to unlock as you play. You can earn up to 65 badges, and the different challenges offer varied ways to test your matching and planning.

Players often praise the range of modes, the satisfying feel and audiovisual feedback of gem matches, and the option to play either casually or for a challenge. Many also describe the game as relaxing, replayable, or nostalgic. Some reviews point to difficult challenges, tedious achievements, or problems running the game on modern PCs.