Bejeweled 3 (PC)

Watch out! Bejeweled is back again! Try to resist with all your might... no, too late. You’re hooked all over again. The addictive casual puzzler from PopCap returns with a vengeance, and is just as colourful as ever whilst also offering a heap of new options, gameplay modes and features to boot.

Bejeweled is an insanely simple-yet-engaging twist on the ‘Match-3’ style of puzzle games. You’re presented with a grid of dazzling jewels that must be eliminated. This is done by swapping the position of two gems so that you can line up three of a kind. As chains of three or more jewels disappear from the grid, more colourful rocks start falling from the top, creating opportunities for chain combos.

PopCap has gone to the trouble of improving the presentation of the game, making it look prettier and sound nicer - but that’s only the start. There are now twice the amount of game modes on offer than in the previous Bejeweled game, as well as eight different mini-games to test your skills at.

Leaderboards are now available for Classic, Lightning, Poker, Butterflies, Ice Storm and Diamond Mine modes, and there are four special gems added to the grid to spice up the action - along with five elite badges to collect.