Bejeweled 2 Deluxe

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## System requirements

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

*The classic game of gem-swapping takes off to euphoric new heights! Adapted from its predecessor, Diamond Mine, Bejeweled 2 Deluxe features four unique ways to play. Solve handcrafted brain teasers in puzzle mode while up against the clock or kick back, relax and enjoy endless mode. With awe-inspiring planetary backdrops, explosive new gems and dazzling special effects, Bejeweled 2 Deluxe is more wildly addictive than ever before!* - RealArcade Official Description

**Bejeweled 2 Deluxe** is a puzzle game developed by PopCap Games and released on November 5, 2004. It is the second game in the Bejeweled series, coming after Diamond Mine.

## Overview

*Bejeweled 2 Deluxe* is the enhanced, standalone version of the free online puzzle game of similar name. It builds on the original award-winning game, with the same basic objective of matching "jewels" in a grid by threes, by swapping adjacent jewels of different colors. Sharper graphics and more special effects improve the experience.

Also new to *Bejeweled 2* are different play modes. There are "Classic" (no time limit, finite possible moves), "Action" (time limit, infinite moves), and "Endless" (no time limit, infinite moves) just for passing the time. Each mode has increasingly difficult levels. An additional "Puzzle" mode challenges the player with over 50 preset arrangements.

Bejeweled Blitz, the 60 second mode with unique power-ups, was also later added to the iPhone release of the game, where a player's score can then be uploaded to Facebook to compare with friends.

## How to Play

Swap adjacent gems by clicking one of them, and then on the gem you'd like to trade it with.  They must be adjacent vertically or horizontally.  You cannot swap gems diagonally.

In order to complete a swap, the change must create a combination of at least three identical gems in a horizontal or vertical row.  If such a combination is not made, the swapped gems will return to their original places.

When three or more identical gems are lined up in this way, they will disappear, allowing more gems to fall into place.  With luck, or some careful planning, the falling gems will create more combinations.  Point values increase with each additional match.

There are four game modes in Bejeweled 2 Deluxe: Classic, Action, Puzzle, and Endless.

In CLASSIC mode, there is no time limit.  Clear as many gems as you can.  Score points to fill the meter at the bottom of the screen and advance to the next level.  Run out of moves and it's game over!

Race against the clock in ACTION mode! In Timed Mode, the meter will start slightly full, but will count down as the game progresses.  Replenish the meter by completing gem combinations.  Fill the bar and move on to the next level.  If the bar runs empty, the game is over.

PUZZLE mode is a real mental challenge.  Clear all the gems on the level to advance to the next one.  Make a wrong move?  Click the Undo button to go back a move or two.

For a more relaxing experience, try ENDLESS mode.  Impossible to lose, Endless mode is a fun treat for those who aren't looking for much of a challenge.

## Availability Status

The game is archived as of December 13, 2020. Courtesy of Nicolas Bahamondes.